IMAGING, A WAY OF SEEING
Annam Gallery x 05.Sketch

"Imaging, A Way of Seeing" is a collaborative exhibition project between Annam Gallery and the 05.Sketch collective, showcasing the artistic practices of nine emerging artists. Rooted in shared sketching sessions, the recording of reality gradually transforms into highly personal interpretations. Here, the imagery no longer merely reflects immediate vision; instead, it is shaped through memory, emotion, intuition, and experimentation with the language of painting.

The exhibition is a convergence of nine distinct creative currents. It is a process of reimagining the world through profound personal experiences - ranging from sketching journeys to seemingly static moments of everyday life.

The exhibition opens up a space of intersection between independent practices. Each artist approaches imagery, medium, and painting in their own singular way - not to directly mimic reality, but to construct highly personal interpretations. These differences do not form boundaries; rather, they collectively expand the expressive possibilities of painting, creating a space where multiple ways of seeing and distinct visual languages coexist in dialogue.

ABOUT 05.SKETCH

05.Sketch originated from the sketching sessions of students at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Fine Arts, driven by the belief that every artistic journey begins with a first stroke. Evolving from a study group into a creative community, 05.Sketch is a collective where each member pursues an independent artistic practice while sharing a spirit of exploration, experimentation, and a relentless desire to push the boundaries of contemporary painting.

The exhibition "Imaging, a Way of Seeing" is an invitation to explore the fresh, open, and vibrant creative perspectives of a generation of artists who are step by step defining their voice in Vietnamese contemporary art.

Opening Ceremony: Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 6:30PM
Exhibition Dates: July 10, 2026 - July 22, 2026
Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday | 9:00AM - 8:00PM
Entrance Fee: 50.000VNĐ/person