Nhu Xuan Hua's 'Of Walking on Fire' at Autograph Confronts Diaspora Memory
'Of Walking on Fire' is a solo exhibition by Nhu Xuan Hua, presented by Autograph, that delves into the ways family narratives are shared or concealed over generations. Hua, who was born in Paris to Vietnamese immigrant parents, blends fine art with fashion photography, transforming archival family images into surreal representations. The exhibition's title reflects the challenges of addressing inherited stories, underscoring the limitations of language in expressing intricate family legacies. Hua notes the ongoing silence surrounding her family's past during gatherings. Through her faux archival visuals, she crafts evocative dreamscapes that reveal the fragility of memory. This exhibition, which explores diasporic identity and the significance of silence, is nearing its conclusion.
Key facts
- Autograph is hosting a solo exhibition by Nhu Xuan Hua titled 'Of Walking on Fire'.
- Hua was born and raised in Paris to immigrant parents who fled to Europe after the Vietnam War (1955-1975).
- She works at the intersection of art and fashion photography.
- The exhibition reimagines archival family photographs from Vietnam and early years in Europe.
- Hua's work reflects on how diaspora memory can splinter, blur, and slip from view.
- Questions about her family's past were often met with the refrain 'Why are you asking?'.
- The show addresses the persistence of silence even in moments of togetherness.
- The exhibition is in its final days, providing a last chance to see the work.
Entities
Artists
- Nhu Xuan Hua
Institutions
- Autograph
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Vietnam
- Europe