In October 2010 Vietnam’s vibrant capitol Hanoi will celebrate its millennium anniversary. To commemorate this momentous occasion, Greg Girard was invited to capture the spirit of daily life and the architectural heritage of this unique and complex city. Eschewing the city’s better-known landmarks, Girard instead explores the usually overlooked features that define daily life for residents, taking us into a private and intimate version of the everyday.
The launch of Hanoi Calling will take place November 4, 2010, with the opening of an exhibition of photographs from the book at Hanoi Studio Gallery, co-sponsored by the Embassy of Canada in Vietnam, which will run until December 5.