Founded by the Chinese-American collector Mr. Niu, VAC was officially established in Hanoi in early 2023. We first launched the archival research project to investigate the history of modern and contemporary Vietnamese art. After numerous studio visits and interviews with key members of the Vietnamese art community, we realized the importance of building a support system for young Vietnamese artists to grow and facilitating cross-border dialogues. In the summer of 2023, we formed a global advisory board, including seasoned art professionals with a wealth of academic knowledge and extensive experience in the ever-evolving global art market. In April 2024, we launched a 3-month artist residency program in Hanoi.

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VAC is thrilled to announce its new location in Shanghai opened on December 7, 2024. This marks VAC’s first expansion from its Hanoi home to fulfill our long-term vision of supporting artists in production, exhibition, and network opportunities on a global stage. Following Shanghai, VAC will roll out a series of programs in Seoul, New York, and Toronto thanks to the generous support from the VAC Circle, including artists, art enthusiasts, collectors, seasoned

professionals, philanthropists, and communities in arts, culture, academia, business, and governmental sectors. With such joined forces, we hope to build a healthy, embracing, and supportive ecosystem where we all can contribute and thrive. VAC Shanghai will organize seasonal exhibitions, educational programs, and short-term residency to enhance the visibility of artists of Vietnamese descent and facilitate cross-cultural dialogues and connections across regions.