Group Exhibition

July 06,2018 12:00 AM

Craig Thomas Gallery is introducing the 9th Anniversary Group Exhibition to showcase new works by the many artists that will be having solo exhibitions at the gallery in the ensuing 12 months. Among the artists are long-time gallery favourites like Luong Luu Bien, Pham Huy Thong, Lieu Nguyen and Nguyen Minh Nam. The Hue-based artist Truong The Linh will also show one of the works of the collection he has spent the past year creating. There will be a couple of surprises at the show, including the latest master work from acclaimed HCMC-based artist Lim Khim Ka Ty. The gallery also welcomes to the gallery’s walls works by the highly regarded Hanoi-based artist Nguyen Trong Minh. Minh is making new work exclusively for the anniversary show and this will be the first time his work has been on public display in HCMC.

‘Gang of Five Chancing Modern’

July 20,2018 12:19 AM

‘Gang of Five Chancing Modern’ is an art project surveying the more than 30 years of work of of five Hanoian artists: Hong Viet Dung, Ha Tri Hieu, Dang Xuan Hoa, Tran Luong and Pham Quang Vinh.

Established in 1983 upon their graduation under the name Gang of Five, they grew and developed their work amid significant socio-historical changes during the post-‘doi moi’ (reform) period in Vietnam. The exhibition presents a selection of paintings from the 1990s to the 2000s that are considered to signify their artistic characteristics. At the same time, a section of the display is dedicated to archival materials (small drawings and sketches, notes, photographs, etc.), to provide a contextual background on the group, through which the public can explore the arts scene of the time.

“Café Saigon” contemporary dance

January 10,2019 11:16 AM

Borrowing the context of a Saigon café to talk about love, the dance presents daily life as well as the ups and downs of people living in the busy city. Through fast rhythms alternating with gentle melodies, the stories of loves among young couples creates a host of emotions and keeps the audience involved.

Saigon Café is the latest work from the two international choreographers of Joost Vrouenraets from the Netherlands and Maite Guerin from France and performed by 10 artists from the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet and Symphony Orchestra (HBSO). Tickets range from VND300,000 ($13) to VND650,000 ($28), available at the Opera House. Online bookings are at https://ticketbox.vn .

Australia Day

January 10,2019 11:21 AM

The Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City will hold the annual Australia Day Community Event in HCMC. Entertainment will include Zorb Balls, tug of war, and sack races, as well as a slip & slide, cricket, golf, soccer, and rugby for kids and adults alike. There will also be live entertainment, a bouncy castle, face-painting and DIY lamingtons. The second annual Australia Day Family Event last year attracted more than 1,200 attendees, including the Australian and Australian alumni communities and their families.

Tickets are VND250,000 ($10.7) for adults, including five food and beverage vouchers, VND150,000 ($6.5) for children under 12, including three food and beverage vouchers, and VND750,000 ($32.3) for a family package (two adults and two children under 12). Entry is free for children under the age of two. Tickets are also available at the gate. All proceeds from the event will go to charity.

Tickets are available at Caravelle Saigon, Concierge Desk, 19-23 Lam Son Square, District 1; the Mekong Merchant, 23 Thao Dien, District 2 and Meatworks Butchery, 401 Pham Thai Buong H11-2, My Khanh 3, Tan Phong Ward, District 7, HCMC.