MatCa - The world of creative photography
If you are a photography lover, you should not miss the Matca (Fisheye) art space founded by young people. Matca is located between a café, a photography studio and an artist-in-residence apartment. Coming here, you will be swept away by the stories told with extremely attractive photos.
One of the events organized periodically by Matca that has created a buzz is the Gossip Photo View. There, photography practitioners can share their work and have a direct dialogue with each other, beyond the confines of social media.
Matca's space is also a venue for poetry readings, book launches, exhibitions, art talks, short-term courses, and many other specialized activities. A number of exhibitions "Swiss Photobook Today" from 25/03 – 22/04/2021, or "Punk Dragon: It's Time to Relight the Stars", from 13/5 to 29/5/2021 were held here.
Location: 3rd Floor, 48 Ngoc Ha Street, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
Opening hours: 08:00 - 20:00
Tip: Update the information on the website to participate in many events, exhibitions, seminars, and art activities held regularly in Matca.
Photo: Fb MatCa
Á Space - Experimental Art Space
Á Space is a non-profit experimental art center in Hanoi established in 2018 to support and develop the artistic practice of potential young artists in various practice mediums. Á Space aims to develop the contemporary art community in Vietnam, creating a bridge between local artists and the international art world.
At Á Space, you will be immersed in creative art exhibition spaces with unique performances and installations; participating in film screenings, presentations, performances, discussions... revolves around contemporary art. Á Space also regularly holds programs for guest artists from other cities who need space to live and create in a short time.
Location: Lane 59 Ngo Gia Tu, Long Bien, Hanoi
Opening hours: 12:30 - 16:00, Wednesday to Saturday
Tip: To get to the Road to Á Space is a little difficult to find, so you should note that at the end of the alley, turn right, go another 500m to find it.
Photo: A Space
Manzi Art Space - Gallery in an Old French Villa
Manzi is one of the most diverse art spaces in Hanoi with activities such as visual exhibitions, seminars, workshops, book introductions, film screenings, music and dance performances. Manzi has made a mark by supporting and introducing contemporary art to the Vietnamese public, and promoting dialogues on culture and art.
Manzi has two floors, in which the space on the 1st floor is rustic, ancient, displaying paintings and works of art. The 2nd floor has a more peaceful and airy space with seating corners by the balcony or near the window overlooking the garden. Manzi is the ideal place for you to read books or work in the space of paintings and installations by young and leading Vietnamese artists.
Location: 14 Phan Huy Ich, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
Opening hours: 8:00 - 19:00
Manzi also has an exhibition hall at 2 Hang Bun Lane supported by the Goethe-Institut Hanoi. This is a space for Vietnamese artists to freely develop their art. You should visit both places to get to know Manzi better.
Photo: Manzi
VCCA - Underground Installation Art
Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) is the largest non-profit art center ever, covering an area of 4,000m2. Although it is located underground, VCCA is filled with natural light. The spirit of contemporary art is strongly expressed by the minimalist and sophisticated design style with two main colors - white.
VCCA attracts viewers with exhibition themes, art experiences, etc. are changed continuously. Every month there is a new, unique and strange exhibition here. In addition to the main exhibition area, VCCA also has video screening rooms, creative workshops, art classes, libraries, tea shops and warehouses and preservation of works according to international standards.
Location: B1–R3, Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, 72A Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi
Opening hours: 10:00 - 20:00 Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Mondays
When visiting, you do not touch the work, avoiding damage. Do not joke, speak loudly to affect the people around you. The ideal time to experience VCCA is 13:00 – 15:00
Photo: VCCI
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