This series discusses the interplay between documentary and fiction in storytelling, drawing on quotes from Jean Luc Godard, a key figure in the French New Wave :
“All great fiction films tend toward documentary, just as all great documentaries tend toward fiction . . . One who opts for one necessarily finds the other at the end of his journey.” “A story should have a beginning, a middle, and an end… but not necessarily in that order.”
It highlights that effective narratives often combine elements of both genres,
“The bridge was built in 1899–1902 by the architects Daydé & Pillé of Paris, and opened in 1903. Before North Vietnam’s independence in 1954, it was called Paul-Doumer Bridge, named after Paul Doumer – the governor-general of French Indochina and then French president. At 2.4 kilometres in length,it was, at that time, one of the longest bridges in Asia.
Some parts of the original structure remain intact, while large sections have been built later to repair the holes.
Before the bridges were built to span the various arms of the Mekong river, traveling through the Delta meant to wait for the ferries. The most famous one was replaced by the Cần Thơ Bridge, constructed over an arm of the Mekong, the Bassac (or Hau Giang), near the city of Cần Thơ. “It’s the crossing of a ferry on the Mekong. The elegant man has stepped out of the limousine. He smokes an English cigarette.
By Prof. Steve Bisson, Paris College of Art Chief editor Urbanautica Institute
THE WEIGHT OF REMEMBRANCE AND TIME SCLEROSIS
“Strips of land emerging from the sea of amnesia, that\’s memory. Sooner or later, they will sink. So, sailing in time to explore their internal geography may be fruitful.”
“[…]Quang Lam’s work offers an excellent visual viaduct to its understanding by depicting the iconic history of the so-called Independence Palace of Vietnam.
“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.
“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”.
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.
En cartographie, terra incognita fait référence à des régions qui n’ont pas été cartographiées ou documentées. On pense que l’expression est apparue pour la première fois dans la Géographie de Ptolémée vers 150 EC1. Il désigne des territoires inexplorés ou inconnus. Il est intéressant de noter que l’expression a également été utilisée métaphoriquement pour décrire tout sujet ou domaine de recherche inexploré. Cette série capture la genèse in situ d’une Terra Incognita qui s’est déroulée sur plusieurs mois.
L’inspiration pour cette série provient du conte de “Từ Thức Épousant une Déesse”, une histoire qui se déroulant durant la dynastie Trần. Le mandarin rencontre et épouse une déesse dans le royaume divin. Pris de nostalgie, il demande de revenir dans le Monde des mortels pour revisiter sa ville natale. Sans le savoir, d’innombrables années se sont écoulés pendant son absence.
Se déroulant à Hué, au milieu du paisible lagon de Tam Gian à Hué,
On célèbre ce 7 Mai de cette année 2024 le 70e anniversaire de la bataille de Dien Bien Phu.
Cet article remet en évidence les évènements militaires et la conférence Genève qui s’ouvre au même moment. Les derniers jours d’une bataille qui se tient à des milliers de kilomètres est ardemment suivie par les médias français.
La Conférence de Genève de 1954 s’est tenue à Genève, en Suisse, pour discuter de la situation en Indochine et en Corée.
