With “The Solar Falls Silently”, Palais de Tokyo presents essentially the most in depth solo exhibition thus far by Vietnamese artist—her first monographic exhibition in France.
Phan’s work unfolds as a poetic, multilayered reflection on Vietnam’s turbulent previous and evolving current. On the coronary heart of this present are themes of colonial legacy, environmental transformation, and cultural reminiscence. The exhibition options 4 newly created works, together with a video piece and a collection of summary work conceived particularly for this event—an homage to the aesthetics of Asian modernist structure, significantly the brise-soleil. These works are offered alongside a number of her most seminal items, providing a profound perception into the lyrical energy of her creative voice.
A key part of the exhibition explores the colonial actions of Jesuit missionary Alexandre de Rhodes (1591–1660) and ethnologist Jacques Dournes (1922–1993). Phan’s oeuvre enters into compelling dialogue with the legacy of Vietnamese-French artist Điềm Phùng Thị (1920–2002), whose distinctive visible language developed in France has been a serious supply of inspiration for Thảo Nguyên Phan. The present additionally options interventions by up to date Vietnamese artist Trương Công Tùng, whose work introduces resonant counterpoints and enriches the narrative material of the exhibition.
Born in 1987 in Ho Chi Minh Metropolis, the place she continues to stay and work, Thảo Nguyên Phan is well known as one of the vital compelling voices in up to date Asian artwork. Her observe weaves collectively picture, textual content, and historical past with poetic depth. Her work has been featured on the Venice Biennale, MANIFESTA, Tate St Ives, WIELS, HangarBicocca, and Artwork Basel Hong Kong. She was nominated for the Hugo Boss Artwork Award and took part within the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative, working carefully with Joan Jonas.
Phan can also be co-founder of the collective Artwork Labor (alongside Trương Công Tùng and Arlette Quynh- Anh Tràn). Her works are a part of main worldwide collections, together with MoMA (New York), MMCA (Seoul), and the Han Nefkens Basis. She has had a longstanding partnership with Galerie ZINK, which represents her solely worldwide. Parallel to the Paris exhibition, Galerie ZINK in Germany will host a curated group present that includes her works:
at Palais de Tokyo, Paris
till September 7, 2025
