Galerie Quynh was founded in 2000 by Quynh Pham and Robert Cianchi as a non-profit online educational resource to document and archive the Vietnamese contemporary art scene. A physical space dedicated to a dynamic rotating program of exhibitions opened in December 2003.
For over two decades, Galerie Quynh has operated as a hybrid space: a contemporary art gallery and a cultural institution, playing a critical role in shaping public engagement with contemporary art. Through a robust program of exhibitions, talks, publications, and educational initiatives, it actively contributes to building awareness and understanding of contemporary artistic practices. This dual role is particularly significant in Ho Chi Minh City, where there is a notable absence of public museums and institutional infrastructure dedicated to contemporary art. As such, the gallery not only serves collectors and artists but also provides an essential platform for broader community access, dialogue, and cultural development.
The gallery has also initiated a number of not-for-profit artist-run community projects such as Sao La led by Nguyễn Kim Tố Lan and Tùng Mai, and CáRô spearheaded by curators Thái Hà and Linh Lê.