Being an Artist in Vietnam

The first international exhibition dedicated to Vietnamese contemporary artist Trần Lương. From painting to installation to performance, the exhibition delves into Trần's life and work. From his early days as a painter, the exhibition recounts his transition to conceptual and performance art and his founding role within the Vietnamese contemporary art scene. From his lyrical paintings, which draw on memories of a childhood spent on the move and hiding from bombs in the Vietnam War, to his more recent participatory performances. A complex artist who is also active in Hanoi's cultural scene, co-founding the experimental art space Nhà Sàn Studio in 1998, founding the Hanoi Contemporary Art Center in 2000, and directing the current APD Center.