For American scholar Jack Weatherford, a professor of anthropology at Macalester College in Minnesota, Việt Nam is a country that evokes memoirs and feelings. He lost his father due to the war in Việt Nam, that’s why he felt a deep sympathy with the local people.

Those interested in learning more about contemporary photography can take part in a workshop with Jamie Maxtone Graham at Hanoi DocLab on August 6.

An exhibition titled ‘The Eye of Istanbul’ is ongoing with photos taken by Turkish photographer Ara Guler.

Contemporary, chiseled puzzle pieces made of iron, bronze, aluminum and wood are on display at the exhibition “Puzzle Pieces” by sculptor Lương Văn Việt.

The exhibition, Lacquerware – From Inspiration to Reality, shows the unique shapes, splendid colours and decorative patterns symbolising Eastern culture created by Hanoia.

When young Romanian artist Sergiu Moise told people that he has mixed blood, half Vietnamese and half Romanian, most people believe him, because he speaks Vietnamese language like a local, lacking the foreign accent that most foreigners have when they speak.

The German Business Association’s annual Oktoberfest event will be held from Sept 19-22 at Hotel Nikko Saigon on 235 Nguyễn Văn Cừ Street in HCM City District 1.

An exhibition of the so-called Gang of Five contemporary artists will open at 6 pm today at the Factory Contemporary Arts Centre at 15 Nguyễn Ư Dĩ St in HCM City’s District 2.