A Quick Chat About Vietnamese Contemporary Photography
Writer and curator Zhuang Wubin discusses the Vietnam chapter in his book, the result of a 12-year effort to map photography in Southeast Asia.
Why Stay Stuck Within The Rules?
Photography educator Dong Hieu rethinks aesthetics conventions after viewing Fulvio Bugani's rule-breaking photographs.
World Press Photo Exhibition 2019: Pushing For Diversity
The exhibition on the side of Hoan Kiem lake brings 150 winning photojournalistic works with a wide range of subject matter and approaches.
Makét 01: A Vietnamese Photography Village
Presenting Matca’s first publication about Lai Xa - a craft village that holds a special position in the national history of photography.
Trinh Lu On Photography
Discussing Sontag's notable viewpoints with Trinh Lu, the one behind the Vietnamese translation of On Photography.
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.
[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.
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.
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