It feels a phenomenal achievement to have made it to the end of 2022, just 8 months ago Vietnam had still not opened up to travel and tourism and most of the country was still observing various forms of social distancing.

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These past two years have seen a dramatic impact on the creative industries and here they are still not fully recovered from the aftereffects it has bought. Artists, and the spaces that house them - galleries, studios, community art spaces - have been adversely affected by even greater cuts in funding and financial support. Still,

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Art moves people,

it brings hope, curiosity

and aspiration.

 

 

So, Art For You, the affordable art fair organised by Manzi Art Space and Work Room Four is back to Hanoi this December with its 15th edition. It is at this time more important than ever to consider how you can support your local artistic community by being a patron of the arts, no matter how small. We hope you consider what an impact buying art from local practitioners can have.

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This special 15th Edition of our Art Fair returns to its original home at Manzi Art Space.