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“the map is not the territory” with Xem Saigon Tour at Vin Gallery

“This show will explore the dynamic interaction between XEM’s artworks, innovative installation concepts, and viewer engagement, creating a lively and evolving environment. Be part of it to experience the energy and creativity that XEM brings to the forefront of contemporary photography, as they continue to redefine the medium’s role in both archival truth and fictional creation.” Text by Vin Gallery

Visual artist Quang Lam explores the relationship between maps and territory. It is encapsulated in the famous expression “the map is not the territory,” coined by Polish-American philosopher Alfred Korzybski.

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Air Flows with Marriott Autograph Hotel at Landmark 81 tower

Statement by the visual artist Quang Lam

“The Autograph Collection Hotels, in collaboration with Vinpearl Landmark 81, has launched the visionary project “Gallery in the Sky.”  I would like to cultivate the values of international connections and exchanges, leveraging the unique setting of Vinpearl Landmark 81. My vision for “Gallery in the Sky” involves capturing captivating photographs of airplanes arriving from all corners of the globe, visible from the hotel. But invisible, they are like “Air Flows”.

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Hong Kong Umbrella Movement, 2014-2024, 10th anniversary

This series captures the raw sequence by the photographer Quang Lam of events from October 5th to 12th, 2014. Organized in the style of black and white contact sheets, this presentation immerses viewers in the days when Hong Kong’s youth sought to take control of their future. Led by the 18-year-old Joshua Wong (visible in contact sheet number #5), the students occupied for two months the heart of Hong Kong in the Admiralty zone, where government buildings are located.

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Kartographie von Terra Incognita

In der Kartographie bezeichnet Terra incognita Gebiete, die nicht kartiert oder dokumentiert wurden. Es wird angenommen, dass der Ausdruck erstmals um 150 n. Chr. in der Geographie des Ptolemäus auftauchte1. Es markiert unerforschte oder unbekannte Gebiete. Interessanterweise wurde der Ausdruck auch metaphorisch verwendet, um unerforschte Themen oder Forschungsbereiche zu beschreiben.

Diese Serie erfasst die In-situ-Entstehung einer Terra Incognita, die sich über mehrere Monate erstreckte. In einer Ruine, die Regen und Wind ausgesetzt war,

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The Circle of Return at Lagoon Tam Giang Hue

The inspiration for this series is drawn from “The Tale of Từ Thức Marrying a Goddess,” a story that delves into the life of Từ Thức during the Trần dynasty. He encounters and weds a goddess in the divine realm, only to later depart from his celestial spouse to revisit his hometown. Unbeknownst to him, countless ages have transpired in the mortal world during his absence.

Set in Hue, amidst the tranquil lagoon of Tam Gian,

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1954 Die große Migration in den Süden Vietnams – Operation Passage to Freedom

Migration und die Genfer Abkommen

Nachdem Vietnam durch die Genfer Abkommen von 1954 in Nord- und Südvietnam geteilt worden war, gab es eine 300-tägige Frist (die am 18. Mai 1955 endete), während der die Vietnamesen ihren Wohnort frei wählen konnten.

Es kam zu einer massiven Migration, bei der etwa 1 Million Menschen vom Norden in den Süden und etwa 50.000 Menschen vom Süden in den Norden zogen.

Die unerwartete Migration veranlasste die nordvietnamesische Regierung,

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1954-2024 : General Giap, Dien Bien Phu Battle and Geneva Conference – the end of Indochina war

On May 7th of this year 2024, we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the battle of Dien Bien Phu. This article highlights the military events and the Geneva conference that opens at the same time as the final days of a battle taking place thousands of kilometers away, the outcome of which is eagerly followed by the French media.

The Geneva Conference of 1954 was a conference that took place in Geneva, Switzerland,

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