EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR FEB. 10-28 (daily updated) Science Film Festival – Call for Entries 2015 Deadline: 13 Mar 2015 Goethe-Institut Hanoi 56-58 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi Last year the Science Film Festival reached over 580 000 visitors in Cambodia, Egypt, the Gulf Region, Indonesia, Jordan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Palestine, the Philippines, Sudan, Thailand and Vietnam. It is the most extensive event of its kind and one of the biggest film festivals worldwide in terms of audience reach. In 2015, the Science Film Festival takes place internationally between October 01 and December 20 and invites visitors to discover more about the theme this year: LIGHT- Discover the different roles light and its applications play in our everyday lives and what it reveals about the nature of the universe. We look forward to accepting film and television submissions on this and any other subjects through our online application form until March 13, 2015. An Ambient Concert by Tri Minh and Friends Fri 13 Feb 2015, 8 pm Manzi Art Space 14 Phan Huy Ich, Hanoi The best Hanoi moments through Tri Minh’s wonderful and nostalgic sound-portrait of the city. Dedicated to Hanoi, this special night will feature artists Van Mai (16 strings zither), Dao Anh Khanh (vocal) and Duc Minh (đàn môi/ jew harp). PLEASE NOTE: Price for first drink is 500,000VND. Money goes toward artists and covers organisational costs. Due to limited seating capacity, please register at manzihanoi@gmail.com before 8.00 pm Wed, 11 Feb to reserve seats. Group Exhibition “Mùi Tết” Opening: Sun 08 Feb 2015, 4.30 pm Exhibition: 08 Feb – 08 Mar 2015, 10 am – 7.30 pm Hang Da Galleria 1 Hang Da Str, Hanoi You are invited to the group exhibition “MÙI TẾT” (TASTE OF TET) inspired by the GOAT on the occasion of Tet Holiday featuring paper paintings, paper statues, bend bronze reliefs and ceramic sculptures by artists: Nguyen Van Chung, Thai Nhat Minh, Ha Huy Muoi, Nguyen Viet Thang. Nguyen Van Chung was born in 1973 in Hanoi, graduated from Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts, majored in graphic design, in 1997. He has participated in various prestigious local and international exhibitions and won the “Ánh mắt trẻ” (Young Talent) prize in 2005, organized by the French Embassy. Nguyen Van Chung brings the improvisational, simple and refined spirit to “MÙI TẾT” through his pastel, black and white paintings on paper. Thai Nhat Minh was born in 1984 in Vinh Phuc and graduated from Hanoi University of Fine Arts in 2009. Minh has had a passion for sculpture since a very young age. However, not until 2005 did he launch his artworks to the public with 2 impressive solo exhibitions in Hanoi: “The Birds” (Vietnam Fine Arts Museum, 2013) and “Breeding Season” (Manzi Art Space, 2014). He also participated in numerous group exhibitions and being introduced at some Asian Art Fairs. 15 featured statues belong to his latest collection “Happy New Year 2015″ which are covered by paper on bronze frame and finished on Jan 2015. These artworks are inspired by the goat, spring and breed following the previous “Breeding Season” series. Ha Huy Muoi, born in October 1982, Hanoi, has organized about 20 local exhibitions in various genres and materials. This exhibition will introduce his “Goat” reliefs made in bend bronze, a material that requires meticulosity and patience with stylized and general shapes generality. His warm greeting is so sincere and simple. Nguyen Viet Thang, born in 1973, Hai Phong, graduated from Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts, majored in sculpture, in 1997. The exhibition will feature a series of Goats made from Sa mot ceramics. From square or round shape with horizontal or vertical lines, in addition to handmade colors, Thang has created a poetry collection for “MÙI TẾT”. Manzi Seeking Proposals for Solo/Group Exhibition Deadline: 31 Mar 2015 Manzi Art Space 14 Phan Huy Ich, Hanoi Established in December 2012 as an independent art space aiming to support contemporary Vietnamese art, manzi encourages diversity, creativity and co-creation in the arts & culture. We are calling for proposals for solo/group exhibitions from young Vietnamese artists. Successful applicants will then work with our team to further develop and realize their proposals before their exhibitions, which will take place this year at manzi. Manzi will provide successful applicants with an exhibition venue, all PR works and some production money. Send us your proposal before 31 March 2015 via email at: manzihanoi@gmail.com or via post to: manzi art space, 14 Phan Huy Ich street, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi. Criteria: • Artwork must be original and not have been exhibited in Vietnam or abroad. • Any medium can be used (Installation, sculptures, video art, paintings…) • Artist should take into consideration the architecture of our space. • Open only to Vietnamese artists under 40 years of age • Proposals can be from either individual or a collective of artists. Proposal should include: • Brief description of the proposed project, including a budget (no more than two A4 pages) • Sketches or images of proposed work(s). • Images of past or present works (no more than 5 images). • CV of artist(s) Please note: • Proposals will not be returned to artist(s). • Proposals will be considered and chosen by manzi and our team of advisors. • Deadline for proposals: 31 March 2015 • We accept proposals via email at: manzihanoi@gmail.com or via post at: manzi art space, 14 Phan Huy Ich street, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi. The Third Creative Business Program of Knowmads Hanoi Workshop: 14 Mar – 25 Apr 2015 Deadline: 02 Mar 2015 You are young. You want to lead a meaningful life. You care about making a positive change in the world. Join us in the Knowmads movement! A co-creation between CSDS Hanoi and Knowmads Amsterdam, Knowmads Hanoi offers international, creative business education that challenges students to create their own education and projects. At Knowmads Hanoi, we believe in education based on freedom and the power of learning by doing in a team setting. That’s why our program includes not only workshops and lectures by professional trainers, but also real-life projects, and coaching. From 14 March 2015 to 25 April 2015, on every Saturday & Sunday, we organize our 3rd program to equip, enable, and challenge our students to discover themselves and follow their passion. We are looking for 20 students and young professionals to start a meaningful journey: learn in an international team; work on their real-life projects; with the support of 15 trainers, coaches, facilitators, and partner-organizations. Key Topics: • Who am I and How is the world do I want to live in? Sustainability & Social Innovation • What do I want to contribute/change? Personal Leadership • How do I create the organisation/project to make it happen? Entrepreneurship & New Business Design • How do I bring my organisation/project into the world? Marketing & Creativity For more information and to apply: www.knowmadshn.csds.vn Or get in touch with Program Manager Guus Wink via guus@knowmads.nl or 0122 8424 035 Exhibition “Leonid Keller” Opening: Thu 12 Feb 2015, 6 pm Exhibition: 12 Feb – 12 Mar 2015 DeciBel Lounge 79/2/5 Phan Ke Binh, D1, HCMC You are invited to exhibition “Leonid Keller”. Started in winter 2014, Leonid Keller is a collaboration between the artists Julia Ossko and Eugen Schulz. Julia Ossko, born in Munich, Germany (1978). Lives and works in Berlin. Julia Ossko studied Design in Berlin. Afterwards she worked in the field of photography for many years. In her work, Julia Ossko keeps away from anything that is fast-paced or impulsive. She combines her mostly large format drawings with the factor time, which results in a deeper relation with the object. “We have enjoyed plenty of fast food … we need more slow art” (Robert Hughes) Eugen Schulz, born in Uspenka (Kazakhstan, 1984). Lives and works in Berlin. Eugen Schulz studied Design and Illustration in Berlin and St Petersburg. He co-founded the artist’s collective Quintessenz in 2008 and was a member until 2013. Eugen Schulz creates refined collages from found, printed materials. Different stories hide behind his futuristic, minimalist compositions. Subtle nuances transport philosophical content behind simple forms. VNN