Saigon Artbook is a dynamic, non-profit organisation that publishes and exhibits quarterly in Saigon, featuring innovative and, as yet, undiscovered Vietnamese or long-term expat artists working in the city. They are now calling for submissions to find artists for the upcoming editions in 2016.

Crowdfunding is still relatively new to Vietnam. Hoa Le speaks to three people who thanks to the generosity of others have turned dreams into reality. Photos provided by the campaign organisers

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Created to spread an awareness of modern and contemporary art, Vin mixes regular exhibitions with classes for both kids and adults as well as events and all things arty. Check their website for details.

Whereas five years ago Hanoi’s emerging art scene was gaining widespread praise, now it seems to have come to a standstill — or has it? Words by David Mann. Photos by Julia Vola

LGBT issues are gaining increasing attention in Vietnam, as witnessed by last month’s exhibition at the Vietnam University of Fine Arts. Photos by Julie Vola.

Having an art teacher with a graffiti artist spouse can work to a school’s advantage

Tet Art 2015 in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter is bringing fresh contemporary art just in time for the New Year. Words by Will Reeve. Photos by Linh Cam

A cartoonist and a teacher, But Chi’s raison d’etre is to use the creation and appreciation of art as a way to open up the mind. Words by Hoa Le. Images provided by the artist

An exhibition at Goethe Insitut is putting the ao dai in the spotlight. In doing so it has created an enduring connection between past and present. Words by Katie Jacobs. Photos by Julie Vola

Though they often don’t last a week, Saigon Outcast’s artistic experiments are having a permanent effect. Words by Ed Weinberg. Photos provided by Linh Nguyen and the artists