Photo Hanoi '25 – A vibrant international photography biennale with over 50 events across Hanoi

Photo Hanoi '25 - International Photography Biennale will take place throughout November with a series of activities taking place at more than 20 locations, expected to contribute to building Hanoi into a creative meeting point in the field of photography in Asia.

On the afternoon of October 22, in Hanoi, the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports , the French Institute in Hanoi, and the UNESCO Office in Hanoi held a press conference to inform about the Photo Hanoi '25 International Photography Biennale.

Press conference scene about the Photo Hanoi International Photography Biennale '25. Photo: Organizing Committee

Photo Hanoi '25 International Photography Biennale is organized by the Hanoi People's Committee and the French Embassy in Vietnam. The Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports and the French Institute in Vietnam are in charge of the implementation, with the support of the UNESCO Office in Hanoi and a network of domestic and foreign partners.

The event took place from November 1 to 30, attracting the participation of more than 170 visual artists, photographers, curators and experts in the field of photography from 21 countries around the world ; with 22 solo and group exhibitions and 29 sideline activities such as film screenings, seminars, thematic talks, discussions, book launches, art tours...

Director of Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports Bach Lien Huong speaks at the press conference. Photo: BTC

Speaking at the press conference, Director of the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports Bach Lien Huong emphasized that the Photo Hanoi '25 - International Photography Biennale event is a continuation of the photo exhibition project jointly organized by the Embassy of the French Republic in Vietnam, the Hanoi People's Committee, and partners operating in the fields of culture and arts in 2021 and 2023. Following the above success, in 2025 the Photo Hanoi - International Photography Biennale event will be organized on a larger scale and more prestigious.

According to Director Bach Lien Huong, Photo Hanoi '25 is a joint picture of the resonance and connection of domestic and foreign organizations, units and individuals with the same desire to commit to bringing quality art closer to all classes of the public who love photography, people and tourists. This is a good opportunity for Vietnamese and international photographers to have the opportunity to display their outstanding works, share technology and experience in unique, diverse and rich creative methods; actively contribute to effectively promoting the potential and cultural strengths of the Capital, raising awareness of the social community and businesses about the important role of the creative cultural industry in the socio-economic development of the city.

The Director of the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports emphasized that the implementation of the Photo Hanoi '25 event also demonstrates the city's strong commitment to implementing cultural initiatives and projects within the framework of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network through organizing events associated with diversifying forms of artistic creativity; promoting international cooperation and cultural integration between Hanoi and countries in the region and the world; making a meaningful contribution to making Hanoi a regional creative center.

Mr. Éric SOULIER, Counselor for Cooperation and Cultural Activities, Director of the French Institute in Vietnam, spoke. Photo: Organizing Committee

At the press conference, Mr. Éric SOULIER, Counselor for Cooperation and Cultural Activities, Director of the French Institute in Vietnam, emphasized that for the French Institute in Vietnam, this Biennale is not just a simple cultural event; it is the result of many years of cooperation, dialogue and mutual trust between France and Vietnam, as well as of the growing community of artists and organizations from both Vietnam and internationally.

According to Mr. Éric SOULIER, with the desire to create a community, decentralized and open project, Photo Hanoi '25 goes beyond the limits of traditional spaces such as galleries or cultural centers; at the same time, bringing photography into the heart of the city, into public spaces, making it easy for people to access and putting photography at the center of everyday life.

Photo Hanoi '25 is a rare opportunity for the Vietnamese photography community to exchange, learn and stand shoulder to shoulder with international friends right in Hanoi. The event brings together many prestigious names in world photography, opening a platform for professional dialogue, knowledge exchange and career connection.

Representatives of countries introduce the participation of artists at Photo Hanoi '25. Photo: Organizing Committee

The series of workshops, talks, art tours and portfolio reviews (professional photography consulting sessions) bring practical value, especially to young photographers on their journey to build their career, affirm their name and gradually reach out to regional and international markets.

This is also an opportunity for photography practitioners to receive direct feedback from curators, professionals and the public, thereby deepening their personal artistic practice and opening up opportunities for cross-border collaboration.

Not only for professionals, Photo Hanoi '25 is also a colorful visual feast for the general public and tourists from Vietnam and abroad. The content of the exhibition activities within the framework of Photo Hanoi '25 ranges from historical memories, urban landscapes, to global issues such as climate change, the relationship between humans and nature...

In particular, exhibitions are not only held at cultural institutions such as the Exhibition House at 45 Trang Tien, 93 Dinh Tien Hoang, the Cultural and Art Center at 22 Hang Buom, 2 Le Thai To, 49 Tran Hung Dao... or cultural spaces and galleries familiar to the public who love visual arts such as the French Institute in Vietnam, Japan Foundation, Casa Italia, Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA), Complex 01, Long Bien Art Space, Matca, S+ Six Senses Space, Chau & Co gallery... but also appear in many prominent public spaces of the capital such as Dien Hong flower garden, the space around Hoan Kiem Lake, the wall of the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam relic site, or the facade of the French Embassy...

Accompanying events include unique experiences such as practicing manual photography, taking photos with vintage cameras, exploring 19th-century wet plate techniques, lumen photo printing workshops, making handmade photo books...

Events are completely open and free for the public to experience and enjoy.

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