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Queer Art Exhibition 'Limerence' Opens in Thảo Điền
Saigon-born, US-raised artist Thom Nguyen presents his solo art exhibition, Limerence, at Permanently Closed Gallery in Thảo Điền.
By Trip2VN Editorial · 1 min read · Published Aug 25, 2026
New Art Exhibition in Thảo Điền
Artist Thom Nguyen, who was born in Saigon and raised in America, presents his solo exhibition, Limerence. The show opens on Friday, August 28 at the Permanently Closed Gallery in Thảo Điền. Visitors can view works that focus on intimacy and imperfection, captured in moments where longing becomes a fixation.
Exploring Obsession and Identity
The exhibition features oil paintings that explore the concept of limerence, defined as an intense psychological state of obsessive longing. Thom Nguyen approaches this theme through a distinctly queer lens. His colorful oil works depict portraits, tasteful nudes, and organic materials like mushrooms. These elements hint at the transformation and decay inherent to intense romantic desire.
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