EXHIBITION: OPEN STUDIO “DIALOGUE” WHEN PHOTOGRAPHY STEPS OUT OF THE FRAME • After many experiments printing photographs onto everyday objects—from worn surfaces and unusual materials to things not originally meant for photography—ngẩn. has gathered all these explorations into a single, tangible space and named it “Dialogue.” • In this workshop opening, street photographs no longer …

The Photo Talk & Workshop “Capture The Street”, led by Canon Master Hải Thanh, concluded after two inspiring days (April 4–5, 2026) at COMPLEX 01, offering participants a rich and immersive journey into lifestyle photography. The program began with a Photo Talk session, where photographer Hải Thanh shared his approach to street and lifestyle photography …

On March 29, five talented Gen Z directors brought a special cinematic experience to White Light Cinéhub, presenting a series of five short documentary films alongside an engaging discussion session with the audience. These works mark the debut documentaries of emerging filmmakers: Trần Thùy Linh, Nguyễn Hoàng Nguyên, Nguyễn Bích Ngân, Linh Linh, and Giàng …

On March 21–22, ngẩn hosted the Bày Bừa Art Fair at the ground floor of COMPLEX 01 – a small, open art market where people could simply bring what they’ve made and share it together. The fair featured a variety of creative works, from photo prints, zines, and illustrations to handmade crafts and charming independent …

On 12 and 13 March, The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam and White Light Cinéhub successfully hosted two public lectures at COMPLEX 01, led by cultural critic Yomota Inuhiko. At “J-Lens #1.2: Studies on Japanese Cinema (Kurosawa Akira)” on 12 March, iconic cuts from films of the renowned director were screened at …

The opening race of the 2026 Formula 1 season unfolded in an exciting atmosphere through F1 WATCH PARTY | AUSTRALIAN GP 2026, hosted by ONION Gaming Club and bringing together a community of speed enthusiasts to watch the first race of the new season. Held at Event Space COMPLEX 01, the event created a gathering …

On March 8, White Light Cinéhub hosted “A Conversation with Young Filmmakers: Telling Love Stories Through Short Films,” offering audiences an opportunity to meet filmmakers and discover different approaches to portraying love on screen. As part of the program, audiences enjoyed five short films presenting five distinct perspectives, while also hearing from directors Nguyễn Lê …

Following the series Nghề Nghệ Art-Work: Nghề Ngựa (Phúc Am Village, Hanoi), first introduced during the kickoff program of the Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2026, in March Nghề Nghệ and COMPLEX 01 invited you to visit the exhibition “Thiết Mã Thăng Thiên.” By reinterpreting the image of Saint Gióng riding an iron horse through Nghề …

On the weekend of February 7-8, 2026, “Cũ Tớ Mới Cậu Vol.10: Tớ Dọn Tủ, Cậu Trúng Tủ” officially returned to COMPLEX 01. The familiar Garage Sale event came back, where people “consign and liquidate” together, passing on clothes, accessories, and surplus items. During the year-end period, the program successfully called on many people to …

From January 24-30, 2026, the art exhibition “An Exhibition of Cao Thanh Lan & Gregor Siedl (Siedl/Cao duo) / Âm Âm | Drone & Drone” took place at Event Space, 3rd floor of COMPLEX 01. The exhibition was an installation inspired by Vietnamese kite flutes, presented by Heritage Art Space with support from COMPLEX 01, …

From January 9-11, 2026, the traveling art festival “Giữa Miền Di-Dịch / Dealing in Distance” opened at COMPLEX 01 with the participation of 13 Southeast Asian artists working in Southeast Asia and Germany. Co-initiated by four Goethe-Instituts in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Indonesia, and the Philippines, the program explores migration as a relational, ever-evolving …

“Chơi Rì 2025: Play Station in Hanoi” took place at COMPLEX 01 as a special journey about play. “Chơi Rì” is an art project where children in Na Rì, Bắc Kạn become game designers using local materials from their own living environment. In Tày/Nùng language, Na Rì means “long rice field,” and “Chơi Rì” carries …

From December 27, 2025 to January 3, 2026, the project to raise awareness about children with special needs “Chèo Méo 2025” took place at COMPLEX 01. “Chèo méo” is a Vietnamese phonetic transcription of the sound that Minh – a child with autism – continuously makes in Tohe’s art class, a personal expression method beyond …

In December 2025, COMPLEX 01 transformed into Block Factory – a special “joy production factory” for the Christmas season. Inspired by minimalist shapes and colors from Santa’s toy factory, the event created a festival day full of energy with craft workshops, creative play areas, Christmas music, and warm connecting activities. Wood Workshop – Creative Gara …

On November 23, 2025, in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (23/11/2005 – 23/11/2025), the Faculty of Cultural Industries and Heritage, VNU – SIS (Vietnam National University, Hanoi) in collaboration with COMPLEX 01, Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, and Nghe Moi – CCHN organized “Heritage Day SIS 2025: The Heritage …

From November 3-19, 2025, Photo Hanoi ’25 took place at COMPLEX 01 with a diverse series of photography activities – from in-depth roundtables and exhibitions to documentary screenings, gathering photographers, curators, educators, researchers, and gallery representatives from Vietnam and internationally. Exhibition “to see or to be seen” – Birgit Kleber The exhibition opening on the …

From October 21-27, 2025, Gender Week 2025 with the theme “Seeing Gender in the World” took place at COMPLEX 01, initiated by ECUE and TUVA Communication, in collaboration with Vietcetera and COMPLEX 01. Interactive Space “Seeing Gender in the World” The central activity was an interactive space open from 5:00 PM on October 21 and …

On the occasion of Vietnamese Women’s Day (October 20th), White Light Cinéhub is honored to present the program “Screening & Discussion with Young Female Directors”, featuring a collection of five short films across various genres (drama, animation, and documentary) by five directors: Trần Thị Hà Trang, Trần Hoàng Hà, Nguyễn Minh Khuê, Châu Thúy An, …