It was somehome’s home – 1, an artwork made of used clothes and found wooden cabinet doors by artist Vo Tran Chau, is on display at the Lunar Breccia exhibition at Galerie Quynh (File photo courtesy of Galerie Quynh)
HCMCity (VNA) - The contemporary art exhibition Lunar Breccia featuring seven local andoverseas artists is underway at Galerie Quynh in HCM City.
The show displays paintings by Vietnamese artists Nghia Dang, Do Thanh Lang,Hoang Duong Cam, Hoang Nam Viet, and Vo Tran Chau, and French artists SandrineLlouquet and Keen Souhlal.
The exhibition offers an entry to heterotopia, a space that concurrentlyexists in time yet outside of time, both mirroring yet upsetting what occursbeyond its boundaries, according to a press release from the gallery.
French artist Llouquet brings her collection of charcoal on canvas paintingsand ceramic paint on ceramic tiles to the exhibition. Her works such as Still Life and The Song of the Aged Mother build anarray of realms inhabited by magical, often esoteric, creatures.
Llouquet was born in 1975 in Montpellier and has lived in Vietnam since2005. She was a founding member of Wonderful District, a project thatpromoted contemporary art through exhibitions, concert and theatre piecesin Vietnam from 2005 – 2011.
Her works have been exhibited in numerous venues such as the Palais deTokyo in Paris, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, and TateModern in London. She has had solo and group exhibitions in Vietnamand abroad.
Chau, who was born to a family of traditional embroiders in Binh Thuan province,uses fabrics and used clothing to portray how history reflectsthe narrative of nation states and society. Her works like It was somehome’s home – 1, highlightsissues surrounding labour, consumption and waste.
Chau, 34, is a graduate of HCM City Fine Arts University. She has hadtwo solo exhibitions in HCM City and Hanoi, and has been part of severalgroup exhibitions in the US, Ireland, China, Hong Kong and Vietnam.
Her paintings are in collections at the Sherman Contemporary ArtFoundation in Sydney, Australia and Salon Saigon in HCM City.
The exhibtion is at 118Nguyen Van Thu street in District 1 from Tuesday to Saturday until July 25./.
The Crossing of Disaster, a solo art exhibition of French artist Francois Andes curated by French pianist Luiz Gustavo Carvalho, has opened at Galerie Quynh in Ho Chi Minh City.
Foreigners can now experience the next best thing to a holiday in Vietnam via an online tool called “Stay at Home with Vietnam”, which was launched by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and the Vietnam Tourism Advisory Board on April 20
The Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum (VNFAM) has launched an online exhibition of paintings and sculptures, including those by artists who were on the battlefield or witnessed the historic moment of Vietnam gaining its independence and reunification on April 30, 1975, in Ho Chi Minh City.
French painter Henry-Louis Granmatlo has used watercolours to capture the natural landscapes in different areas from the north to the south of Vietnam.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
It was somehome’s home – 1, an artwork made of used clothes and found wooden cabinet doors by artist Vo Tran Chau, is on display at the Lunar Breccia exhibition at Galerie Quynh (File photo courtesy of Galerie Quynh) 
