How Vietnam's Street Artists Have Made a Global Medium Their Own
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- Published on 09 August 2021
- Written by Amélie Huynh Le Maux. Top image by Phương Phan.
Graffiti, street art, urban art…living in Paris before settling in Vietnam, they were part of my daily life and wonder. Riding the metro, graffiti is everywhere along the way. Wandering around the French capital, street art pops out of every corner.
From Saigon to Texas: The BBQ Pop-ups That Embrace Asian Flavors
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- Published on 07 August 2021
- Written by Tam Le.
Review: On Debut EP 'Low,' Ho Tram Anh Sings Like a Poet Laureate for the Disconnected
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- Published on 06 August 2021
- Written by Chris Humphrey. Top photo by Chris Humphrey.
Is anyone else in Hanoi creating music as stark and affecting as Ho Tram Anh?
The World at Your Fingertips: How Vietnamese Studios Lead the Art of Artisan Keycaps
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- Published on 05 August 2021
- Written by Nhật Anh and Thế Anh. Top graphic by Phan Nhi.
Although custom keycaps are somewhat of a recent development in Vietnam, some local artisan studios have become key players in making these tech-art fusions that bring the world to your fingertips.
Vietnam's Art Spaces Find Silver Linings in Moving Online Amid Pandemic
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- Published on 04 August 2021
- Written by Emma Duester.
When in February 2020, Đỗ Tường Linh’s exhibition "Foliage III," a celebration of Global South-led art, wrapped up at the Vincom Centre for Contemporary Art, so did most other events in Vietnam’s art scene.
For Her Graduation Project, a Local Designer Turns Street Food Into Mobile Game
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- Published on 03 August 2021
- Written by Saigoneer.
The game project, with its lusciously illustrated noodles and spring rolls, is tormenting us as we’re secluded at home not knowing when we’ll be able to feast on cơm tấm again.
[Photos] Rare Photos From Above Show a Sparsely Developed Da Lat in 1966
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- Published on 03 August 2021
- Written by Saigoneer. .
When we think of Da Lat today, we imagine a fully formed city of flowers, fruits and mountain photoshoots.
Voọc Cát Bà: The Endangered Primate of Karst Land
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- Published on 01 August 2021
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos courtesy of the Cat Ba Langur Conservation Project.
Imagine being born one color, and growing up into a very differently hued adult.
[Photos] An Open-Plan Abode That Harks Back to Traditional Homes
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- Published on 29 July 2021
- Written by Saigoneer.
With seasonal floodwaters no longer reaching the neighborhood, when it came time to rebuild this home, architects opted to abandon the stilts previously used in the area while seeking to retain a traditional atmosphere.
Vietnam's Female Comics Show How to Unapologetically Be Yourself on Stage
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- Published on 29 July 2021
- Written by Thanh Thanh. Top image by Phan Nhi.
In recent years, Vietnamese women have gained a foothold in Vietnam’s comedy scene, despite it largely being dominated by men. But as the industry grows, the evidence of a gender gap seems to be increasingly clear.
Hanoi Indie Band Bluemato Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for First-Ever Music Video
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- Published on 28 July 2021
- Written by Saigoneer. Image courtesy of Bluemato.
Following the release of their first album “Gió Thổi Mạnh” earlier this year, Bluemato is reaching out to fans and friends again with a crowdfunding campaign to make their first-ever music video for 'Chuyến Tàu Xanh.'
What Happens When Artists Turn a Fishing Village Into Their Canvas?
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- Published on 27 July 2021
- Written by Adrien Jean. Photos by Adrien Jean.
Imagine if your home village was suddently transformed into a giant canvas for murals.
On the Idea of Home: Reflections From Another Covid-19 Summer
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- Published on 23 July 2021
- Written by Linh. Sketches by Linh. Graphics by Hannah Hoang and Phan Nhi. Animation by Phan Nhi.
I’m writing this to remember another Covid summer. Today, Saigon continues the second round of social distancing.
How An Trần Learns to Embrace the Saxophone and Life in the Limelight
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- Published on 22 July 2021
- Written by Phuong Pham. Photos courtesy of An Tran.
I set up an interview with An Tran at the most awkward time: 11pm on a Sunday.
Missing Saigon? Live Vicariously Through These Tender Illustrations by a Filipino Artist.
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- Published on 22 July 2021
- Written by Mầm. Top image by Phương Phan.
Having lived and worked in Saigon for two and a half years, Daniel Ansel Tingcungco, a Filipino artist, created a collection of paintings illustrating 100 beloved views of the city. The project, titled "100 Views of Saigon," was completed after one year and four months and is available to the public on the artist’s Instagram page.
'Thưa Mẹ Con Đi' Producer Nguyễn Lương Hằng on Her Hopes for Vietnam's Indie Cinema
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- Published on 21 July 2021
- Written by Vu Hai Anh.
Nguyễn Lương Hằng is Zoom-ing in from Austin, Texas, to a town in northern Italy because she wants to make a film in her native Vietnam. Welcome to the world of independent Asian cinema.
Vietnamese Designer Pursues Fresh Approach to Making History Known
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- Published on 20 July 2021
- Written by Bảo Hoa. Illustrations by Michael Angle. Top graphic by Jessie Trần.
Self-taught graphic designer Michael Angle is passionate about Vietnam’s history and wants to spread that love to everybody.
[Photos] Travel to a Bustling Singapore in 1979 Through Doi Kuro's Lens
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- Published on 19 July 2021
- Written by Saigoneer.
While some Southeast Asian cities were completely unrecognizable from their current self in 1979, Singapore at that time was already on its way to becoming the region's most developed location.
Chợ Âm Phủ and the Embattled History Behind Hanoi's Book Street
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- Published on 18 July 2021
- Written by Marc Dinh.
19/12 Street was once a mass burial ground for those who died in the National Resistance against France in 1946. The event shaped the history of the city and the relationship that thrived for 71 years between locals, the street and chợ Âm phủ (Hell Market).
Saigon Artist Đoàn Quốc Takes Watercolor Paintings to Whole New Heights
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- Published on 15 July 2021
- Written by Ann Ann. Photos courtesy of Đoàn Quốc.
As one of the few Vietnamese nationals to have been granted the title of International Watercolor Master, young artist Đoàn Quốc is constantly pushing the frontiers of his creativity to paint a new path for Vietnam’s growing watercolor art community.
