Unlike the other photographers in our series exploring Vietnam through the lens of local artists, Minh Pham is new to the game. You’d never know. Minh’s images capture moments that offer more questions than answers.
Times change. Traditions fall away. But occasionally an artist will delve back into the past, pick up an analogue activity, and imbue it with a feeling of freshness. Like Le Quoc Sy.
Alexandre Garel’s photos explore Southern Vietnamese architecture. Here he shares his favourite works.
Khoa Chim is shining a light on Vietnam’s traditions for a new generation with his innovative, eclectic work. “At some time during every cultural period, civilization sought to preserve their culture. This is my generation’s time to do the same…”
Vinh Q. Le is in love with music, from Coachella to bumping tracks in his car or cooking, it’s a constant. So we asked the executive chef and CEO of Ngoc Suong for his guest mix.
Thinh Doan is Saigon born and raised. The photographer loves scaling rooftops to get his amazing shots. Here, he tells us about his favourite images.
Five phenomenal chefs dropped by The Dot to give us their stories, and to tell us about their Saigon.
Tao is an artist, singer, rapper, producer, and more. Here, he gives us a mix of his own songs and songs by artists that inspire him.
Sông Cái gin’s first competition was a success. Eight bartenders took inspiration from Ha Giang and beyond to create their bespoke cocktails.
We have a chat with fashionisa (and foodie) Quynh Anh Shyn about confidence, creativity, and the objects that help her stay beautfiul.