Fairy tales of Amadeus Vu Dan Tan
Curated by Le Thuan Uyen
9 Movember - 17 November, 2024
The Hanoi Festival of Creative Design 2024, Hanoi, Vietnam
Shortly after the group exhibition Being Minorities at Hong Kong Art Center in 1997, Vu Dan Tan, was invited by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology to participate in a project aimed at creating permanent outdoor sculptural installations on the university campus. Consequently, Vũ Dân Tân promptly began developing multiple iterations of the project.
The artist's first proposal, entitled "Giant Insects of the Private Collection of Amadeus", centered on the creation of sculptures utilizing various modes of transportation. The artist's request for materials to realize his vision underscores the unconventional and somewhat unrealistic essence of his endeavor. To transform vehicles into insect sculptures, Vu Dan Tan requested old automobiles, trains, helicopters, airplanes, ships, and even a satellite, noting that these items could be broken or previously used. In the artist's view, this project, more than others, was intricately linked to the curator's concept regarding the interplay between science, technology, and the distinctive features of the local landscape.








