Artists in Conversation: Tuan Andrew Nguyen and Thao Nguyen on The Island
Wednesday, April 23, 6:30 p.m. EDT

Smithsonian American Art Museum
McEvoy Auditorium and YouTube
Free | Registration required

Tuan Andrew Nguyen, creator of the time-based media work, The Island, is joined by musical and visual artist Thao Nguyen to discuss their experiences as Vietnamese Americans and how their work engages with the legacies of the Vietnam War and its aftermath. The title, The Island, refers to the tiny Malaysian island of Pulau Bidong, a primary destination for Vietnamese escaping by boat after the collapse of South Vietnam in 1975.

This program is presented as part of a series of events to mark the 50th anniversary of the US exit from South Vietnam.

Know Before You Go

In-Person Attendees
The auditorium doors will close ten minutes after the published start time for the program, following introductory remarks. Latecomers arriving after this grace period will be admitted at the discretion of staff.

Virtual Attendees
Online participants must be subscribed to SAAM’s YouTube channel 24 hours in advance to participate in the chat and ask a question that may be answered live by the speaker during the program.

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