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Saigoneer’s December and January Art Picks

Between Christmas and Tet, everything slows down in Saigon's art world, but a few venues have still found time to put on new shows. Here is some of our favorite work from the holiday season's exhibitions.

Bang Nhat Linh, The Vacant Chair (2015), installation and video.

@ Dia Projects (contact gallery for viewing)

 Bang Nhat Linh, ”The Vacant Chair”, 2015. Courtesy of the artist and Bildmuseet.

 

Tom Smith, Viet Woman (2015), paint and stencil spraying.

@ deciBel Lounge (contact venue for viewing)

Photo by Ludovic Tran, image courtesy of deciBel Lounge.

 

Tom Smith, Laotian Farmer #2 (2015), paint and stencil spraying.

deciBel Lounge (contact venue for viewing)

Photo by Ludovic Tran, image courtesy of deciBel Lounge.

 

Ho Hung, Slice of Life 02 (2015), watercolor.

@ Vin Gallery until February 29

Image courtesy of Vin Gallery.

 

Ho Hung, Mistletoe (2015), watercolor.

@ Vin Gallery until February 29

Image courtesy of Vin Gallery.

 

Pham Huy Thong, Suburb Special 1 (2015), acrylic, 140 x 160 cm.

Craig Thomas Gallery (contact gallery for viewing)

Image courtesy of Craig Thomas Gallery.

 

Pham Huy Thong, Home Sick (2015), acrylic, 140 x 160 cm.

Craig Thomas Gallery (contact gallery for viewing)

Image courtesy of Craig Thomas Gallery.


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