Thuy Vy: Remember Spring
Quiet frames of Vietnam's agrarian landscapes are an attempt to preserve memories of a childhood home while confronting with the relentless state of flux.
On Photography As An Entry Point Into History
Vietnamese-Australian artist Phuong Ngo views photography as a research method that investigates his identity in relation with the broader history.
Approaching Queer Photography In Embraces
A multitude of queer identities and desires unveiled by Vietnamese queer image-makers.
“I Think We Need It”
Artistic director of PhotoBangkok shares the motivations and goals behind one of the biggest festivals in the region.
Should Suffering Be Romanticized?
Images that bear witness to violence don't always need to please the eye.
Roots & Worlds 2025 – Alternative School for Photography
An alternative photography school that combines theory and practice in an intensive three-month program, providing financial and artistic support for six Vietnamese photographers.
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The Unofficial Archive: Printed Materials From Vietnam
The catalogue showcases a selection from Matca’s collection, including materials spanning photojournalism, art and commercial photography produced and circulated within Vietnam from the 1950s to the present.
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.
Roots & Worlds 2025 – Open Studio
Xem tác phẩm và giao lưu cùng học viên và đội ngũ hướng dẫn chương trình Roots & Worlds.
[Open Call] Roots & Worlds 2025: Elsewhere, Within
Calling applications for Roots & Worlds 2025, an alternative photography school offering financial and artistic support to 6 Vietnamese photographers to develop their own work.
Announcing Recipients of Matca Creation Grant 2025
Introducing two selected projects in the Exhibition and Writing categories, each receiving 10,000,000 VND along with mentorship from Matca and guest advisors.
[Open Call] Matca Creation Grant 2025
The second round of the Matca Creation Grant supports one photography exhibition and one series of texts with professional fees, mentorship, and exposure.
[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.
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