Ngoc-Tran Vu

Ngoc-Tran Vu (she/her) is a 1.5-generation Vietnamese-American multimedia artist, cultural organizer, and advocate based in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood. Her socially engaged art practice weaves together photography, painting, sculpture, and installation to explore themes of diaspora, memory, and healing. Deeply rooted in her Vietnamese heritage and community, Ngoc-Tran’s work amplifies underrepresented voices and fosters connections across generations. She is dedicated to creating collaborative and reflective spaces that honor resilience, cultural identity, and social justice.

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Journey of Light

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Vietnamese-American multimedia artist and cultural organizer NGOC-TRAN VU activates the Goethe-Institut Boston with an installation that explores themes of diaspora, memory and healing toward Journey of Light: A 1975 Memory Field on February 13-16, 2025.

Journey of Light: A 1975 Memory Field is a temporary public art installation and community engagement series in Dorchester that honors the resilience and contributions of Boston’s Vietnamese-American community while addressing the enduring legacy of the War in Vietnam. Rooted in Vietnamese cultural traditions and shaped by local narratives and cultural narratives, the project creates a space for reflection, connection, and dialogue, fostering a deeper understanding of migration, displacement, and community resilience toward the long-term vision of the 1975: A Vietnamese Diaspora Memorial.

Installation Opening
Thursday, February 13, 6-8 PM

Installation Engagement and Viewing
Saturday, February 15, 2-4 PM

Installation Engagement and Viewing
Sunday, February 16, 2-4 PM