HUFLITers cultivate the souls of contemporary art

TÁC GIẢ: Department of International Relations & Communications
NGÀY: 02/07/2025

The workshop “Contemporary Art & Community Connectivity” was organized with the aim of helping students gain deeper insights into contemporary art, while also highlighting its potential as a powerful medium for community engagement and creative thinking.

The event welcomed two special guests: Ms. Nguyễn Ngọc Tú Dung and Mr. Nguyễn Phan Anh, both talented artists holding Master’s degrees in Arts from Utrecht University (Netherlands). Ms. Tú Dung is a multidisciplinary art researcher, practitioner, and educator, and a member of the Read-in Collective. Mr. Phan Anh is an interdisciplinary artist based in Ho Chi Minh City, who graduated from the Ho Chi Minh City University of Fine Arts before obtaining his Master’s degree from Utrecht University.

Faculty board with the guest speakers

Drawing from their artistic perspectives and rich experience, the two speakers guided HUFLIT students on a fascinating journey through contemporary art, sparking both deep emotional reflection and creative inspiration.

To warm up the atmosphere, students were asked at check-in to draw an object or concept they once deeply desired but no longer find valuable. Though unusual, this prompt encouraged participants to pause and reflect, setting a curious and creative tone for the workshop.

Participations in the workshop

After the students completed their drawings, Ms. Tú Dung projected a collage of all the submissions on screen. The display, full of diverse forms and symbols, intrigued the students. She invited several participants to share the stories behind their drawings. Among the playful or modest explanations like “I’m not good at drawing” or “I had no idea,” there were also touching stories about unfulfilled dreams and aspirations.

Following this segment, Mr. Phan Anh showed a compilation of art films from around the world, offering fresh perspectives and expanding students’ artistic horizons. Participants then engaged in hands-on activities, such as storyboarding, group painting, and presenting their ideas, designed to hone their creativity and teamwork skills.

One notable project came from Group “Địa Chấn”, a team passionate about environmental protection. The name reflects their core message: Trees are the green lungs of the Earth, yet human actions, such as deforestation, pollution, and waste, are reducing forest coverage, causing a “seismic shift” in our atmosphere. The group proposed several solutions to mitigate these issues. After their presentation, Ms. Tú Dung offered thoughtful feedback on their storytelling approach, helping them refine their narrative and strengthen their teamwork abilities.

Students practicing teamwork and creativity

The workshop buzzed with energy and enthusiasm. Students actively engaged with the guest speakers, asked insightful questions, and fully immersed themselves in the activities. Through each completed piece of work, the student groups conveyed meaningful stories and messages.

More than just an art lesson, the workshop helped students develop their powers of observation, critical thinking, and visual storytelling skills. It nurtured the artistic souls of HUFLIT students and underscored the role of art in connecting people and building creative communities.

Some photos from the workshop:

  • HUFLITers explore the art of creativity at the “Art of Soap” - soap decorating workshop
    At the “Art of Soap” workshop, HUFLIT students had the opportunity to unleash their creativity by combining ingredients, adjusting scents, and designing their own personalized soap products
  • “The art of the deal” – Negotiation secrets: the key to success in persuasion skills
    Recently, the talk show “The Art of the Deal – Negotiation Secrets” welcomed over 400 students from various faculties and majors to engage with and learn from an experienced guest speaker in the fields of negotiation and persuasion - Mr. Phung Cong Dung, Former Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam–Cambodia Friendship Association (Term II, 2022–2023). MASTERTALK, a student group from the Faculty of International Relations and Communications at HUFLIT, organized the event.
  • Insights – experience – real stories from an account manager at the talk show “Account – Understand the job, understand the person”
    Recently, HUFLIT students had the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and real-world experience about the role of an Account Manager from a guest speaker with over 12 years of expertise in the marketing industry at the talk show “Account – Understand the Job, Understand the Person.”

CONTACT INFO

Apply for admission at tuyensinh.huflit.edu.vn
Find out information huflit.edu.vn

Advising education enrollment

Hotline 1900 2800
Email tuyensinh@huflit.edu.vn
Zalo 0965 876 700
icon-bar