A groundbreaking symposium exploring the role of photography in contemporary Vietnam.
We are thrilled to invite you to Sensing Photography: Vietnam & Vectors of Global Photography, a groundbreaking symposium exploring the role of photography in contemporary Vietnam. Taking place from February 21-22, 2025, at Fulbright University Vietnam, this event brings together internationally renowned scholars, artists, and researchers to critically examine photography’s intersections with history, memory, and global visual cultures. Additional workshops, talks and sharing sessions will be held throughout the week at Sàn Art, Dogma Collection, Noirfoto, and Studio Tùm Lum.
Marking 50 years since the national reunification, Sensing Photography & Vectors of Global Photography reexamines the role of photography in Vietnam's history and global connections. It serves as a springboard for a new era of growth and advancement, making this symposium particularly timely as we reflect on how photography has shaped the country’s past and continues to influence its future.
Organized by Trâm Lương (Fulbright University Vietnam) and Jacqueline Hoàng Nguyễn (Konstfack & KTH Royal Institute of Technology), the symposium showcases significant archives, and highlights alternative photographic practices. Discussions will range from vernacular photography to the impact of generative imaging technologies.
Keynote Speakers
Thy Phu (CA) & Tina Campt (US)
Speakers and Workshop Leaders
Alejandro Acin (ES/UK), Pamela Nguyen Corey (VN), Chung Hoàng Chương (US/VN), Hà Đào (VN), Yen Duong (DE/VN), Carô Gervay (FR/UK), Adeena Mey (UK), Yves Denéchère (FR), Nhu Xuan Hua (FR), Cecilia Järdemar (SE), Nguyễn Văn Thắng (VN), Linh Pham (VN), Ben GJ Thomas (UK), Eléonore Tran (FR), Trần Minh Đức flyingbay (VN), Afterall (UK), IC Visual Lab (UK), Lai Xa Photography Museum (VN), Matca (VN)
Event Highlights
A special tribute will be dedicated to the late Dinh Q. Lê (1968-2024)
Hands-on workshops at Sàn Art, Dogma Collection, Noirfoto and Studio Tùm Lum
Exhibition A Radial System at Dogma Collection with reception on February 28, 2025 at 6pm
Funders & Partners
This event is made possible by the British Council’s Connections Through Culture program, with additional support from Fulbright University Vietnam, the Goethe-Institut, the Nguyen Art Foundation, Dogma Collection, and Studio Tùm Lum.
Collaborators
Sàn Art, Galerie Quynh, and Noirfoto.
Join us in this critical conversation on photography, memory, and global histories.