Deadline: 10 March 2025
The German Embassy is pleased to invite applications from young and talented Vietnamese artists to participate in a unique art project, to highlight the 50th anniversary of German-Vietnamese relations since the establishment of diplomatic relations on September 23, 1975.
They are extending an invitation to creative minds to turn the outer wall of the German embassy into an open-air canvas. Your art works shall exemplify diverse perspectives and views on the multifaceted dimension of the relation between Germany and Vietnam. The project aims to foster cultural exchange and showcase the vibrant artistic talent of young Vietnamese artists. The artistic concept should creatively depict key aspect of the Vietnamese-German relationship.
Interested artists are encouraged to submit a short personal introduction, a rough sketch of their proposed artwork, and a list of required art materials for its production on the canvas.
Themes
- Consider themes such as:
- Future aspirations: Express hopes and dreams for the future of the Vietnamese-German partnership
- Personal encounters or experiences that have shaped your understanding of Germany
- Cultural convergences and differences
- Historical connections: Explore shared history between Vietnam in Germany
- And above all they welcome your personal interpretations and cultural narratives in the context of the bilateral relations between Vietnam and Germany.
Benefits
- This live event aims to provide you with the opportunity to finalize your art project on-site and connect with your fellow artists friends, representatives of the Contemporary Arts Centre, Vietnam Institute of Culture and Arts Studies (VICAS) and staff of the German embassy during a buffet lunch.
- Following the event, all art works will be exhibited for 3 months along the outer wall of the German embassy and showcased on the anniversary website where they will be made available for purchase.
Duration
- The live event will take place on Friday, 11.04.2025 at the German Embassy in Hanoi, Tran Phu Str. 27, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.
Eligibility Criteria
- This call for applications is open to Vietnamese visual media artists and Vietnamese art students
- Applications can be submitted by individuals as well as groups.
For more information, visit German Embassy Hanoi.
