Opening on the afternoon of 27 June at the 22 Hang Buom Cultural and Arts Center, the “Creativity Flow” 2026 exhibition by the Faculty of Arts and Design, School of Interdisciplinary Sciences and Arts, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, presents student practices in design, art and photography within a heritage space in the Old Quarter. Moving…
The contemporary art exhibition “Future Spectrum” – Lotte Art Week Vol.3 has recently opened at Lotte Department Store, 54 Lieu Giai, Hanoi, becoming a notable highlight in the capital’s 2026 series of creative activities. More than a showcase of new artistic practices by students and young artists, the event also suggests how public spaces, arts…
In the final days of June, at the Hanoi Museum, the scale model of the Capital’s Master Plan with a 100-year vision attracted broad public attention. More than a visual representation of Hanoi’s future urban structure, the model offered a new way of imagining the city in the century ahead: how Hanoi will grow, and…
Increasing international connectivity is not just about calls for collaboration; it begins with Hanoi creating platforms “open” enough for creative resources to converge and connect. Looking at recent practices, three “slices” demonstrate how the city is opening its doors to integration: the Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2024, Biennale Photo Hanoi’25, and art residency projects—exemplified by…
From black-and-white footage capturing Hoan Kiem Lake, the Old Quarter, and rows of mahogany trees to contemporary frames of narrow alleys, old apartment blocks, and expanding new urban areas—Hanoi remains one of the few cities continuously tracked by Vietnamese cinema for over seven decades. The most profound shift lies not only in the urban landscape…
From opening industrial heritage sites like the Hang Dau Water Tower and Gia Lâm Train Factory to experimenting with temporary functional conversions of museums, flower gardens, lecture halls, and cultural institutions, the Hanoi Creative Design Festival in recent years has served as a laboratory for urban regeneration. As Hanoi announces the framework for the 2026…
