This section serves as the central entry point for press articles regarding Quang deLam. You will also find links that provide broader context for his work. This information reflects his ongoing engagement with the art field and his dedication to staying at the forefront of contemporary artistic practice.
Highlights
With an academic background in image sciences and professional career in digital media, French-Vietnamese multidisciplinary artist Quang deLam works across photography, painting and installation.
At the heart of this installation resides the index cabinet, a comprehensive guide holding every reference from the library, from A to Z. It speaks to a fundamental truth: while fully consuming all knowledge is impossible, the means to access it is paramount. This piece of furniture, in its very essence, constructs the visual metaphor of the Archive.
In the photo series, we see the cabinet embarking on a journey across the city,
“Lotus Gallery is pleased to present Seas of Silk, a solo exhibition by artist Quang deLam.
Drawing inspiration from the Silk Road – not merely a vital trade route but a conduit for the exchange of ideas, religions, and cultures across borders – Quang deLam, through the lens of contemporary art, journeys back through history to reimagine this complex network from a unique perspective.
Through a multidisciplinary practice that spans painting,
The article is the concept view for the paintings done for the Exhibition “Seas of Silk” at the gallery Lotus (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) , from October 3 to October 19, 2025
Historical Context
The concept of “Silk Road,” coined in 1877 by geographer Ferdinand von Richthofen, was employed to discuss the early period of trade between the Roman Empire and Han China
The Maritime Silk Road, also known as the Maritime Silk Route,
Gardens hold a significant place in various mythologies around the world, often symbolizing paradise, creation, and the divine. More then now then ever gardens provide a direct connection to nature, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
In Japanese mythology and Zen Buddhism, gardens are seen as places of meditation and reflection. They often symbolize the natural world in its most essential and abstract form. Early gardens were influenced by Chinese garden philosophy,
“This show will explore the dynamic interaction between XEM’s artworks, innovative installation concepts, and viewer engagement, creating a lively and evolving environment. Be part of it to experience the energy and creativity that XEM brings to the forefront of contemporary photography, as they continue to redefine the medium’s role in both archival truth and fictional creation.” Text by Vin Gallery
Visual artist Quang Lam explores the relationship between maps and territory. It is encapsulated in the famous expression “the map is not the territory,” coined by Polish-American philosopher Alfred Korzybski.
“The Autograph Collection Hotels, in collaboration with Vinpearl Landmark 81, has launched the visionary project “Gallery in the Sky.” I would like to cultivate the values of international connections and exchanges, leveraging the unique setting of Vinpearl Landmark 81. My vision for “Gallery in the Sky” involves capturing captivating photographs of airplanes arriving from all corners of the globe, visible from the hotel. But invisible, they are like “Air Flows”.
Written by Dr Bridget Tracy Tan Director, Institute of Southeast Asia Arts – Art Galleries Academic Advisor (Southeast Asian Arts) Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
“Quang Lam’s style is unquestioningly about play, but also about accountability. He wants the viewer to know how we experience what we experience, through what we enact and the thoughts we think, the ways in which we move. His contribution to the exhibition is a series of installations demonstratng the state of the world.
By Prof. Steve Bisson, Paris College of Art Chief editor Urbanautica Institute
The living conditions of the masses have not always coincided with an earthly Eden. Even today, this is the case if we observe urbanism and, in particular, the state of the suburbs or the metropolitan densities that leave little space for green dreams. A terrace is already a privilege. In its progressive urbanization, the human species has distanced itself from nature,
