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UEH brings art-inspired and sustainable spaces to the community

30 Dec, 2023

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Becoming a Multidisciplinary and Sustainable University, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) has consistently built an art-inspired community, aiming for sustainable values by creating meaningful and free art spaces for the community to visit and admire various artworks.

ArtTech Fusion 2023 - A Series of Events Inspiring Sustainable Action through the Convergence of Art and Technology

With the“Inspiration for People to Act on Sustainability," theme, this event series aims to inspire sustainable action for the environment, education, and society through the integration of art and technology.

This series features 16 exhibitions incorporating new ArtTech technology, appearing for the first time at a Vietnamese university. Highlights include 3D mapping art (Digital Art in 3D Mapping), Hologram Art, Visual Digital Art Exhibitions, NFT Artworks - Global Affordable Art, Photography Art Exhibitions, Virtual Fashion under the theme “Evoking Your Imagination”, International Student Artworks, Interactive Exhibitions between Humans and Machines, Motion Tracking Art, Visual Media Art, Creative VR, Mindfulness VR Exhibitions, VR Games, Interactive Art, and more.

One notable attraction is the 3D projector mapping artwork. This form of digital art uses specialized projectors and software to create animated visual effects on three-dimensional (3D) surfaces, drawing a large audience for viewing and immersive experiences.

3D mapping art exhibition

Life Visual Art Exhibition

NFT Exhibition

Kinetic Sand Table Exhibition – A Space for ArtTech Expert Connection

On December 5, 2023, at the B Lobby - 279 Nguyen Tri Phuong, District 10, the Institute of Smart and Interactive Technology at UEH's College of Technology and Design (CTD-UEH) held the Kinetic Sand Table exhibition by first-year students from the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence engineering program. This exhibition showcased project-based learning outcomes and created a space for students to connect with top ArtTech experts from the start of their university journey.

The Kinetic Sand Table introduced in this exhibition is the students’ end-of-term project. Combining technology and art, this automatic sand-drawing table offers a soothing and relaxing experience as slow-moving metal balls glide over a white sand surface, creating various intricate and unique patterns.

12 Artistic, Cultural, Technological, and Scientific Projects by Students of the UEH-CTD Media Design Department

In December 2023, students from the Media Design Department of UEH-CTD created 12 projects on art, culture, technology, and science, aimed at fostering values of “Art and Culture”. These works were exhibited on the ground floor of B1-UEH, spreading an appreciation for art and culture to the broader UEH student community. Each project embodies a unique concept, showcasing the diversity and talent within the fields of design and creativity.

Among the standout projects are “Hồi Phục” – a project recreating traditional Vietnamese clothing; “Board Game Nhập Văn Kí”, “Đố Vui Lì Xì”, and “Hang Trong Inspiration”. Additional projects include “SẬP App”, “Thêu Thùa Thơ Thẩn”, “Người Miền Biển Chất”, “HiLands”, “Cải Chi Hong Bích”, “Bóng Bóng Bi Bi”, “Thanh Âm Cồng Chiêng”, and “Vibeat”. Each project reflects creativity and contributes to transforming and spreading cultural values of various forms of art and Vietnamese cultural heritage to today's youth.

Exhibition Booth for the “Hồi Phục” Project - Vietnamese Traditional Clothing Revival

Nhập Văn Kí Boardgame Project

Community Connection - Knowledge Sharing - Sustainable Action Exhibition

With the goal of “For a More Sustainable Future”, the UEH SHARING - CAREER FAIR 2023 series brought meaningful, sustainability-focused exhibition spaces to spread the message of “Community Connection - Knowledge Sharing - Sustainable Action”. The event attracted numerous participants to various exhibits, including the Community Connection - Knowledge Sharing - Sustainable Action Program Exhibition, the Hologram Booth showcasing UEH Sharing and Career Fair logos, and a Techshow presenting technology products, robots, and more.

UEH E-History Digital Tradition Space – Where Tradition Meets Modern Technology

The UEH E-History Digital Tradition Room is a digitized space with modern technology such as touch screens, holograms, and an interactive audio-visual system, showcasing the history, traditions, and culture of UEH across various periods. UEHers, visitors, and the public can freely explore and learn about UEH’s history, traditions, and development directions. The E-History space is divided into three main areas:

- Zone A – UEH Tradition: Visitors can interact with touchscreens to view images and videos showcasing the university's history, achievements, and activities in education and research.

- Zone B – UEH Development Milestones: Using hologram technology, this area displays significant artifacts and historical events, allowing viewers to experience key stages in the university’s history alongside the development of Vietnam and the world.

- Zone C – Celebrating UEH Values: This zone presents videos introducing the university, honors VIP guests, and highlights major ongoing events at UEH’s A campus.

Delegation of National Economics University (NEU) visited the digital media room at UEH

The University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) has combined art and technology to address urban and industrial challenges through education and research and created opportunities for the community to visit freely, encouraging innovation and inspiring art for sustainable development.

News and photos: UEH Department of Marketing - Communications