Rare Sea and the British Council are pleased to welcome Dam Van Huynh to be one of the artists in residence for GoSEA 2026 at Rare Sea.
During the residency at Rare Sea, Dam Van Huynh will develop a new movement and sound installation centering around the word of “Peace”. Continuing from his Fellowship at the Rauschenberg Residency on Captiva Island (Florida, US)—where he explored mediation as prayer, depolarisation of extreme dynamics, fostering contemplation on “peace” devoid of objective and/or directive. Dam will engage with local artists, residents and communities in Vietnam through conversations and oral histories. Together, these exchanges will trace what peace means today in a society undergoing profound transformation, shaping a gathering space for collectively imagining the future together.
About GoSEA:
GoSEA is a welcoming artists-in-residence programme that connects a vibrant network of hosts across five locations in Việt Nam: Hà Nội, Hồ Chí Minh City, Đà Nẵng – Hội An, Huế, and Đà Lạt. Each host organisation offers flexible, semi-open and hybrid residencies, creating space for UK-based and Vietnamese artists to meet, share ideas, and collaborate in meaningful ways.
At its heart, GoSEA is all about building lasting connections – bringing together artists and arts organisations from the UK and Việt Nam to spark creative partnerships, nurture friendships, and support collaborations that grow over time. The programme also complements the British Council’s wider initiatives, including grants like Connections through Culture, as well as other artist mobility and exchange opportunities.
www.britishcouncil.vn
About Rare Sea:
Rare Sea is an arts organization based in central Hồ Chí Minh City (Saigon), focused on exhibition-making, public programming, and curatorial practice, alongside an international studio program, artist support, workshops, and professional development.
Launched in early 2026, Rare Sea encompasses exhibition space, artist studios, offices, and archival storage, supporting the development and preservation of Vietnamese and international art practices.
Through its programming, Rare Sea fosters artistic exchange and builds platforms for creative practice and cross-cultural dialogue in Vietnam and beyond, grounded in sustained, forward-looking engagement with artists, curators, and local communities.
www.raresea.vn