(in)finitude
hữu hạn giữa vô cùng
What happens when the finite human self enters the space of a continuous 24-hour durational performance? What happens when we linger longer?
a durational performance
(in)finitude is born from reflections on a contemporary world driven by immediacy and the perceived optimization of technology, where artificial intelligence (AI) and instantaneous algorithmic systems increasingly shape how we perceive the world around us—eroding our capacity for attention and narrowing our contemplative lives.
Taking place on the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, (in)finitude views duration not merely as a linear structure but as an artistic medium. Trang Trịnh refers to the piece as a personal inquiry into the concept of 'performance,' where art becomes a ritual of attention. In tandem with the piano, she will perform, rest, reflect, engage in dialogue, and be present with the audience, guest artists, and Generative AI, within a space structured as a journey rather than a traditional concert.
This journey does not rely on a fixed script; rather, it yields to the actual physical and psychological states of the artist at any given moment. Audiences are welcome to arrive, leave, and return, becoming witnesses to the evolving states of the body, music, and time.
This special event also marks 20 years of Trang Trịnh's artistic practice. The performance features the participation of artists, guests, friends, and colleagues who have been closely connected with, accompanied, and inspired her artistic journey: Nguyễn Thùy Dương, Phạm Diệu Hương, Phạm Mai Khanh, Marcus Mạnh Cường Vũ, Nhung Nguyễn, Đỗ Thị Thu Phượng, Trịnh Quyền, Park Sung Min, Nguyễn Đức Tú, Phạm Tuệ, Đan Quế. Notably, the two conversations with author Đặng Hoàng Giang at both ends of the journey will connect Trang Trịnh’s reflections with the audience, opening up a shared perspective for us to experience the piece more fully.
The program is entirely free of charge, welcoming all audiences from young children to seniors, as well as visitors with accessible needs.
Collaborators
Access
The program is entirely free of charge, welcoming all audiences from young children to seniors, as well as visitors with accessible needs.
Programme
June 20, 2026 - live
15:00 | Artist talk with Đặng Hoàng Giang (sign language interpretation available)
16:00 | Chapter 1: In the beginning – with Đỗ Thị Thu Phượng (childcare support available for children aged 3+)
17:00 | Chapter 2: My incomplete thoughts 1 (created for the non-visual senses) (childcare support available for children aged 3+)
18:00 | Chapter 3: Mother – with Phạm Mai Khanh
19:00 | Chapter 4: Memory – in memory of Phạm Tuệ - Đan Quế - Trịnh Quyền
20:00 | Chapter 5: Untitled 1 – with Nguyễn Đức Tú
21:00 | Chapter 6: A response for Byung-Chul Han
22:00 | Chapter 7: Prayers
23:00 | Chapter 8: Who is AI?
June 21, 2026 - livestreamed
00:00 | Chapter 9: Sound that starts from silence
01:00 | Chapter 10: What are lullabies made of?
02:00 | Chapter 11: When A.I took over
03:00 | Chapter 12: This City
04:00 | Chapter 13: Summer Solstice
05:00 | Chapter 14: AI Improvisation
06:00 | Chapter 15: Mozart, Monet and Murakami
07:00 | Chapter 16: This is what I know now – with Phạm Diệu Hương
June 21, 2026 - live
08:00 | Chapter 17: Point Nemo
09:00 | Chapter 18: Arrow – with Nhung Nguyễn
10:00 | Chapter 19: The Little Prince (created for young audience)
11:00 | Chapter 20: My Spring – with Nguyễn Thuỳ Dương
12:00 | Chapter 21: Untitled 3 – with Marcus Mạnh Cường Vũ
13:00 | Chapter 22: Love – with Sung Min Park
14:00 | Chapter 23: Incomplete thoughts 2 (created for the non-aural senses) (sign language interpretation available)
15:00 | Chapter 24: At the end and at the begin (sign language interpretation available)
16:00 | Artist talk with Đặng Hoàng Giang (sign language interpretation available)
CREDIT
Concept, Curator & Performer: Trang Trinh
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Director: Nguyen Duc Tu
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Project Operations: Phuong Vu, Anh Uong, Nguy Hai An, Nguyen Diep Huong, Nguyen Thanh Tam, Khanh Linh, Hai Linh
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Graphic Design: Nguyen Huy (Insomnia Lab)
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Video Shooting & Editing: Mot bua no
Artists & Guests
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Collaborating Guests: Nguyen Thuy Duong, Dang Hoang Giang, Trinh Dieu Hang, Pham Dieu Huong, Pham Mai Khanh, Marcus Manh Cuong Vu, Nhung Nguyen, Do Thi Thu Phuong, Park Sung Min, Nguyen Duc Tu, SUNO 5.5
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In memory of: Trinh Quyen, Pham Tue, Dan Que
Technical Support & Documentation
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Documentary Photography: Do The Quang, Trinh Vu Anh Minh, Do Van Chien
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Production & Accessibility Support: Le Tien, Do Thuy Duong, Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, Anh Ngoc (ACDC), Binh Le, Minh Hanh, Nguyen Thuy Duong, ECUE, Vu Hoang Lan, TITA Art, Trinh Thi Thu Thanh, Handy Hands Library (Thu vien Ban tay kheo leo), Ian Richter
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Support Team: Mai Thao, Huy Tung, Le Vo Thuy Duong, Quynh Nhi, Thanh Binh, Nguyen Hong Van, Hoang Thu Hang, Nguyen Huong Ly, Hoang Thi Vi Anh, Vu Hoang Gia Linh
Concept Development Inspirations: Ben Zhao: Neubauer Professor of Computer Science, University of Chicago, Erika Fille T. Legara: UNESCO Global AI Ethics & Governance Observatory, Naomi Brand: Choreographer, All Bodies Dance, Paul Sinclair & Sam Watkinson: SUNO Music Director and Expert, Jim Ruxton: Artist and Engineer, David Bobier: Deaf and disability multimedia artist, VibraFusion Lab, Truong Uyen Ly: Journalist, Dang Hoang Giang: Author, Pham Mai Khanh: Painter, National Arts Centre (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada), Lena Residency (Galiano, British Columbia, Canada)
Partners & Supporters
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Accompanied by: Duc Vinh Media, ECUE, ACDC, REO
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Local Authorities: People's Committee of Cua Nam Ward, Cua Nam Ward Cultural - Information and Sports Center