Introduction
The "Hồi Cố Vọng Lai" exhibition explores the intersection of local context, historical narratives, and global influences, striving to define an independent Vietnamese artistic language. By bringing together works from three pivotal artists of the Đổi Mới period, the exhibition not only celebrates their enduring creative journey and impact but also serves as a "retrospection" of the past to forge the future, especially commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Vietnam University of Fine Arts.
The "Hồi Cố Vọng Lai" or "Retrospective of Vision" exhibition is the first event to gather three prominent artists representing Vietnamese Fine Arts during the Đổi Mới period: Lý Trực Sơn, Ca Lê Thắng, and Đào Minh Tri. Held from September 13, 2025, to October 26, 2025, at the Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA), the exhibition showcases 100 paintings, celebrating their enduring creative journey and significant influence on modern Vietnamese art. This event also pays tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Vietnam University of Fine Arts (1925 – 2025). The three artists, all graduates of the Vietnam College of Fine Arts, bring local memories, materials, and symbols to create unique artistic worldviews. The exhibition is not just a collection of works but also a "map" reflecting the interplay between local, historical, and global contexts, as well as an effort to forge an independent "Vietnamese art language," looking back to shape the future. VCCA will also host diverse experiential activities such as art talks and exhibition tours.
