The end of the year is a boom of exhibitions and high-profile art events. Today, we will go through some exhibitions and art events happening in late November and December 2023. Art fans, take note!
1 Gotham Awards 2023
Date: November 27, 2023
Location: New York, United States
The Gotham Awards is a film award ceremony organized by the Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) to honor the best independent films of the year. The award ceremony, first held in 1991, is considered one of the most prestigious film awards in the United States. The winners at the Gotham Awards often serve as a basis for predicting the results of major awards such as the Oscars and Emmys. The Gotham Awards 2023 will take place on November 27, 2023, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.
This year, the film “All of Us Strangers” leads the nominations with 4 nominations, followed by “Past Lives” with 3 nominations. Both films are competing in the category of Best Feature. In the television category, the series “Beef” leads with 3 nominations.
2 Taipei Golden Horse Awards 60th Edition
Date: November 25, 2023
Location: Ton Trung Son Memorial House, Taipei, Taiwan
The Golden Horse Awards is an annual film festival and award ceremony held in Taiwan. It was established in 1962 by the Government Information Office of the Republic of China. The awards ceremony is usually held in November or December in Taipei. The Golden Horse Awards is considered one of the prominent and prestigious film awards in Chinese-speaking cinema.
This year, the film “Snow In Midsummer” with its historical drama genre by Malaysian filmmaker Chong Keat-aun leads the nominations with 9 nominations. It is followed by “Eye of The Storm” and “Marry My Dead Body” with 8 nominations each.
3 8Wonder Winter Festival
Date: December 16, 2023
Location: Phu Quoc United Center
Ticket Price: Approximately 1,000,000 – 10,000,000 VND
8Wonder Winter Festival is an annual music event held at Phu Quoc United Center in Phu Quoc, Vietnam. The second edition of the festival will take place on December 16, 2023, with the participation of Maroon 5 band and famous Vietnamese artists such as Sơn Tùng M-TP, Hoàng Thuỳ Linh, Tóc Tiên, Binz, Vũ, Karik, AMEE, JustaTee.
In addition to music, the festival also features other entertainment activities such as colorful carnival, interactive activities with technology, and attractive food stalls. 8Wonder Winter Festival promises to be a memorable music event, bringing great experiences to the audience. Tickets for the festival have been on sale since November 3, 2023. Audience can purchase tickets online at VinWonders.com or at authorized ticket agents nationwide.
4 K-Pop Exhibition “D’festa”
Date: October 14 – November 30, 2023
Location: Time City Mega Mall, Hanoi, Vietnam
“D’festa” K-Pop Exhibition is a cultural event organized by Dispatch, a news agency, featuring 9 top K-Pop groups: BTS, NCT 127, NCT DREAM, STRAY KIDS, TXT, ENHYPEN, TWICE, SEVENTEEN, and NU’EST. The exhibition has been held in various countries, including South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Vietnam. In Vietnam, the exhibition took place at Times City Mega Mall in Hanoi from October 14 to November 30, 2023. The exhibition attracted more than 100,000 visitors and became one of the largest K-Pop cultural events in Vietnam to date.
5 “White Blank” Exhibition
Date: October 24 – December 9, 2023
Location: Galerie Quynh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
“White Blank” Exhibition is the first solo exhibition of artist Tran Nu Yen Khe, held at Galerie Quynh in Ho Chi Minh City. The exhibition showcases 30 artworks by Yen Khe, including sculptures, paintings, and drawings.
The artworks in the exhibition are created using various materials, including gypsum, cast bronze, paper pulp, handmade mulberry paper, and linen fabric. Yen Khe uses soft and fluid lines to shape her works. The dominant color of the exhibition is white, symbolizing purity, emptiness, and infinity.
“White Blank” Exhibition has received high praise from critics and audiences. Yen Khe’s artworks are considered modern, showcasing the creativity and talent of the artist.
6 “Earthizen” Exhibition
Date: November 11 – December 31, 2023
Location: 11:11 Espace, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
“Earthizen” Exhibition is an art event organized by 11:11 d’Artiste and 59 Rivoli at 11:11 Espace in Ho Chi Minh City. The exhibition showcases artworks by 5 French artists: Arthus Capmas, Sandra Chérès, Christoph Haase, Negin Rouhbakhsh, and Luigi La Ferla.
The artworks in the exhibition are created using various materials, including oil paint, acrylic, sculpture, and photography. The artists use different artistic techniques and languages to express their love and appreciation for nature.
7 “Storytelling Me. I Share the Story” Exhibition
Date: November 11 – December 30, 2023
Location: 27A Space, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
“Storytelling Me. I Share the Story” Exhibition is a group exhibition organized by the Vietnam College of Art Culture at VCCA in Ho Chi Minh City. The exhibition showcases artworks by 10 artists: Nguyen Dinh Quy, Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang, Tran Thi Kim Hoa, Le Hong Duc, Nguyen Thi Minh Hoa, Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Nguyen Thi Kim Lien, Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh, and Vo Thi Minh Nguyet.
The artworks in the exhibition are created using various materials, including painting, sculpture, installation, and photography. The “Storytelling Me. I Share the Story” exhibition is a space where ten artists present diverse realities, as well as create separate topics by applying personal, community, national, or global subjects using private memories or topics that can be inclusive throughout the world.
8 Melon Music Awards (MMA) 2023
Date: December 2, 2023
Location: INSPIRE Arena, Incheon, South Korea
Melon Music Awards (MMA) 2023 is a music award ceremony organized by Melon, the largest online music platform in South Korea. The awards ceremony is broadcast live on Melon, Wavve, and Abema.
The theme of MMA 2023 is “K-Pop Changes the World.” In November, the event organizers announced a list of 30 potential candidates for the Melon Top 10 award, including prominent names such as BTS, SUGA, Jungkook, FIFTY FIFTY, LE SSERAFIM, and more. The results are determined based on 80% of song downloads and listens by artists and 20% of votes from the audience.
9 Vietnam Festival of Creativity and Design (VFCD) 2023
Date: November 13-19, 2023 | December 1-7, 2023
Location: Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Vietnam
Vietnam Festival of Creativity and Design (VFCD) is an annual event organized by RMIT University Vietnam in collaboration with UNESCO, VICAS, and other partners in the creative industry field. The program took place in Ho Chi Minh City from November 13-19, 2023, and will take place in Hanoi from December 1-7, 2023.
VFCD 2023 focuses on the theme “Intelligence & Technology,” featuring a series of in-depth events, including workshops, exhibitions, talks, conversations, and performances to explore the creative potential of technology and related tools, as well as examine the challenges and opportunities that technology brings to creative industries.
Above are 9 art exhibitions and events happening in late November and December 2023. Save the dates and plan to enjoy the “best” art!
Source: ELLE
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