Exhibition “Honoring the Heritage of Craftsmanship”
10 AM – 06 PM, 13 – 28 Nov 2026
Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism
47 Hàng Dầu, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội (Exhibition room to the left of the entrance gate)
From the organizer:
In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary creativity, traditional values are not only preserved through techniques and materials, but also continually reinterpreted, transformed, and reimagined in new ways. Through the work of their hands, the patience of craftsmanship, and a passion for exploring materials, contemporary craft practices open up fascinating dialogues between heritage and life today.
In this spirit, the “Lưu dấu thủ mộc | Honoring the Heritage of Craftsmanship” Exhibition presents the creative practices of Vietnamese artists and creative collectives: Saigon Gold Sign & Stakie (Thiện Nguyễn), EasyBadWork (Khim Đặng), Lam Phong Studio (Lê Huy and Mạnh Dương), Sleeplesslamp (Vũ Hoàng), and PunArt (Trần Long Phụng). Each artist brings a distinct visual language and approach, united by a shared interest in local cultural values, traditional craftsmanship, and the expressive possibilities of materials in a contemporary context.
From Thiện Nguyễn’s glass painting practice, which combines Western techniques with traditional Southern Vietnamese influences; Khim Đặng’s distinctive applied creations featuring folk imagery and tiger motifs; to Lam Phong Studio’s lacquer works incorporating traditional materials, each practice demonstrates how familiar images and techniques can be renewed through individual creative perspectives.
Meanwhile, Vũ Hoàng brings an imaginative world of forms to life through lamps made from air-dry clay, drawing inspiration from folk imagery and native fruits. PunArt explores Vietnamese culture through art toy characters, transforming familiar images from folk games and everyday life into creative objects that combine 2D design, 3D sculpting, 3D printing, and handcrafted finishing techniques. Notably, Thiện Nguyễn also extends his practice beyond glass painting into experimental toys, combining animation, motion graphics, 3D printing, model painting, and programming to transform digital creations into tangible objects that can be touched and interacted with.
Beyond presenting finished works, “Lưu dấu thủ mộc | Honoring the Heritage of Craftsmanship” also recreates elements of the artists’ creative workspaces through prototypes, tools, and different stages of the making process. Rather than inviting audiences into the studios, the exhibition brings the studios closer to the public, offering an opportunity to follow the journey of a creation – from its initial idea and experimentation to its final form.
Through the diversity of materials, techniques, and modes of expression, the exhibition offers a glimpse into the creative practices of Vietnamese artists today. Here, inspiration drawn from tradition goes beyond simply recreating familiar imagery; it becomes a source of material for exploration, experimentation, and the creation of new forms. In this way, cultural values are carried forward through the creativity, dedication, and hands of those who practice and make art.
Artists:
– Saigon Gold Sign & Stakie — Thiện Nguyễn (glass painting, animation, zoetrope)
– EasyBadWork — Khim Đặng (folk graphics, merchandise)
– Lam Phong Studio — Lê Huy, Mạnh Dương (lacquer, handcrafted gifts)
– Sleeplesslamp — Vũ Hoàng (clay lamps, sculpture)
– PunArt (Punart Studio) — Trần Long Phụng (art toys, creative IP)
The exhibition takes place as part of Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2026.
We warmly invite you to visit and discover the stories, materials, and creative imprints preserved and brought to life through the hands of Vietnamese artists!
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