{"id":5141,"date":"2025-04-01T10:03:41","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T03:03:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoata.art\/?p=5141"},"modified":"2026-06-17T13:44:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T06:44:13","slug":"solo-photography-exhibition-mountains-of-change-by-danny-bach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoata.art\/en\/2025\/04\/01\/solo-photography-exhibition-mountains-of-change-by-danny-bach\/","title":{"rendered":"SOLO PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION “MOUNTAINS OF CHANGE” BY DANNY BACH"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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EXHIBITION DESCRIPTION<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Photography Exhibition <\/span>\u201cMOUNTAINS OF CHANGE<\/span>\u201d by Danny Bach<\/span><\/p>

Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, from 07\/04 to 28\/04\/2025.<\/span><\/p>

Location: Vin Gallery <\/span>– 35\/8 Nguyen Van Dau, Binh Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City.<\/span><\/p>

The exhibition will officially open at 3:00 PM on April 6, 2025<\/span><\/p>


We are delighted to welcome you to participate and share your thoughts on this program. Thank you for your attention!<\/span> See you soon <\/span>in the<\/span> next post!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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EXHIBITION INTRODUCTION<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Hoa Ta Gallery would like to share a few words about the exhibition “MOUNTAINS OF CHANGE” by photographer Danny Bach, marking his first solo exhibition after more than 10 years in the profession.<\/p>

This exhibition represents an important milestone in his career, showcasing his effort to move beyond the influence of renowned photographers and popular aesthetic trends to boldly express his own narrative.<\/p>

The exhibition features 68 works drawn from the documentary photo series of the same name, captured in Sa Pa from 2017 to 2024. Although this theme is familiar in Vietnamese photography, the aesthetics and content of the series embrace a simple and rustic approach, minimizing visual effects to honor the story of life. <\/p>

Visitors to the exhibition are treated to images of reality, captured in a neat and concise manner, akin to simple prose yet rich with emotional depth. From heart to heart, the exhibition aims to evoke the audience’s connection with the land, nature, people, and culture of Sa Pa. This connection seeks to inspire a deeper awareness of the events shaping our surroundings\u2014issues that have a lasting and profound impact on people and everyday life. In an era of information overload, these vital matters can sometimes be overshadowed or forgotten amid the constant barrage of trends and distractions. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t

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ARTIST STATEMENT<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In 2017, I arrived in Sa Pa with a clear goal and plan, aiming to complete the photo shoot for my project in 10 days. However, after three weeks of wandering through the misty mountains, I realized that a larger story yearned to be told. I returned to the city, filled with unnamed emotions and mixed thoughts, compelling me to revisit Sa Pa to continue this photo series and seek answers within myself. <\/p>

During my journey, I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the simplicity and beauty of the local people\u2019s lives. At the same time, I observed how visitors from various places interact with nature and the community. This experience sparked many questions within me about philosophy, worldview, and human values. <\/p>

After eight years of contemplation, working to compile everything into a cohesive body of work, I finally completed \u201cMOUNTAINS OF CHANGE\u201d in 2024.<\/p>

\u201cMOUNTAINS OF CHANGE\u201d is a documentary photo series depicting Sa Pa town from 2017 to 2024. In 2024, the area welcomed 4,400,000 tourists and is expected to see even larger numbers due to tourism promotion. This polarization\u2014between traditional local lifestyles and large-scale tourism expansion\u2014raises important questions about cultural exchange and sustainable development. <\/p>

Through the language of photography in “MOUNTAINS OF CHANGE”, I aim to share my observations and reflections, hoping to engage viewers and contribute to building a beautiful, sustainable future for Sa Pa as well as other regions in my homeland.<\/p>

We invite you to<\/b> see more here<\/a>!!<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t
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Photographer <\/span>Danny Bach<\/a> (1989) grew up in Ha Dong, Hanoi – a region rich in tradition and village culture in Northern Vietnam.<\/span><\/p>

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2009<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Began self-taught photography.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

07\/2012<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Founded the wArta Photography, specializing in Wedding Photography in Melbourne, Australia.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

12\/2012<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Graduated Associate Degree in Business, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2013<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Bronze Award, Wedding Category \u2013 Loupe Awards International 2013.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

12\/2013<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Graduated Certificate IV in Photo Imaging, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

09\/2014<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Began working as a stringer editorial photographer for Forbes Vietnam (til now).<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2016<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Won Top 20 Images \u2013 Australian Photographer of the Year 2016.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Won Best Documentary Photo Book (S.H.A.M.E: Dealer or Healer) \u2013 RMIT University, Melbourne. <\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Received \u201cStudent Using Skills to Make a Difference” Award \u2013 Heartfelt Australia and Borge\u2019s Imaging, Melbourne. <\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

02\/2017<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Graduated Diploma of Photo Imaging, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

07\/2017<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Founded the Vietnam Giclee Lab, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

12\/2017<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Launched the Dong A Danh Hoa Brand, specializing in reproduction of ancient East Asian art, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

09\/2019<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Founded Hoa Ta Co., Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

12\/2022<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Launched the Hoa Ta Gallery Brand, specializing in Fine Art Prints and Photography, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

04\/2025<\/span><\/p><\/td>

First solo exhibition: \u201cMountains of Change\u201d.<\/span>
<\/span>Published the photo book under the same title: \u201cMountains of Change.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t

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Please see full event information here<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t

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EXHIBITION PHOTOS<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t
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