What About Vietnam: Series 4 - E12 - is UP NOW: Contemporary Art in Vietnam - A Window To The Future

In this interesting podcast, I interview Suzanne Lecht who explains how contemporary art is shining fresh eyes on Vietnam. My hope is that through the fascinating story telling of my guest, you will gain a deeper appreciation for some of the things you will be seeing and experiencing on your next trip to Vietnam. Not only will you hear how Suzanne felt compelled to move to Hanoi to follow her dream of living and working with artists. I’ll add that Suzanne has been working with Vietnamese artists since January 1994, so she really has the experience to back up her captivating journey.

You’ll also discover practical tips and tricks for your next trip to Vietnam. Listen to stories about fantastic contemporary art galleries to visit. Such as Suzanne’s own Art Vietnam Salon, which Kerry visited in her recent trip and found it to be an intimate, creative reflection of the culture of Vietnam. Open by appointment only. The entire episode is chock full of information that will make you appreciate the contemporary art scene in Vietnam.

So here you have it:- https://www.whataboutvietnam.com/series-4/episode-12/contemporary-art-in-vietnam---a-window-to-the-future-

Some highlights in the show:

00:05:59 - How Suzanne’s interest in art found her in Vietnam.
00:10:19 - Article: Art from the Heart - Gang of Five Holds Their Third Joint Art Exhibition.
00:15:41 - “What in God’s name am I doing here in Vietnam?”
00:21:32 - How the Gang of Five became Suzanne’s window to the outside world.
00:27:52 - Suzanne’s first gallery was in a house in Hanoi.
00:34:43 - Vietnam’s culture and art.
00:40:13 - What should the travelers be looking for, in contemporary art in Vietnam?
00:47:55 - How can art lovers tell real art from fake art?

I hope you enjoyed this episode. If you would like to explore more travel experiences in Vietnam, why not drop into WhatAboutVietnam.com and browse around our subjects on the site.

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