The Photo Ha Noi ’25 International Photography Biennale will take place from November 1 to 30 across various venues in Ha Noi.
Following two successful editions in 2021 and 2023, Photo Ha Noi has proven its strong appeal, attracting more than 170,000 visitors, generating 200 press articles, and reaching 5 million people on social media.
Speaking at the press conference, Director of the Ha Noi Department of Culture and Sports Bach Lien Huong stated that Photo Ha Noi ’25 demonstrates Ha Noi’s strong commitment to implementing cultural initiatives and projects under the UNESCO Creative Cities Network by organising events that promote the diversification of artistic creativity. This, she emphasised, helps foster international cooperation and cultural integration between the capital city and countries in the region and around the world.
Photo exhibitions will be held not only in traditional cultural institutions such as exhibition houses (45 Trang Tien, 93 Dinh Tien Hoang), cultural and art centres (22 Hang Buom, 2 Le Thai To, 49 Tran Hung Dao), and well-known visual art spaces (French Institute in Viet Nam, Japan Foundation, Casa Italia, VCCA), but also in iconic public areas of the capital — including Dien Hong Garden, Hoan Kiem Lake, and the walls around the Temple of Literature.
Photo Ha Noi ’25 provides a platform for both Vietnamese and international photographers to showcase outstanding works and share creative approaches. The event also aims to raise public and business awareness of the vital role of the cultural and creative industries in Ha Noi’s socio-economic development.
According to Eric Soulier, Counsellor for Cooperation and Cultural Affairs at the French Embassy and Director of the French Institute in Viet Nam, Photo Ha Noi ’25 reaches a new milestone this year with the participation of more than 170 artists from around the world and a wide range of engaging events. “This year’s programme stands out for both its quality and diversity,” he noted.
Beyond the professional art scene, Photo Ha Noi ’25 offers a vibrant visual feast for local and international audiences. Its exhibitions will explore themes spanning historical memory, urban landscapes, and global issues such as climate change and the human–nature relationship.
