"Fortune" Art Exhibition-Vernissage

Thu Nov 06 2025 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-05:00

101 Centrepointe Dr, Ottawa, ON K2G, Canada | Ottawa

An Nguyen - Artist
Publisher/HostAn Nguyen - Artist
"Fortune" Art Exhibition-Vernissage
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November 6, 2025 to January 19, 2026
Opening: Thursday, November 6, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
ATRIUM ART GALLERY

This exhibition entitled Fortune shares An Nguyen’s personal story leaving war-torn Vietnam and living in Canada as an immigrant Canadian women, mother and artist. It also commemorates 50 years since the fall of Saigon (April 30, 1975) and Project 4000. She hopes this show celebrates the achievements of the Vietnamese community and offers audiences a greater insight into Asian culture.
BIOGRPAHY
An Nguyen is a Vietnamese artist, educator and community builder who specializes in acrylic paintings and curating art events. Her paintings depict beauty rooted in traditional Asian celebrations and customs, reframing female Asian stereotypes and motherhood expectations. Born in Saigon, Vietnam, Nguyen was part of Canada’s response to the refugee crisis post-Vietnam War. https://www.annguyenartist.com/
The artist gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the City of Ottawa, the Ontario Arts Council, and the Historical Society of Ottawa.
ATRIUM ART GALLERY
Ben Franklin Place
101 Centrepointe Drive
Ottawa, ON
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Du 6 novembre 2025 au 19 janvier 2026
Vernissage : le jeudi 6 novembre, de 17 h 30 à 19 h 30
GALERIE D’ART DE L’ATRIUM

L’exposition intitulée Fortune présente l’histoire personnelle d’An Nguyen alors qu’elle quitte un Vietnam déchiré par la guerre et vit au Canada en tant que femme, mère et artiste immigrante. Fortune célèbre aussi le 50e anniversaire de la chute de Saigon (30 avril 1975) et le Projet 4000. An Nguyen espère que l’exposition soulignera les réalisations de la communauté vietnamienne et sensibilisera davantage le public à la culture asiatique. https://www.annguyenartist.com/
BIOGRAPHIE
An Nguyen est une artiste, éducatrice et bâtisseuse communautaire vietnamienne qui se spécialise dans la peinture acrylique et est curatrice d’événements artistiques. Ses peintures décrivent la beauté enracinée dans les célébrations traditionnelles et coutumes asiatiques, tout en redéfinissant les stéréotypes de la femme asiatique et les attentes à l’égard de la maternité. Née à Saigon, au Vietnam, An Nguyen a participé à l’intervention du Canada face à la crise des réfugiés après la guerre du Vietnam.
L’artiste tient à remercier la Ville
d’Ottawa, le Conseil des arts de l’Ontario et la Société historique d’Ottawa pour leur soutien financier.
GALERIE D’ART DE L’ATRIUM
Place-Ben-Franklin
101, promenade Centrepointe
Ottawa, ON
Image : An Nguyen, Harmonius Turns, 2025, acrylic / acrylique, 122 x 122 cm, gracieuseté de l’artiste


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