Binh Dang: Small Things
Binh Dang hopes to capture small and elusive moments joy, love and happiness in Agent Orange victims currently residing at Thien Giao center.
Mai Nguyen Anh’s Attempt To Trace Family History
Objectifs Documentary Award recipient Mai Nguyen Anh reflects on the journey of his personal project and working with a curator for the very first time.
If Memory Was A Room
The work comprised of photos, drawings, and videos examines the contested author - subject relationship and the difficulties of representing a person's inner life.
Nguyen Huu Bao Reminisces About His Beloved Hanoi
The veteran photographer shares stories behind his two books while vehemently dismissing himself as a photographer.
Approaching Queer Photography In Embraces
A multitude of queer identities and desires unveiled by Vietnamese queer image-makers.
Roots & Worlds – Alternative School for Photography
Calling for applications for the alternative photography school running from September to November 2023, co-designed by Matca and ICVL.
This program is supported by the British Council as part of the UK/Viet Nam Season 2023.
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The Mosquito Net of Memories and Memorials: The Art of Dinh Q. Lê
Remembering Dinh Q. Lê, a visionary artist who dedicated his life to finding and learning about the other side of history.
Roots & Worlds – Announcing Participants
Get to know 6 emerging Vietnamese photographers and their projects on ecological encounters.
Roots & Worlds – Mangrove As Archive
Yen Vu examines the way mangroves’ roots intertwine as a metaphor for sociopolitical life and history.
Roots & Worlds – From Hòn Rái To Hòn Nghê, A Journey Through Vietnam’s Coastal Rocks
Researcher Trần Hậu Yên Thế details the origins of two landmarks named after Vietnam’s mythical creatures, which reveal profound insights into our history and the merging of cultures.
A Peek Inside Reading Room
Introducing Saigon's latest community initiative dedicated to books on photography and all things visual culture.
On Seeing: Remission – Passages Into Hanoi’s Imaginary Cityscape
Viet Vu recaps 09 series of works from the projection night, a result of the long-term mentorship with Jamie Maxtone-Graham.
[Workshop] Advanced Photography Led by Jamie Maxtone-Graham
The three-month, tuition-free photography workshop is open for up to 7 participants selected based on their application.
[Invitation] The W. Eugene Smith Grant 2024
The W. Eugene Smith Foundation opens for applications with grants up to $30,000 supporting photojournalism and documentary photography projects.
Roots & Worlds – Exhibition in HCMC
Presenting six photographic series produced by emerging Vietnamese photographers in the alternative school for photography co-led by Matca and IC Visual Lab.
Recap Of Photobook Design Workshop With Ann Griffin
Photobook design workshop with Ann Griffin took place from March 7-10, 2024 organized by Matca and supported by the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia
[Workshop] Photobook Design With Ann Griffin
Learn how to design a photobook in the 4-day intensive workshop led by Swiss designer Ann Griffin.
[Workshop] Writing Photography With Zhuang Wubin
This 5-session foundation workshop led by writer, researcher Zhuang Wubin introduces an interdisciplinary way to understand photography practices in Southeast Asia.
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