More than 1,000 photos participated in Photo Hanoi'25, only 4 photos were eliminated

The exhibition evaluation board of Photo Hanoi '25 - International Photography Biennale evaluated over 1,000 photos and only eliminated 4 inappropriate photos.

Andy Solomon's "Continuity - Vietnam" exhibition in Photo Hanoi '25

This information was shared by Mr. Hoang Quoc Viet, Head of the Culture and Arts Department of the Hanoi City Party Committee's Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department, when answering questions from Tuoi Tre Online at a press conference on the afternoon of October 22.

Photo Hanoi '25 - an international photography biennial organized by the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports and the French Institute in Vietnam, in collaboration with the UNESCO Office in Hanoi and various embassies, will take place throughout November in Hanoi.

Photo Hanoi '25 : Over 170 artists from 21 countries

The second Biennale attracted the participation of over 170 visual artists, photographers, curators, and professionals. In the field of photography, participants come from 21 countries around the world ; there are 22 solo and group exhibitions, along with 29 side activities such as film screenings, workshops, thematic seminars, discussions, book launches, art tours, etc.

Outstanding international artists coming to Biennale Photo Hanoi 2025 include: Jean-François Spricigo, Andy Soloman, Bert Danckaert, Birgit Kleber, O'se Brendan, Yuki Tawada, Catherine Karnow, José Manuel Ballester, David van Dartel, Štěpánka Stein, Tony Noël, Antoine d'Agata, Francesco Chiot...

Among them are artists deeply connected to Vietnam, including architects, painters, philosophers, and more.

Some notable exhibitions include: the Vertical Landscape Exhibition, featuring photographers from Europe and Vietnam, showcasing works arranged around Hoan Kiem Lake.

An exhibition by a group of young photographers from Southeast Asia, offering powerful visual evidence of the impact of climate change, is taking place at Dien Hong flower garden.

Two exhibitions take the public back in time to their memories. One exhibition showcases artworks depicting the Hương examinations at the end of the 19th century, displayed on the walls of the Temple of Literature - National University.

And an exhibition of images of Vietnam from the 1970s and 1980s is displayed on the wall of the French Embassy.

A photograph participating in the exhibition "Nostalgia for Cities" in Photo Hanoi '25

Celebrating the spirit of dialogue and discovery.

Mr. Éric Soulier - Counselor for Cooperation and Cultural Activities, Director of the French Institute in Vietnam - affirmed that Photo Hanoi '25 is a place to celebrate the spirit of dialogue and exploration - celebrating all the elements that make photography so vibrant today.

The exhibitions are curated by both Vietnamese and international curators.

Regarding the evaluation of the works submitted for the exhibition, Mr. Hoang Quoc Viet said that this year there were 10 applications, with over 1,000 photos. After evaluation, the council only rejected 4 photos that were deemed unsuitable.

"Most of the works demonstrate artistic value, reflect a humanistic spirit, and offer fresh perspectives. Four photographs were excluded because they were deemed unsuitable. For example, one photograph depicted the emotions of a father and son during their journey living in the capital, and included an image of them lying in a location where traffic laws were violated," Mr. Viet said.

Regarding the correlation in skill levels between Vietnamese and international artists participating in Photo Hanoi '25, artist Nguyen The Son, representing the organizing committee, told Tuoi Tre Online that he participated in organizing both Photo Hanoi 2023 and 2025 and found little difference in the artistic quality of Vietnamese and international artists at the Biennale.

In reality, it's clear that the starting point in terms of training and practice environment for photography in Vietnam cannot compare to that of developed countries. However, in art photography, the gap between Vietnamese and international artists is very small.

"There is a 'catch-up' between Vietnamese and international artists in photography, from traditional photography to digital photography, contemporary photography, conceptual photography, and especially contemporary photography," said Mr. The Son.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/hon-1-000-buc-anh-tham-gia-photo-hanoi25-chi-4-anh-bi-loai-20251022213604475.htm