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 Soloman's Vietnam - Continuation Exhibition in Photo Hanoi '25

The information was shared by Mr. Hoang Quoc Viet - Head of the Department of Culture and Arts, Propaganda and Mass Mobilization of the Hanoi Party Committee - when answering Tuoi Tre Online at the press conference on the afternoon of October 22.

Photo Hanoi '25 - International Photography Biennale, organized by the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports and the French Institute in Vietnam, with the support of the UNESCO Office in Hanoi and embassies, will take place throughout November in Hanoi.

Photo Hanoi '25 : more than 170 artists from 21 countries

The second Biennale attracted the participation of more than 170 visual artists, photographers, curators and experts. in the field of photography from 21 countries around the world ; 22 solo and group exhibitions and 29 sideline activities such as: film screenings, seminars, thematic talks, discussions, book launches, art tours...

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 who are deeply attached to Vietnam, including architects, painters, philosophers...

Some notable exhibitions include: Vertical Landscape Exhibition, with the participation of photographers from Europe and Vietnam, introducing works installed around Hoan Kiem Lake.

An exhibition by a group of young photographers from Southeast Asia, providing powerful visual evidence of the impacts of climate change, took place at Dien Hong flower garden.

Two exhibitions take the public back in time. One exhibition introduces works recording images of the Hương examinations at the end of the 19th century, displayed on the walls of the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam.

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

A photo 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 honor the spirit of dialogue and discovery - to honor all the elements that make up the strong vitality of photography today.

The exhibitions are curated by Vietnamese and international curators.

Regarding the evaluation of the works participating in the exhibition, Mr. Hoang Quoc Viet said that this year there were 10 sets of documents participating, with over 1,000 photos. After evaluation, the council only eliminated 4 photos that were not suitable.

"Most of the works show artistic value, reflect the human spirit, and present new perspectives. Four photos were eliminated because they were not suitable. For example, a photo related to the emotions of a father and son on their journey to live in the capital, including an image of a person lying in a position that violated traffic laws," said Mr. Viet.

Regarding the correlation of 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 seasons and noticed little difference in the art of Vietnamese and international artists at the Biennale.

In fact, it is clear that in terms of training and practice, the art of photography in Vietnam cannot be compared to that of developed countries. However, in art photography, the difference between Vietnamese and international artists is very small.

"There is a "chase" between Vietnamese artists and international artists in photography, from traditional photography, to digital photography, contemporary photography, conceptual photography, 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