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Trần Lương's First International Survey at Art Gallery of Western Australia

exhibition · 2026-07-29

The Art Gallery of Western Australia presents 'Trần Lương: Tầm Tã – Soaked in the Long Rain,' the first international survey of the Vietnamese artist, covering thirty years of his practice. The exhibition traces Lương's evolution from painting in the early 1980s to performance and conceptual art after Vietnam's economic opening, and later collaborative community work. It includes installation, painting, performance, community engagement, and institution making, offering insights into a practice shaped by Vietnam's political and social transitions. Lương has also served as activist, archivist, curator, facilitator, and mentor. The exhibition runs from 28 March to 16 August 2026 in Western Australia. A featured work is 'Steam Rice Man' (2001), a durational performance at Mạo Khê coal mine factory in Quảng Ninh, Vietnam.

Key facts

  • First international survey of Vietnamese artist Trần Lương
  • Covers thirty years of the artist's practice
  • Traces shift from 1980s painting to performance and conceptual art after Vietnam's economic opening
  • Includes installation, painting, performance, community engagement, and institution making
  • Lương has roles as activist, archivist, curator, facilitator, and mentor
  • Exhibition at Art Gallery of Western Australia from 28 March to 16 August 2026
  • Featured work: 'Steam Rice Man' (2001) at Mạo Khê coal mine factory, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam

Entities

Artists

  • Trần Lương

Institutions

  • Art Gallery of Western Australia
  • Art Almanac

Locations

  • Western Australia
  • Australia
  • Mạo Khê
  • Quảng Ninh
  • Vietnam

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