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An exhibition of am-
bitious new paintings by
Lien Truong, The Orient,
The Occident is informed
by her research on Orien-
tal paintings of Imperial-
ist landscapes of the 18th
century, as well as the
writings of literary and
cultural critic Edward Said.
Truong’s new work exam-
ines the confusing nature
of judgment and the com-
plexity of cross-cultural be-
lief systems.
Galerie Quynh, 65 De
Tham Street, District 1, Ho
Chi Minh City; to March 8
Abilight
Japanese artist Hitot-
zuki will show his mural
paintings in the new Abi-
light exhibition. Hitotzuki
created the name of the
show by amalgamat-
ing the words ability and
light. He aims to convey
a positive message to
visitors.
Until February 16; Ja-
pan Foundation Centre for
Cultural Exchange in Vi-
etnam, 27 Quang Trung,
Hanoi
WHAT’S ON
Japan’s culture
A new show at the Vi-
etnam History Museum will
focus on the special cultural
tradition of Japan and the
trading history between
Japan and Vietnam. There
will be around 70 objects
displayed covering nine
themes: Japanese ancient
ceramics, Japanese ancient
bronzes, Buddhist sculpture,
objects for Buddhist ritual
purposes, the diplomatic
history between Vietnam
and Japan, Japanese pottery
in the Edo dynasty (17th –
18th centuries), Samurai
arts, exchange collections
and culture.
Vietnam His-
tory Museum, 25 Tong Dan
street, Hanoi; Until March 9.
Spring Gallery
The Spring Gallery show
features works by painters in-
cluding Nguyen Van Phuong,
Trinh Thanh Tung, Bui Quang
Anh, Nguyen Tuan Duc, Pham
Minh Tung, Van Chien, Quang
Hai and Tran Thi Thu Ha.
Tu Do Gallery, 53 Ho
Tung Mau, District 1, HCMC
Body and soul
A new exhibition by
Sandrine Llouquet explores
the human body and the
transformation of the soul.
Inspired by the sci-fi movie
genre and the symbolism of
astronomy, this newly com-
missioned work utilises fu-
turistic technology to reform
the body’s structure.
Phuong My Flagship
Store, 81 Le Thanh Ton, Dis-
trict 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The Journey of Life
The Journey of Life by
artist Nguyen The Thien
features 30 works in pas-
tel, oil and silk created in
different periods of his de-
velopment.
Chula, 43 Nhat Chieu,
Tay Ho street, Hanoi; until
February 20.
The Orient, The Occident