WHAT'S ON SEPTEMBER 1-15 Exhibition “The Vacant Chair” by Bang Nhat Linh Opening: Sat 12 Sep 2015, 6 pm Artist talk: Sat 19 Sep 2015, 4 pm Exhibition: 12 – 22 Sep 2015, 10 am – 6 pm Nha San Collective 24 Lý Quốc Sư, Hà Nội Nha San Collective is pleased to introduce a solo exhibition of artist Bang Nhat Linh, titled “The vacant chair”. Bang Nhat Linh is a visual artist who is also a collector of war memorabilia. The primary concerns and inspiration for his artistic practice is human beings. This exhibition is part of Ling’s long-term project, in which, the whole process reflects “the surveys into the depths of memories, history, submerged psychological spaces, and of oblivion…”, in which “war memorabilia are taken from their original contexts to be placed within a new context, or they are positioned in a relationship with human as communicable and interactive objects…” “The vacant chair” is a multi-layered video installation. It is an intimate narrative, whereby social issues derived from modern history of a turbulent Vietnam are unveiled: the wounds, tolerance, optimism, as well as the special relationship amongst those who remain. From a broader angle, it suggests an universal sense of existence and death, particularly the limited nature of the human race… On the other hand, through the act of transforming a powerful symbol of war into a symbol of love and loss, the work steps out of its geographical context to tell a universal story of all humanity. “The vacant chair”, therefore, is a song of humanity, and for humanity… *”The vacant chair” is a popular song during the American Civil War written by George F. Root in 1861 based on a poem by Henry S. Washburn. The song signifies the loss and emptiness of those who lost their loved ones in the Civil War, it specially gained empathy from both the North and the South of the United States during the war. The exhibition is curated by Le Thuan Uyen. Music Night with Jan Oberlaender Sat 12 Sep 2015, 9 pm Hanoi Rock City 27/52 To Ngoc Van, Tay Ho Come to a music night with: ✔ JAN OBERLAENDER// KATERMUKKE [GER] ✔ Jack Swift (UK) ✔ Jody O’Dea (IRL) ✔ Dee.F (Viet) ✔ Blip Blop (UK) ✔ Live visuals by Lizo ✔ Installation and concept by GingerWork Tickets at Door: 130k plus 1 free drink. Jan Oberlaender The only way to explain Jan Oberlaender is by listening. His podcasts are legendary, as is his status as a firm resident of the globally renowned Fusion Festival. Able to command dance floors in the tens of thousands, Jan has a versatility and style that is rarely seen anywhere, let alone in Hanoi. Playing deep through to tech house and techno with some disco elements and a generally hypnotic mastery, this is two hours worth losing yourself in. Here is his Fusion Set from 2014 to whet your appetite… Jack Swift SJ – House/Tech house/ Techno A very welcome newcomer to the burgeoning Hanoi music scene. Jack is an accomplished DJ – with supports for serious players such as Oliver Huntemann and Sam Paganini under his belt. His sound is solid and driving and we are very much looking forward to welcoming him for his Hanoi debut, whipping us up for Jan. Jody O’dea [IRL] DJ – House / Nu Disco Jody is an elusive Hanoi gem, venturing out rarely to lay down an eclectic mix of beats, melody and groove. Well known for his ability to lift a dance floor with positive sounds, he makes the perfect choice to open up the Red Room. Starting around 9.30 – he is worth coming early for. Dee. F [Hanoi / VN] DJ – Genre, Techno / Experimental // Founder of Hanoi Rock City, the very first and still most prestigious and independent live & electronic music venue in the capital of Vietnam, acclaimed for its open deck policy and promotion of emerging and underground as well as established international artists (https://www.facebook.com/hrc.hanoi). // Performed with Kangding Ray (Stroboscopic Artefacts / Raster Noton), Samuel Kerridge (Contort / Dowards..), Martin Eyerer (Kling Klong), Kode 9 (Hyperdub), Untold (Hemlock Recordings) and many more. // Co-host of two acclaimed annual electronic music festivals, Sonic Moon Festival. (https://www.facebook.com/sonicmoonfestival) (https://www.facebook.com/hanoiexperimen.tet) // Numerous live performances and DJs through out Asia and Europe from 2010. Blip BLop (Hanoi/Uk) The bear of boom is a Hanoi stalwart – versatile is style and passionate in his occupation. As Music Director of Vietnam’s Quest Festival, Luke’s lives and breathes musical exploration and curation. We sometimes know what he might play but to be frank this musical chameleon will lay down what is right for the night, he’ll be tickling your fancies in HRCs open air courtyard to loosen you up for the explosion upstairs. Roundtable Discussion “How has Hanoi changed?” Wed 09 Sep 2015, 6 pm L’Espace 24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội You are invited to the round-table discussion “How has Hanoi changed?” with the participation of architect Pho Duc Tung, Dr. Dang Hoang Giang, researcher Tran Quang Duc and artist Nguyen The Son. For over a century, Hanoi has seen many physical changes, not only in buildings but also in its planning. We can see the changes through pictures taken by foreigners who have crossed or lived in the city published in books. Then how did it change? Language: Vietnamese Free entrance. Film Screening “Mune: Guardian of the Moon” 02 – 13/09/2015 L’Espace 24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội You are invited to the daily animation screening “Mune: Guardian of the Moon” (2D) from 02 Sep at L’Espace! Director: Alexandre Heboyan & Benoît Philippon (France, 86 mins) Cast: Jun 365, Chi Pu For more information about synopsis, please see L’Espace website (in French) or refer to the Vietnamese version of this post. Language: Vietnamese dubbed with English subtitles Schedule: Wed 02 Sep 2015: 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00 Thu 03 Sep 2015: 18:00, 20:00 Fri 04 Sep 2015: 18:00 Sat 05 Sep 2015: 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00 Sun 06 Sep 2015: 14:00, 18:00, 20:00 Mon 07 Sep 2015: 18:00, 20:00 Tue 08 Sep 2015: 18:00, 20:00 Wed 09 Sep 2015: 18:00, 20:00 Fri 11 Sep 2015: 18:00 Sun 13 Sep 2015: 14:00, 18:00, 20:00 Ticket: Price: 60 000 VND Tickets are available at L’Espace. Tel: (04) 39 36 21 64 Film Screening “For No Eyes Only” in German Film Festival 2015 Wed 09 Sep 2015, 8 pm National Cinema Center 87 Lang Ha Str, Hanoi As a special guest in Hanoi for the 6th German Film Festival, Tali Barde – young film director, actor and scriptwriter of “For no eyes only” – is looking forward to a lively   discussion about the film with the audience. – Genre: youth thriller – 97 Minutes, Germany 2013 – Age restriction: 12 years – German with English and Vietnamese subtitles Due to a hockey accident, computer nerd Sam is forced to stay home with a broken leg. Just when he is about to die of boredom, he hits upon a hacking software that   enables him access to external webcams. The shy teenager becomes a hidden voyeur and finds out everything about the intimate secrets of his classmates: Aaron, for   example, the mysterious new boy at school, apparently has serious issues with his father. When Sam observes Aaron hiding a knife in his room – and after the incident   there is no trace of Aarons father – Sam becomes suspicious. Together with Livia, his classmate and secret crush, he tries to get to the bottom of the situation – but soon   they end up in a precarious situation… Tali Barde was born in 1990 in Bensberg and was already interested in acting and films during his youth. After creating several short films the young actor, director and   scriptwriter realized the film “For no eyes only” in cooperation with the film group of his former school, which he founded. During the production process he also founded the   production company Avalon Film and recently finished his second film “Dot”. Tickets for all films are free. Free tickets from 1st September, noon at: Goethe-Institut Hanoi 56-58 Nguyen Thai Hoc Tel. (04) 37 34 22 51/52/53 (ext. 9) National Cinema Center 87 Lang Ha Str, Hanoi Workshop “Improvisation Drama with Quentin Delorme” 10 and 11 Sep 2015, 7 – 9 pm Blossom Art House 94B Tran Hung Dao, Hanoi This practical drama class aims to enhance aesthetics, develop acumen, openness and knowledge through playing, sharing and creating art. Finding your individual performance style and role playing will allow you to control your emotion by showing them through the prism of a role. It is also a good way to assert yourself and improve confidence. Improvisation drama is a discovery of a subject including both art and exercises. This practice is a combination of all the benefits of drama lessons, develop instant creativity, free expression through a variety of regulations, the ability to adapt and make every situation improvised. NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: Max. 24 people • You don’t need to have drama skills, only need passion and the desire to experience with drama. **Deadline to sign up: 06/09/2015 (The attendance list is limited so make sure to sign up ahead of time). FEE: 300,000 VND per person REGISTER: Please fill in the registration form through this link. WORKSHOP TIMELINE: This workshop will be conducted in 2 days, with the duration of 2 hours each day: First day: – Heating – Games for waking up body and mind, and make the group comfortable with each other – Start to play in front of the audience – Learn the different kind of improvisation and discover the rules – See what is exactly the improvisation sport (look video, and practice) Second day: – Heating – Games like the first day – Practice improvisation, improve our play on stage – Practice different kind of improvisation – Do a competition of improvisation together ABOUT THE CONDUCTOR Quentin Delorme is a French director, an actor as well as a performer in general and improvisation performer in particular. Growing from the most recognized drama school in Paris – France, Cours Florent, Quentin has accrued to his early experience throughout the stages of France and Italy in many different roles as stage director, screenwriters, actor. Also, in the first 15 years pursuing performing arts, he had gathered students of Cours Florent and create a troupe of young actors who share the same passion. After having many successful plays in his career, Quentin wanted to fulfill a much bigger dream, which is to bring theater arts to everyone. With the love for Vietnam in particular and Southeast Asian countries in general, him and his partner decided to come to Hanoi to make their dream come true.    Bookworm Birthday 2015 Sun 06 Sep 2015, 2.30 – 4.30 pm Bookworm 44 Châu Long, Hà Nội Now open every day 9am – 7pm This September Bookworm celebrates two milestones: 14 years in Hanoi and 5 years in Chau Long Street! To mark its longevity, Bookworm celebrates with an afternoon of cool contemporary music (2.30pm – 4.30pm) and free sangria in Chau Long and with discounts from 15% to 25% off the price of all books and merchandise at both Bookworm outlets. Thanks all dear readers for your support throughout the years. Come and celebrate this special occasion with us! Creative City Day at Hanoi Creative City Sat 05 Sep 2015, 8 am – 9.30 pm Hanoi Creative City No. 1 Luong Yen, Bach Dang Ward, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi You are invited to the Creative City Day at Hanoi Creative City with many fascinating activities, such as: – The unique street performances, amazing magic shows in lively music and colorful fairs – High-tech entertainment space, fashion and street foods – Stacked tires, games in rustic styles, Pitches stairs, and transparent glass with ArtPEn, etc… PROGRAM: + 8h – 18h: Flea market + 10h – 11h: Street performance + 15h – 20h: Vietnam Freestyle Football Championship + 20h – 21h30: Street music Free entrance. Contact information: Email: Creativecity.vn@gmail.com Film Screening “Astérix – Le Domaine des Dieux” at L’Espace Sun 06 Sep 2015, 4 pm L’Espace 24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội You are invited to the animation screening “Asterix: The Land of the Gods” (France, 2014, 85 mins). Director: Louis Clichy, Alexandre Astier Starring: Roger Carel, Lorànt Deutsch, Laurent Lafitte Adapted from the French-Belgian comic, the comedy enchanted the whole family all over the world! For more information about synopsis, please see L’Espace website (in French) or refer to the Vietnamese version of this post. Language: French with Vietnamese subtitle. Tickets: Ticket price: 50 000 VND Special price for members of L’Espace and students: 40 000 VND Tickets are available at L’Espace. Film Screening “Yves Saint Laurent” Fri 04 Sep 2015, 8 pm L’Espace 24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội You are invited to the film screening “Yves Saint Laurent” (France, 2014, 106 mins). Director: Jalil Lespert Cast: Pierre Niney, Guillaume Gallienne, Charlotte Le Bon An insight into the brightest stage of his career but the most vicissitudinous one in his private life and love. The film reveals the hidden corners of the homosexual fashion genius. For more information about synopsis, please see L’Espace website (in French) or refer to the Vietnamese version of this post. Language: French with Vietnamese subtitle. Tickets: Ticket price: 50 000 VND Special price for members of L’Espace and students: 40 000 VND Tickets are available at L’Espace. Exhibition “Homeland and Sea” by painter Tran Manh Duc Opening: Fri 04 Sep 2015, 4 pm Exhibition: 04 – 28 sep 2015 Tu Do Gallery 53 Ho Tung Mau Street, District 1, HCMC You are invited to the exhibition “Homeland and Sea” by painter Tran Manh Duc. The artist shares: “Drop the empty space in the time circle. Drop the soul in hardworking lives. The rhythm of water, wind, trees… Under the surface of my paintings are the metaphysical borders of form and colors, of consciousness and unconsciousness. For me, drawing, getting to draw, and conversing with life by the experiences, worries and passion make me feel alive. And beyond all these things is the freedom to create in my own silent world.” PAINTER TRAN MANH DUC – 1969: Born at Ninh Hoa, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam. – 1933: Fraduated from Khanh Hoa’s College of Culture and Fine Arts. – 2006: Member of Vietnam Fine Arts Association. – Member of Khanh Hoa Fine Arts and Literatue Association. ART ACTIVITIES: Solo exhibition: – 2005: “Serene Sea”, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam. – 2010: “One Thousand Years of Thang Long”, Hanoi, Vietnam. – 2000 – now: Regularly participated in yearly National and Regional Fine-Arts Exhibitions. AWARDS: – 2007: A Prize: “Legendary of Viet”. Art Exhibition of Southern Central and Highland Region of Vietnam. – 2007: Award from the Vietnam Fine Arts Association. Has paintings kept in the collections of Vietnam Fine Arts Association, Private collections inland and abroad. Exhibition “Memory for Tomorrow” by artist Dinh Q. Le in Japan Exhibition: 25 Jul – 12 Oc 2015 Mori Art Museum Tokyo, Japan Born in Hà Tiên, a Vietnamese town near the Cambodian border, Dinh Q. Lê immigrated with his family to the U.S. at the age of ten to escape the Khmer Rouge. After studying photography and media art, Lê attracted attention with his tapestries made by weaving together strips of photographs (1989-), a process inspired by traditional Vietnamese grass mat weaving. Based on thorough research and interviews, Lê throws light on people’s memory as it is told through actual personal experiences. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War as well as the 70th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in WWII, examining the stories that have never been told, of individuals who have undergone events whose facts have been overshadowed by “official,” national and/or social histories, and exploring closer relations between art and society are extremely important issues. Through the unique artworks and activities of Dinh Q. Lê, the “Memory for Tomorrow” exhibition provides us with an opportunity to think about our past, present and future. Persistence of Memory #10 2000-01 C-print and linen tape Collection: Joy of Giving Something, Inc., New York Artwork in exhibition by Dinh Q. Le Persistence of Memory #10 2000-01 C-print and linen tape Collection: Joy of Giving Something, Inc., New York Artwork in exhibition by Dinh Q. Le This is the first major solo exhibition of artist Dinh Q. Le in Asia. Click here to read a review. Classical Concert with pianist Mai Charissa Sat 12 Sep 2015, 8 pm L’Espace 24 Trang Tien, Hanoi You are invited to the classical concert with Mai Charissa. Mai Chrissa was born in 1996 to one Vietnamese mother and one British father. She started to learn piano at the age of 5 in France. After that, she continued her study in   Thailand and in master-class of Colin Stone at the Royal Academy of Music in London in 2014. She has performed on many France and UK stages. Before coming to the concert at L’Espace, she will attend Beethoven Festival in Bonn. Program: Beethoven – 32 Variation in C major, WoO 80 – Sonate in D minor (Storm), Op. 31, No. 2 Elgar – In Smyrna (~ 5mn) Chopin – Nocturne in D major, Op. 27, No. 2 – Nocturne in D minor, Op. 71, No. 1 – Andante spianato and Grande Polonaise brillante in E flat major, Op. 22 Tickets Ticket price: 160,000 VND Special price for members of L’Espace and students: 80,000 VND Tickets are available at L’Espace. Exhibition “A Fictional Journey” by artist – architect Trong Le Opening: Fri 11 Sep 2015, 6 – 8 pm Exhibition: 07 Sep – 18 Oct 2015 VinGallery 6 Lê Văn Miến, Thảo Điền, District 2, HCMC Come to the exhibition showcasing the original drawings of artist and architect Trong Le. Trong Le’s drawing style is distinctive. Swirling lines are elaborated by an art nouveau style which describes recognizable Saigon buildings – both old and new. An architect by trade, Trong Le is unapologetically influenced by the city he knows so well – whether that’s through transportation, city streets or buildings. An architectural background mixed with a great deal of imagination has allowed Trong Le to generate his series of water colours and ink drawings. His highly acclaimed first hard-back book “Saigon Xua: The Colour Of Nostalgia” was released earlier this year. Trong Le will be exhibiting a series of completely original art works, giving viewers the chance to study the fine detail that goes into each remarkable piece. Installation exhibition “Chapter 2: At Noon” by Sandrine Llouquet at L’Espace Opening: Thu 10 Sep 2015, 6 pm Exhibition: 10 Sep – 02 Oct 2015 L’Espace 24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội You are invited to the installation exhibition “Chapter 2: At Noon” by Sandrine Llouquet. “It will be at noon when people are on the way to become Superman from animal, when people praise the road leading to sunset as the highest hope of their life, because that is the path to a new dawn.” (Zarathoustra said, Nietzsche) “At noon” is both a milestone and a period of time in which the artist is positioning herself on the career path. The adventure in her literature between philosophy and history, between exploring and alchemy, between legend and polytheistic worship has led Sandrine Llouquet to the exhibition “Chapter 2: At Noon”, to express herself through paintings, carved statue and arrangement. The audience will enter a strange temple mixed among psychology, ritual and alchemy,… Free entrance. In the recent years, Sandrine Llouquet has held a solo exhibition and a talk at Gallery Quynh in HCMC. Food Festival 05 September Bien Dong Park, Da Nang A Vietnamese Food Festival will be held by the Danang Farmers Association with the aim of presenting and promoting the agricultural products of local farmers as well as special food from Danang and other Vietnamese dishes from different regions throughout the country. Visitors can enjoy hundreds of Vietnamese dishes prepared by professional chefs of restaurants, hotels and resorts in Danang and Hoi An and see a culinary art competition as well as many other cultural and entertainment activities, such as folk games and traditional dances. The festival is also a place for visitors, farmers and scientists to meet and share their experience, to develop agriculture that is suitable to market needs. VNN