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Saigoneer's October Art Picks

October saw several Saigon debuts of emerging, mid-career and established artists from a variety of artistic backgrounds. Here are the pieces that caught our attention over the previous month.

Dong Son Drum by Jack Clayton, (2013), pen and pencil illustration, digitally manipulated, 80 x 80 cm.

@ deciBel Lounge until November 14

Image courtesy of the artist.

 

Bacon by Jack Clayton (2014), pen and pencil illustration, digitally manipulated.

@ deciBel Lounge until November 14

Image courtesy of the artist.

 

Desert Islands (2015) by Map Office, installation, varying sizes.

@ Dia Projects

Photo by Brian Letwin.

 

Way by Yohei Yama, acrylic and ink on canvas, 162 x 112 cm.

@ Vin Gallery until November 15

 

Time Has Born by Yohei Yama, acrylic and ink on canvas, 97 x 145 cm.

@ Vin Gallery until November 15

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