Viet Stories: Triển lãm mở cửa từ April 12th đến May 28th, 2018
Tại Thư viện Richard Nixon, Yorba Linda, California
VIET STORIES: Recollections & Regenerations
THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2018
5:30pm - Reception & Viewing of VIET STORIES Exhibition
7:00pm - Film showing followed by Q&A with Cast & Crew, including legendary actress Kieu Chinh
& moderated by Ysa Le, Executive Director, VAALA
& moderated by Ysa Le, Executive Director, VAALA
THIS EVENT IS CO-PRESENTED BY:
Viet Stories: Vietnamese American Oral History Project
Vietnamese American Letters & Arts Association
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Vietnamese American Letters & Arts Association
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
THIS EVENT IS FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SO FORWARD THIS INVITE TO YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS
RSVP BY APRIL 11 TO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Inspired by the true stories of Vietnamese refugees who fled their country after the fall of Saigon in 1975—and those who were forced to stay behind —Journey From The Falldepicts one family’s struggle for freedom. Directed/Written by Ham Tram; Produced by Lam Nguyen; Costume Designed by Bao Tranchi; and Starring Kieu Chinh, Long Nguyen, Diem Lien, Nguyen Thai Nguyen, Jayvee Mai The Hiep, Khanh Doan & Cat Ly.
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VIET STORIES: Recollections & Regenerations
An art, history, and oral history exhibition of Vietnamese American history featuring 17 artists
& over 100 artifacts on display until MAY 28, 2018
& over 100 artifacts on display until MAY 28, 2018
Viet Stories: Vietnamese American Oral History project at the University of California, Irvine is pleased to announce the opening of VIET STORIES: Recollections and Regenerations, an art, history, and oral history exhibition in the Rose Hills Foundation Gallery at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California on display until MAY 28, 2018.
VIET STORIES remembers the past and captures the diversity and transformation of the contemporary Vietnamese American community over the last 40+ years through historical photographs, documents, artifacts, oral history interviews, and original artwork by prominent Vietnamese American artists. Highlighted artistS include Ann Phong, Be Ky, Binh Danh, Chau Thuy, Dinh Q. Le, Ho Thanh Duc, Howard Hao Vy Tran, Hung Viet Nguyen, Long Nguyen, Nguyen Dong, Nguyen Khai, Nguyen Ly, Nguyen Thi Hop, N Tuan, Tiffany Le, Thuy Linh Bennet Kang, and Vi Ly. Also featured are fashion designers: Bao Tranchi, Taryn Rose, and Thai Nguyen as well as jewelry artist Chi Huynh.
This exhibition was organized by Nixon Library Museum Curator Olivia Anastasiadis and guest curated by Dr. Linda Trinh Vo, Director of Viet Stories: Vietnamese American Oral History Project and Professor at UC Irvine, and Tram Le, External Consultant, and Arts & Culture Specialist for the City of Santa Ana. Free education group tours for educators and students are available by registering online (specify “VIET STORIES Exhibition” in “Remarks” section of form).
The museum, which is part of the National Archives and Records, is located at 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, CA 92886. Museum Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm & Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm. Paid admission fees to visit the permanent museum galleries will also allow you entrance to the VIET STORIES exhibition. Parking at the Nixon Museum is free. For admission & directions: www.nixonlibrary.gov or call (714) 983-9120.
This exhibition is a partnership between
Viet Stories: Vietnamese American Oral History Project at the University of California, Irvine and the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Exhibition presented in part by Viet Stories: Vietnamese American Oral History Project sponsors:
University of California, Irvine: Chancellor’s Arts & Culture Initiative,
School of Humanities, Humanities Commons, Department of Asian American Studies, Department of Art History,
Orange County & Southeast Asian Archive Center; University of California Humanities Research Institute; Jao Foundation;
Wells Fargo Foundation; Edison International; OC Parks; and Monarch 9 Cafe
Exhibition presented in part by Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum sponsors:
Lawrence F. O’Brien Family, Pritzker Military Museum & Library, AARP, and the National Archives Foundation
Lawrence F. O’Brien Family, Pritzker Military Museum & Library, AARP, and the National Archives Foundation
This special evening film showing is co-presented by:
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Tram Le, M.A.
External Consultant
University of California, Irvine
(714) 794-9669 | tramleuci@gmail.com
Arts & Culture Specialist
City of Santa Ana
