Art

Emotions Conjured by Craft

Seven local artists have been invited by Anima to each fill a floor with works that not only exemplify their styles but also ignite your creativity. The works vary in tone, technique, subject, style, and medium, transforming every room into a reflection of each artist’s spirit, each as unique as a flickering flame. The original pieces provide insight into the heart of contemporary culture, provoking deep contemplation and stimulating the senses of one and all.

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Art at Anima is not merely something to visit or look at, but a means to connect with yourself. Imagine your gaze catching a painting’s vibrant colors and frenzied details above the bed that forces you to pause and evaluate the energy overtaking you. Or waking up to the sight of a textured canvas, its grooves and streaks of color like the laugh lines on a loved one’s face, allowing you to feel a nostalgic peace. Each piece is as different as the unique responses it will evoke from your soul.

Where do you look first when you arrive in the lobby? Perhaps you glance at your itinerary or the receptionist. Maybe you keep an eye on the people you are traveling with or down on your phone. But why not look at the back wall where a large piece by Mark Vũ hangs? Do its incongruent panels and lines suggest an organic flow or exciting uncertainties ahead? Perhaps it will provide a fleeting sense of mystery or a promise of adventure that will linger with you throughout your stay at Anima.

Space at ÚNU
Space at ÚNU
Concrete wall building

Hoàng Nam Việt

What draws you to the first floor of ANIMA? Perhaps it is curiosity, or perhaps something quieter. In the presence of Hoang Nam Viet's paintings, emotions surface gently — love, memory, and the fragile tensions that exist between people. Through simplified portraits and subtle symbols, his works explore the delicate agreements between men and women, between reason and emotion. What do you see within them — a memory, a question, or something you cannot quite name? Let your anima guide you and discover the story for yourself.

Artist Hoang Nam Viet
Artist Hoang Nam Viet
ANIMA Room
ANIMA Space

Tuýp Trần

You can come to the second floor in search of questions or answers, and you wouldn’t be wrong either way. Will you find clarity or delightful new possibilities to explore? Each room’s painting comes from Tuýp Trần, a master of intricacies and the construction of narratives via meticulously rendred details. His mystical and evocative paintings at Anima invite you to fill in the specifics for the plots alluded to and create your own story.

Artwork by artist Tuýp Trần
Artwork by artist Tuýp Trần
ANIMA Tuyp Tran room space
Artwork by artist Tuýp Trần
Artwork by artist Tuýp Trần
Artwork by artist Tuýp Trần
Artwork by artist Tuýp Trần
Artwork by artist Tuýp Trần
Artwork by artist Tuýp Trần
Artwork by artist Tuýp Trần
Artwork by artist Tuýp Trần
Artwork by artist Tuýp Trần
Artwork by artist Tuýp Trần
Artwork by artist Tuýp Trần

Phạm Xeen

What does serenity look like? Is it found in the gentle sensitivity and the slow-shifting simplicity of the natural world? The third floor works by Phạm Xeen feature the shapes of trees, clouds, stones, cities and skies without fixed narrative or reductive explanation. You can decide where to place yourself within the gentle easing of shades and borders, and maybe there you can find a moment of peace.

Artwork by artist Phạm Xeen
Artwork by artist Phạm Xeen
Artwork by artist Phạm Xeen
Artwork by artist Phạm Xeen
Artwork by artist Phạm Xeen
Artwork by artist Phạm Xeen
Artwork by artist Phạm Xeen
Artwork by artist Phạm Xeen
Artwork by artist Phạm Xeen
Artwork by artist Phạm Xeen
Artwork by artist Phạm Xeen
Artwork by artist Phạm Xeen

Đặng Quang Tiến

Đặng Quang Tiến contributes the energy of his Mekong Delta homeland to the fourth floor.  The fields and forests of Vietnam that transition into complex sites of humble agriculture and industry contain an incredible number of ducks. Are his dizzying flocks of colorful ducks, some of which purposefully stand out, a specifically Vietnamese sight that will speak to you of place? Does the playful tone and subject matter allude to some universal emotion? Is it possible to be upset around so many ducks?

Artwork by artist Đặng Quang Tiến
Artwork by artist Đặng Quang Tiến
Artwork by artist Đặng Quang Tiến
Artwork by artist Đặng Quang Tiến
Artwork by artist Đặng Quang Tiến
Artwork by artist Đặng Quang Tiến
Artwork by artist Đặng Quang Tiến
Artwork by artist Đặng Quang Tiến
Artwork by artist Đặng Quang Tiến
Artwork by artist Đặng Quang Tiến
Artwork by artist Đặng Quang Tiến

Phi Long

What does it mean for a work to be centered somewhere? And is that place a geographic, cultural, or emotional one? Phi Long’s works on the fifth floor are small windows into this discussion. Effortlessly merging with their surroundings, they linger in the corner of your eye, asking you to look closer, think deeper, and ground yourself within their milieu.

Artwork by artist Lê Phi Long
Artwork by artist Lê Phi Long
Artwork by artist Lê Phi Long
Artwork by artist Lê Phi Long
Artwork by artist Lê Phi Long

Mzung Nguyễn

The sixth floor could be a place for somber reflection or optimistic action. Mzung Nguyễn, an interdisciplinary artist whose practice encompasses both filmmaking and the plastic arts, shares work here that combines textures, fabrics, colors, and states of impermanence. Given new life as artwork, what will be the impact of the salvaged industrial materials now that they have been unbound from their original context  and freed from functionality?

Artwork by artist Mzung Nguyen
Artwork by artist Mzung Nguyen
Artwork by artist Mzung Nguyen
Artwork by artist Mzung Nguyen
Artwork by artist Mzung Nguyen
Artwork by artist Mzung Nguyen
Artwork by artist Mzung Nguyen
Artwork by artist Mzung Nguyen
Artwork by artist Mzung Nguyen
Artwork by artist Mzung Nguyen
Artwork by artist Mzung Nguyen
Artwork by artist Mzung Nguyen
Artwork by artist Mzung Nguyen
Artwork by artist Mzung Nguyen
Artwork by artist Mzung Nguyen

Bách Vũ

Where do you look first when you arrive in the lobby? Perhaps you glance at your itinerary or the receptionist. Maybe you keep an eye on the people you are traveling with or down on your phone. But why not look at the back wall where a large piece by Mark Vũ hangs? Do its incongruent panels and lines suggest an organic flow or exciting uncertainties ahead? Perhaps it will provide a fleeting sense of mystery or a promise of adventure that will linger with you throughout your stay at Anima.

Artwork by artist Bách Vũ
Artwork by artist Bách Vũ
Artwork by artist Bách Vũ
Artwork by artist Bách Vũ
Artwork by artist Bách Vũ
Artwork by artist Bách Vũ
Artwork by artist Bách Vũ

Quốc Anh Lê

Do the black and white paintings on the eighth floor seem harsh or inviting? Do they shout or whisper? The works by Quốc Anh invite you to consider the yin-yang-like contrasts of being and non-being, teasing the eye with what they  reveal and don’t reveal. Do they leave you with ideas or feelings, or a balance of both? There is no wrong answer—let your anima guide you and find the meaning within.

Artwork by artist Quốc Anh Lê
Artwork by artist Quốc Anh Lê
Artwork by artist Quốc Anh Lê
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Welcome to the world of Anima

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Art. Comfort. Stillness. A boutique hotel in Saigon with curated rooms, local art, and mindful experiences.

"Why do we often linger so long before an artwork, even when we can hardly explain it in words?"

Each of us carries within joys, sorrows, and deep, unspoken emotional voids. In these moments, art becomes a mirror reflecting our inner selves; sometimes, a single, unintentional brushstroke touching a fragment of our past is enough to become the key that helps us decipher the experiences that have shaped who we are today.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 is a curated art journey that draws you into a tranquil space for a genuine dialogue with your soul. At each stop, you will find the courage to "name" your swirling emotions, thereby learning to understand, embrace yourself with greater compassion, and discover a profound sense of relief.

Like a seamless ribbon weaving together artistic values, we invite you to step into an exquisitely crafted experiential journey through these destinations:

oMMMixology Coffee · Tea · Spirits ➔ Gate Gate Gallery ➔ Galerie Quynh Contemporary Art ➔ ÚNU Eatery & Bar

To ensure the most thoughtful preparation for your journey, please reserve your spot 3 days in advance to enjoy a preferential rate!
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Ai trong chúng ta cũng mang theo những niềm vui, nỗi buồn và cả những khoảng trống cảm xúc ẩn sâu chưa thể gọi tên. Giữa những khoảnh khắc ấy, nghệ thuật trở thành tấm gương phản chiếu nội tâm; đôi khi chỉ một nét vẽ vô tình chạm vào mảnh ghép của quá khứ cũng đủ để trở thành chiếc chìa khóa giúp ta thấu hiểu những trải nghiệm đã nhào nặn nên bản thân hiện tại.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 là chuyến du ngoạn nghệ thuật sắp đặt đưa bạn vào một không gian tĩnh lặng để thực sự đối thoại với tâm can. Qua từng trạm dừng chân, bạn sẽ có cơ hội dũng cảm "gọi tên" những cảm xúc đang cuộn chảy, từ đó học cách thấu hiểu, bao dung hơn với chính mình và tìm thấy sự nhẹ nhõm.

Như một dải lụa kết nối những giá trị nghệ thuật, mời bạn bước vào hành trình trải nghiệm được đặt để tinh tế qua từng điểm đến:

oMMMixology Coffee · Tea · Spirits ➔ Gate Gate Gallery ➔ Galerie Quynh Contemporary Art ➔ ÚNU Eatery & Bar

Để hành trình được chuẩn bị chu đáo nhất, vui lòng giữ chỗ trước 03 ngày để tận hưởng mức giá ưu đãi!

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ANIMA extends our sincere gratitude to Phương Nam, Sergey Demirel and Lê Bảo Thanh Nghĩa for choosing us for your retreat as you explore the beauty of Saigon.

We hope our artistic space has offered you a moment of tranquility and helped you capture truly inspiring memories.

We look forward to welcoming you all back on your future journeys❤️ 
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ANIMA xin gửi lời cảm ơn chân thành đến Phương Nam, Sergey Demirel và Lê Bảo Thanh Nghĩa vì đã tin chọn chúng tôi làm chốn dừng chân cho hành trình khám phá vẻ đẹp của Sài Gòn.

Mong rằng không gian nghệ thuật nơi đây đã giúp các bạn tìm thấy sự thảnh thơi và lưu giữ những kỷ niệm đầy cảm hứng.

Hẹn sớm được chào đón các bạn trở lại trong những hành trình tiếp theo ❤️
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Just a few steps away from ANIMA, the whole of Saigon unfolds before your eyes: from stylish local fashion boutiques to trendy eateries. After a long day immersing yourself in the city’s bustling atmosphere, let ANIMA welcome you back. Step into an inspiring contemporary art space that perfectly blends tranquility with our Michelin-awarded, dedicated service.

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ANIMA is grateful to receive the distinction of
“𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫” at the 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 presented by @robbreport_vietnam 

We feel truly fortunate to be named among 37 honorees who are shaping the contemporary luxury landscape in Vietnam.

This award is a meaningful encouragement for ANIMA’s ongoing journey to create a contemporary art–driven space where every stay feels genuine and thoughtfully crafted.

Our sincere thanks go to our guests, our collaborators, and everyone who has placed their trust in ANIMA.
We continue to learn and grow each day, and we are grateful to walk this path with you.
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