From 23 May to 15 June 2025, Gallery Medium and Galerie BAO present Mắt Nhớ (The Gaze That Remembers), the first solo exhibition in Vietnam by Huỳnh Công Nhớ following acclaimed show in Paris.
This marks a special collaboration between Gallery Medium (HCMC) and Galerie BAO (Paris), united by a shared belief in the emotional power of art and storytelling. Together, they bring Nhớ’s intuitive, heartfelt practice home.
Born in Đà Nẵng in 1991, Huỳnh Công Nhớ stands out as an art brut (outsider art) artist with a natural talent and naïve approach that brings a raw, sincere, and instinctive expression. Entirely self-taught, he entered the art world through cinema, having been trained in Autumn Meeting program under the mentorship of director Trần Anh Hùng. With roots in filmmaking, he approaches painting like a director: each canvas tells a story through dancing brushstrokes, playful forms, and bold colors. His still-life works invite us to see everyday objects as characters—alive, magical, unforgettable.
Mắt Nhớ (The Gaze That Remembers)
23 May - 15 June 2025
Other Media
Huỳnh Công Nhớ
Artist Profile:
Huỳnh Công Nhớ (b. 1991 in Đà Nẵng, Vietnam) stands out as an art brut (outsider art) artist, endowed with natural talent and a naïve approach that lends a unique sincerity to his creations. Entirely self-taught, he entered the art world through cinema, training in the prestigious Autumn Meeting program under the mentorship of filmmaker Trần Anh Hùng, a renowned workshop for promising young international filmmakers.
In 2022, Huỳnh Công Nhớ transitioned to painting, a medium where his raw imagination and intuition have fully blossomed. His works, characterized by evocative simplicity, transform cinematic imagery into static compositions while exploring the natural balance between inner rhythm and the external world.
His work focuses on interpreting personal human experiences within Vietnam’s socio-political contexts. Combining both a naïve and incisive perspective, he opens up endless possibilities for storytelling while reminding us of the importance of human connection and the power of stories told through various materials.
Shows and Awards:
Afternoon Rêverie, 2024 Galerie BAO, Paris, FR; Hanoi Grapevine Selection, 2023, Hanoi, Vietnam; Thằng bé bán kem, Top 14 Excellent Projects – CJ Short films Project, 2023; Top 14 Xinê House Grant, HCMC, Vietnam, 2022; Nổ Cái Bùm Biennial Art Week, Da Lat, Vietnam, 2022 ; Grandma’s Broken Leg, Youth Jury Award – Competition SEA Short Film – 32nd Singapore International Festival Film, 2021 ; Projet de court métrage Ghost Dog, Top 14 Short film project CJ Entertainment, 2021 ; Top 12 Short film project Honor Lotte Cinema, HCMC, Vietnam; 2021.
