The Grapevine Selection Volume 2 took place from 3 to 9 March 2015 and have received a lot of positive feedback not only for the quality of the artworks showcased but also for the informative and educational side activities offered such as the daily public tours, the student workshops and the collector talk. In order to host successfully this event, the Grapevine team would like to express sincere gratefulness to our curatorial advisors Natasha, Tran Luong and KVT, as well as Goethe Institut Vietnam for their support.
Grapevine Selection Volume 2 presented 6 young promising names in the contemporary fine art scene of Vietnam including Trieu Minh Hai (Hanoi), Lap Phuong (Hanoi), Nguyen Dinh Hoang Viet (Hue), Truong The Linh (Hue), Nguyen Quynh Na (Vinh), Le Hoang Bich Phuong (HCMC). Here are a few photos from the events:
Opening speech by Brian Ring, founder of Hanoi GrapevineA glance of the crowd coming to the opening night on 3 Mar at Vietnam Fine Art MuseumArtist Trieu Minh Hai and the series “In Restricted Area” (2014, pen and pencil on canvas)Artist Truong The Linh and his series of self-portraits (2014, acrylic on canvas)Artist Nguyen Quynh Na and curator Tran Luong and Na’s artwork “Stranger” (2014, oil on canvas)“Tank” by artist Nguyen Dinh Hoang Viet (2014, oil on newspaper)“Wing 2” by artist Lap Phuong (2014, iron)“Unblighted Melody” by artist Le Hoang Bich Phuong (2014, installation with porcelain and flour)A special tour for the members of Hanoi International Women’s Club (HIWC)A public tour for anyone who is interested in understanding more about the artists and artworksA workshop for the students of Visual Language class from RMITArtist Trieu Minh Hai explaining his art medium to the students from RMITCurator Tran Luong and art collector Nguyen Duc Thanh at Art Collector Club’s talk
