Quynh Pham on two decades of Galerie Quynh and Vietnam’s Evolving Art Scene

Observer

Observer speaks with Quynh Pham, co-founder and director of Galerie Quynh, on the occasion of the gallery’s 21st anniversary exhibition, reflecting on two decades of building and sustaining Vietnam’s contemporary art ecosystem.

 

In conversation with Elisa Carollo, Pham discusses the early years of returning to Vietnam, the development of contemporary art infrastructure in Ho Chi Minh City, the importance of nurturing younger generations of artists and collectors, and the evolving position of Vietnamese contemporary art within international cultural discourse.

 

The feature also highlights the anniversary exhibition 21 YEARS OF GALERIE QUYNH, curated by Thái Hà, alongside the gallery’s ongoing commitment to supporting experimental practices, critical dialogue, and long-term cultural development in Vietnam.

 

 

Read the full interview by Elisa Carollo on Observer here.

 

 

July 7, 2025