SELECTED PRESS
Expanded.art ⬝ World Economic Forum ⬝ Fast Company ⬝ Hypebeast ⬝ VOICE GEMS Meta-museum ⬝ Designboom ⬝ Wallpaper* ⬝ Surface Magazine ⬝ METAL Magazine ⬝ DAZED ⬝ L’OFFICIEL ⬝ European Union ⬝ Tienphong.vn ⬝ VietNamNet ⬝ Vietcetera
Expanded.art ⬝ World Economic Forum ⬝ Fast Company ⬝ Hypebeast ⬝ VOICE GEMS Meta-museum ⬝ Designboom ⬝ Wallpaper* ⬝ Surface Magazine ⬝ METAL Magazine ⬝ DAZED ⬝ L’OFFICIEL ⬝ European Union ⬝ Tienphong.vn ⬝ VietNamNet ⬝ Vietcetera
12/2024
'EU-Vietnam Sustainable Design Awards' Workshop
Trung Bao participated in a public talk with Anna Szylar (Monster Mind Studio, PL) titled “A Survey of New Media Showcases,” sharing insights into organizing art exhibitions in a digital context using modern technology. Part of the third EU-Vietnam Sustainable Design Awards (EVSDA) workshop, themed Exploring Sustainable New Media, the event ran from December 11-15, 2024, in a heritage French villa in Hanoi. The EVSDA project, initiated by the EU Delegation, promotes sustainable design practices and community development in Vietnam, contributing to the country’s inclusive sustainable growth.
'EU-Vietnam Sustainable Design Awards' Workshop
Trung Bao participated in a public talk with Anna Szylar (Monster Mind Studio, PL) titled “A Survey of New Media Showcases,” sharing insights into organizing art exhibitions in a digital context using modern technology. Part of the third EU-Vietnam Sustainable Design Awards (EVSDA) workshop, themed Exploring Sustainable New Media, the event ran from December 11-15, 2024, in a heritage French villa in Hanoi. The EVSDA project, initiated by the EU Delegation, promotes sustainable design practices and community development in Vietnam, contributing to the country’s inclusive sustainable growth.
12/2024
Trung Bao featured on DAZED100 Asia 2024
“Trung Bao is a Vietnamese artist, beatboxer, and technologist known for his innovative use of sound, voice, and artificial intelligence. His groundbreaking projects include BAWA, with fellow beatboxer Chiwawa (their jaw-dropping EP was made using only their voices). He has also produced VOICE GEMS: 1000 YEAR ARCHIVE, a project which captures nature’s most unique and endangered voices and uses a particle system to harness the fingerprint-like features found in voices to generate digital gemstones and physical sculpture. Trung is an advocate of the Vietnamese creative scene and its rich culture, performing with traditional percussionists at the opening ceremony of the Hanoi Festival of Creative Design 2024, and staging Vietnam’s first classical concert featuring real time technology and digital art. An innovator and a visionary, Trung Bao looks to the future to express the present through mesmerising, thought-provoking ways.“
Trung Bao featured on DAZED100 Asia 2024
“Trung Bao is a Vietnamese artist, beatboxer, and technologist known for his innovative use of sound, voice, and artificial intelligence. His groundbreaking projects include BAWA, with fellow beatboxer Chiwawa (their jaw-dropping EP was made using only their voices). He has also produced VOICE GEMS: 1000 YEAR ARCHIVE, a project which captures nature’s most unique and endangered voices and uses a particle system to harness the fingerprint-like features found in voices to generate digital gemstones and physical sculpture. Trung is an advocate of the Vietnamese creative scene and its rich culture, performing with traditional percussionists at the opening ceremony of the Hanoi Festival of Creative Design 2024, and staging Vietnam’s first classical concert featuring real time technology and digital art. An innovator and a visionary, Trung Bao looks to the future to express the present through mesmerising, thought-provoking ways.“
12/2024
VTV3 ‘Cà Phê Sáng’
Trung Bao appeared on the morning show Cà Phê Sáng, broadcast on Vietnam’s national TV channel VTV3, where he shared insights into his recent artistic practices and new works, including Kẻ Chợ, which showcases his unique fusion of hip-hop and traditional music. He also discussed the Voice Gems project, the Voice Gem: 1000 YEAR ARCHIVE exhibition, and explored the future of the human voice and its preservation.
VTV3 ‘Cà Phê Sáng’
Trung Bao appeared on the morning show Cà Phê Sáng, broadcast on Vietnam’s national TV channel VTV3, where he shared insights into his recent artistic practices and new works, including Kẻ Chợ, which showcases his unique fusion of hip-hop and traditional music. He also discussed the Voice Gems project, the Voice Gem: 1000 YEAR ARCHIVE exhibition, and explored the future of the human voice and its preservation.
12/2024
Trung Bao nominated for 2024 VTV AWARDS
The ‘Outstanding Young Figure in the Culture Category’ honors exceptional individuals who have made remarkable contributions to cultural, artistic, and creative activities. These individuals not only achieve personal success but also help to promote the beauty of Vietnamese culture, instilling national pride through their projects and creations.
Trung Bao nominated for 2024 VTV AWARDS
The ‘Outstanding Young Figure in the Culture Category’ honors exceptional individuals who have made remarkable contributions to cultural, artistic, and creative activities. These individuals not only achieve personal success but also help to promote the beauty of Vietnamese culture, instilling national pride through their projects and creations.
12/2024
Voice Gems Live
The Live Voice Gems Particle System is an immersive, real-time art installation that transforms the human voice into a dynamic, ever-evolving digital ecosystem. Leveraging advanced audio analysis and generative design, the system captures the unique qualities of a live vocal input—pitch, tone, volume, and rhythm—and translates them into a mesmerizing flow of particles. Each vocal nuance generates distinct visual behaviors, with particles clustering, dispersing, and shifting in color and form based on the speaker's voice profile. The resulting display resembles a living, reactive environment, where every soundwave creates a fleeting sculpture, momentarily crystallized in space. This interactive system bridges the ephemeral nature of sound with the permanence of visual art, creating a captivating experience that celebrates the individuality and impermanence of the human voice.
Voice Gems Live
The Live Voice Gems Particle System is an immersive, real-time art installation that transforms the human voice into a dynamic, ever-evolving digital ecosystem. Leveraging advanced audio analysis and generative design, the system captures the unique qualities of a live vocal input—pitch, tone, volume, and rhythm—and translates them into a mesmerizing flow of particles. Each vocal nuance generates distinct visual behaviors, with particles clustering, dispersing, and shifting in color and form based on the speaker's voice profile. The resulting display resembles a living, reactive environment, where every soundwave creates a fleeting sculpture, momentarily crystallized in space. This interactive system bridges the ephemeral nature of sound with the permanence of visual art, creating a captivating experience that celebrates the individuality and impermanence of the human voice.
11/2024
‘voidis’ exhibited in Ho Chi Minh City
‘voidis’ is a new artwork installation created by Fustic., directed by Trung Bao. The inspiration for voidis stems from curiosity about the contrast between “existence” and “non-existence” — specifically, between life and the void. In this piece, photogrammetry technology is used to collect data from a tree, which is then combined with generative digital technology. The tree, a symbol of life, is deconstructed into small, movable, and transformable elements, representing life’s adaptation and persistence within an indefinite space. Despite the surrounding darkness, the artwork aims to convey a sense of tranquility, where life drifts quietly and harmoniously with the uncertainty of the void.
‘voidis’ exhibited in Ho Chi Minh City
‘voidis’ is a new artwork installation created by Fustic., directed by Trung Bao. The inspiration for voidis stems from curiosity about the contrast between “existence” and “non-existence” — specifically, between life and the void. In this piece, photogrammetry technology is used to collect data from a tree, which is then combined with generative digital technology. The tree, a symbol of life, is deconstructed into small, movable, and transformable elements, representing life’s adaptation and persistence within an indefinite space. Despite the surrounding darkness, the artwork aims to convey a sense of tranquility, where life drifts quietly and harmoniously with the uncertainty of the void.
11/2024
‘Hồng Nhung hát về Hà Nội’
Trung Bao was invited to perform alongside Diva Lê Hồng Nhung at the concert “Hồng Nhung hát về Hà Nội” held at Nhà hát Hồ Gươm. The performance blended iconic Hanoi melodies with modern hip-hop sounds and elements, creating a fresh and captivating musical experience. Lê Hồng Nhung, a prominent figure in Vietnam’s pop music scene since the 1990s, is renowned for her association with the songs of Trịnh Công Sơn and is celebrated as one of the “four divas of Vietnam.”
‘Hồng Nhung hát về Hà Nội’
Trung Bao was invited to perform alongside Diva Lê Hồng Nhung at the concert “Hồng Nhung hát về Hà Nội” held at Nhà hát Hồ Gươm. The performance blended iconic Hanoi melodies with modern hip-hop sounds and elements, creating a fresh and captivating musical experience. Lê Hồng Nhung, a prominent figure in Vietnam’s pop music scene since the 1990s, is renowned for her association with the songs of Trịnh Công Sơn and is celebrated as one of the “four divas of Vietnam.”
11/2024
Re.imagine Concert Vol.1 Debut
Re.imagine is a classical concert series that takes classical music beyond its traditional settings by integrating it with new media technologies and cross-disciplinary methods. Re.imagine was founded by violinist Nguyễn Thiện Minh alongside Trung Bảo, Hải Doãn, and Nam Lê, the founders of Fustic., to challenge the perception of classical music as rigid and inaccessible. The team is dedicated to preserving the beauty and historical richness of classical music while innovating its presentation to resonate with modern audiences, without altering its essence.
Re.imagine Concert Vol.1 Debut
Re.imagine is a classical concert series that takes classical music beyond its traditional settings by integrating it with new media technologies and cross-disciplinary methods. Re.imagine was founded by violinist Nguyễn Thiện Minh alongside Trung Bảo, Hải Doãn, and Nam Lê, the founders of Fustic., to challenge the perception of classical music as rigid and inaccessible. The team is dedicated to preserving the beauty and historical richness of classical music while innovating its presentation to resonate with modern audiences, without altering its essence.
11/2024
‘Kẻ Chợ' Premiered at Hanoi Opera House Hanoi Festival of Creative Design 2024
Trung Bao performed at the opening ceremony of the Hanoi Festival of Creative Design 2024, showcasing the innovative and creative spirit of his home city. Held at the iconic Hanoi Opera House, the event featured his new piece, Ke Cho, a stunning collaboration with NSND Minh Chí (chèo drum), NSƯT Nguyễn Đức Mười (tuồng drum), and the ASP choir. This performance highlighted the fusion of tradition and modernity, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.
‘Kẻ Chợ' Premiered at Hanoi Opera House Hanoi Festival of Creative Design 2024
Trung Bao performed at the opening ceremony of the Hanoi Festival of Creative Design 2024, showcasing the innovative and creative spirit of his home city. Held at the iconic Hanoi Opera House, the event featured his new piece, Ke Cho, a stunning collaboration with NSND Minh Chí (chèo drum), NSƯT Nguyễn Đức Mười (tuồng drum), and the ASP choir. This performance highlighted the fusion of tradition and modernity, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.
11/2024
Volvo x Re.imagine Concert
To create a distinctive experience compared to traditional car launch events, Re.imagine collaborated with Volvo to present an innovative classical music concert that seamlessly integrates cutting-edge generative visual technology. The demo concert, directed by Trung Bao & Fustic., highlighted the fusion of advanced technology and art. This partnership with Volvo underscores their pioneering spirit, always prioritizing the most important element—people and their experiences—while setting a new standard for how classical music and technology can come together to inspire and captivate audiences.
Volvo x Re.imagine Concert
To create a distinctive experience compared to traditional car launch events, Re.imagine collaborated with Volvo to present an innovative classical music concert that seamlessly integrates cutting-edge generative visual technology. The demo concert, directed by Trung Bao & Fustic., highlighted the fusion of advanced technology and art. This partnership with Volvo underscores their pioneering spirit, always prioritizing the most important element—people and their experiences—while setting a new standard for how classical music and technology can come together to inspire and captivate audiences.
09/2024
VOICE GEM #1137 exhibited at V&A ‘The Future of Art’
The artwork "Voice of Hiroshima Survivor Trees" VOICE GEM, created by artists Harry Yeff and Trung Bao, was exhibited as one of 16 selected works by the prestigious Lumen Prize at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Selected as a finalist from over 2,000 applicants, this recognition marked a significant achievement for the duo. The event took place on Saturday, December 21st, at 12:30 p.m., where opening remarks welcomed attendees to celebrate the intersection of art and technology.
VOICE GEM #1137 exhibited at V&A ‘The Future of Art’
The artwork "Voice of Hiroshima Survivor Trees" VOICE GEM, created by artists Harry Yeff and Trung Bao, was exhibited as one of 16 selected works by the prestigious Lumen Prize at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Selected as a finalist from over 2,000 applicants, this recognition marked a significant achievement for the duo. The event took place on Saturday, December 21st, at 12:30 p.m., where opening remarks welcomed attendees to celebrate the intersection of art and technology.
09/2024
Harry Yeff & Trung Bao featured on METAL MAGAZINE
The future of the world is uncertain. It always has, yes, but now that human action is putting every single type of life on our planet at risk, we must do everything we can to preserve it. Every year, several animal species go extinct or become endangered, just like plants. We’re all aware of that. But what about intangible matter like sounds and voices? What can we do to preserve them? Artists Harry Yeff (Reeps100) and Trung Bao have been working on a sound archive for the past years, resulting in the collaborative artistic project Voice Gems.
Harry Yeff & Trung Bao featured on METAL MAGAZINE
The future of the world is uncertain. It always has, yes, but now that human action is putting every single type of life on our planet at risk, we must do everything we can to preserve it. Every year, several animal species go extinct or become endangered, just like plants. We’re all aware of that. But what about intangible matter like sounds and voices? What can we do to preserve them? Artists Harry Yeff (Reeps100) and Trung Bao have been working on a sound archive for the past years, resulting in the collaborative artistic project Voice Gems.
09/2024
VOICE GEM #1137 Named Finalist for Lumen Prize Awards
The "Voice of Hiroshima Survivor Trees" VOICE GEM has been selected as a finalist for two Lumen Prize awards, a prestigious recognition in the art and technology world. This Voice Gem is unique, with its color and form generated not from a human voice but from the voice of a special tree. The sounds captured by Philip Clemo using a specialized microphone reveal the internal movements of this tree, recorded exactly 75 years after the Hiroshima bomb's devastating impact.
VOICE GEM #1137 Named Finalist for Lumen Prize Awards
The "Voice of Hiroshima Survivor Trees" VOICE GEM has been selected as a finalist for two Lumen Prize awards, a prestigious recognition in the art and technology world. This Voice Gem is unique, with its color and form generated not from a human voice but from the voice of a special tree. The sounds captured by Philip Clemo using a specialized microphone reveal the internal movements of this tree, recorded exactly 75 years after the Hiroshima bomb's devastating impact.
09/2023
VTV Features Voice Gems
Voice Gems was recently featured on VTV3, Vietnam’s national TV channel. The mini-documentary revealed fresh footage and highlighted our latest progress. It was my first time speaking about the project in my native language, and having Harry here in Vietnam made it even more special. While this is an international collaboration, we are passionate about using art and creative technology to give voice to bring focus and celebrate voice of the unheard from diverse cultures. Bringing this project to Vietnam feels like a natural evolution, and I’m looking forward to sharing more updates with you soon.
VTV Features Voice Gems
Voice Gems was recently featured on VTV3, Vietnam’s national TV channel. The mini-documentary revealed fresh footage and highlighted our latest progress. It was my first time speaking about the project in my native language, and having Harry here in Vietnam made it even more special. While this is an international collaboration, we are passionate about using art and creative technology to give voice to bring focus and celebrate voice of the unheard from diverse cultures. Bringing this project to Vietnam feels like a natural evolution, and I’m looking forward to sharing more updates with you soon.
08/2024
Vietnam Airlines ‘Heritage’ Feature
This article explores Trung Bảo's pioneering journey as Vietnam's first beatbox artist to gain international recognition, winning the World Beatbox Camp in 2017. It delves into how his passion for beatboxing, which began in high school, evolved into a career that fuses Vietnamese street culture with global music trends. Trung Bảo discusses his approach to beatboxing as a unique art form, shaped by the rich sounds of the Vietnamese language and his innovative use of technology. He also reflects on the distinctive elements of Vietnamese street culture compared to the global scene and shares insights into his creative collaborations that blend traditional Vietnamese music with genres like jazz, rock, and hip hop, showcasing a dynamic intersection of cultural and artistic expressions.
Vietnam Airlines ‘Heritage’ Feature
This article explores Trung Bảo's pioneering journey as Vietnam's first beatbox artist to gain international recognition, winning the World Beatbox Camp in 2017. It delves into how his passion for beatboxing, which began in high school, evolved into a career that fuses Vietnamese street culture with global music trends. Trung Bảo discusses his approach to beatboxing as a unique art form, shaped by the rich sounds of the Vietnamese language and his innovative use of technology. He also reflects on the distinctive elements of Vietnamese street culture compared to the global scene and shares insights into his creative collaborations that blend traditional Vietnamese music with genres like jazz, rock, and hip hop, showcasing a dynamic intersection of cultural and artistic expressions.
07/2023
L'Officiel Hommes | The Modern Flâneurs
“100 PORTRAITS” - Featuring 100 Vietnamese men on L'Officiel Hommes Vietnam - The Modern Flâneurs. Celebrating diversity, innovation, and contemporary spirit.
L'Officiel Hommes | The Modern Flâneurs
“100 PORTRAITS” - Featuring 100 Vietnamese men on L'Officiel Hommes Vietnam - The Modern Flâneurs. Celebrating diversity, innovation, and contemporary spirit.
07/2024
‘Futurescape’ Exhibition
Collaborated with LG OLED, Trung Bao & Fustic. created ‘Futurescape’ - an art exhibition that takes audiences on a journey through the layers of reality, exploring the deep interconnectedness of nature, technology, and the cosmos. Featuring immersive and interactive art, it invites visitors to become co-creators, shaping digital artworks in real-time. The exhibition reflects on the unity between the microscopic and the cosmic, revealing the vast and intricate relationships that bind our universe together, and encourages contemplation of the infinite possibilities beyond our current understanding.
‘Futurescape’ Exhibition
Collaborated with LG OLED, Trung Bao & Fustic. created ‘Futurescape’ - an art exhibition that takes audiences on a journey through the layers of reality, exploring the deep interconnectedness of nature, technology, and the cosmos. Featuring immersive and interactive art, it invites visitors to become co-creators, shaping digital artworks in real-time. The exhibition reflects on the unity between the microscopic and the cosmic, revealing the vast and intricate relationships that bind our universe together, and encourages contemplation of the infinite possibilities beyond our current understanding.
05/2024
‘Ve Kinh Bac’ Live Show
The "Ve Kinh Bac" liveshow, directed and produced by the artist Ngô Hồng Quang, is a vibrant celebration of traditional Vietnamese music, showcasing modern arrangements and performances. Trung Bao was invited as the guest performer to collaborate with the newly introduced music group Thiên Thanh, highlights traditional instruments and forms from the Northen regions of Vietnam, like quan họ, hát xẩm, and hát văn, reimagined in contemporary styles to enhance their appeal to modern sensibilities.
‘Ve Kinh Bac’ Live Show
The "Ve Kinh Bac" liveshow, directed and produced by the artist Ngô Hồng Quang, is a vibrant celebration of traditional Vietnamese music, showcasing modern arrangements and performances. Trung Bao was invited as the guest performer to collaborate with the newly introduced music group Thiên Thanh, highlights traditional instruments and forms from the Northen regions of Vietnam, like quan họ, hát xẩm, and hát văn, reimagined in contemporary styles to enhance their appeal to modern sensibilities.
05/2024
Hanoi Grapevine Finest Artists 2024 Nomination
At the 2024 Hanoi Grapevine's Finest event, an annual celebration of contemporary art in Vietnam, Trung Bao (Fustic.) has been nominated in the Finest Artists category. This nomination highlight his contribution on the Vietnamese arts scene through his innovative approach to new media art and music performances. The event, now in its fifth year, continues to honor influential artists under 35 who contribute to the cultural and artistic development in Vietnam, reflecting the evolving dynamics of the country's cultural landscape.
Hanoi Grapevine Finest Artists 2024 Nomination
At the 2024 Hanoi Grapevine's Finest event, an annual celebration of contemporary art in Vietnam, Trung Bao (Fustic.) has been nominated in the Finest Artists category. This nomination highlight his contribution on the Vietnamese arts scene through his innovative approach to new media art and music performances. The event, now in its fifth year, continues to honor influential artists under 35 who contribute to the cultural and artistic development in Vietnam, reflecting the evolving dynamics of the country's cultural landscape.
03/2024
‘Rang Dong’ Album Release
The album release event for "Rạng Đông" (Dawn) stands out not just for its celebration of new music but also for its significant collaboration with beatboxer Trung Bao, aiming to bring ethnic minority music closer to the general public. This album, inspired by Ngô Hồng Quang’s travels across diverse Vietnamese landscapes, represents a fusion of indigenous music from ethnic groups such as Tày, Nùng, Pa Dí, Xá, Hmong, and Chăm with contemporary musical expressions.
‘Rang Dong’ Album Release
The album release event for "Rạng Đông" (Dawn) stands out not just for its celebration of new music but also for its significant collaboration with beatboxer Trung Bao, aiming to bring ethnic minority music closer to the general public. This album, inspired by Ngô Hồng Quang’s travels across diverse Vietnamese landscapes, represents a fusion of indigenous music from ethnic groups such as Tày, Nùng, Pa Dí, Xá, Hmong, and Chăm with contemporary musical expressions.
02/2024
TIME100 Most Influential People in AI
It was an honor for me to collaborate once again with my long-term partner, Reeps100, and contribute to the art direction for the opening performance of TIME 100's most influential people in AI, hosted at the Museum of the Future in Dubai. Together, we premiered a new piece that combined human and machine voices, representing one of our many visual systems. In this performance, Reeps100 engaged in a duet and friendly competition with an AI opponent at 190BPM, showcasing the dynamic interplay between human creativity and artificial intelligence.
TIME100 Most Influential People in AI
It was an honor for me to collaborate once again with my long-term partner, Reeps100, and contribute to the art direction for the opening performance of TIME 100's most influential people in AI, hosted at the Museum of the Future in Dubai. Together, we premiered a new piece that combined human and machine voices, representing one of our many visual systems. In this performance, Reeps100 engaged in a duet and friendly competition with an AI opponent at 190BPM, showcasing the dynamic interplay between human creativity and artificial intelligence.
01/2024
Small V0ICE
SMALL V01CE is a group exhibition curated by Jesse Damiani and hosted by Honor Fraser, featuring Voice Gems: Voice Megastructures by Reeps100 & Trung Bao. The exhibition delves into the intersection of human instinct, intuition, and feelings with emerging artificial intelligence technologies, particularly generative AI. Through thought-provoking questions and artistic exploration, SMALL V01CE examines the evolving relationship between human and machine intelligence, questioning how these technologies will impact creativity, intuition, and the production of art. Leading artists whose works engage with these themes are invited to share their hypotheses, reflections, and portals into this complex and evolving landscape.
Small V0ICE
SMALL V01CE is a group exhibition curated by Jesse Damiani and hosted by Honor Fraser, featuring Voice Gems: Voice Megastructures by Reeps100 & Trung Bao. The exhibition delves into the intersection of human instinct, intuition, and feelings with emerging artificial intelligence technologies, particularly generative AI. Through thought-provoking questions and artistic exploration, SMALL V01CE examines the evolving relationship between human and machine intelligence, questioning how these technologies will impact creativity, intuition, and the production of art. Leading artists whose works engage with these themes are invited to share their hypotheses, reflections, and portals into this complex and evolving landscape.
01/2024
R100 x Fox House artist residency
My colleague, Karolina Olech (Chiwawa), and I had the privilege of participating in an art residency program in Spain called the R100 x Fox House. This residency was dedicated to the concept of permission, offering us a unique opportunity to fully immerse ourselves in the present moment. Within this nurturing environment, we found the freedom to embrace our authentic selves, free from the usual demands of daily life. Despite the inherent challenge of staying present amidst life's complexities, the tranquil atmosphere of the residency provided us with the space and encouragement to explore the intersection of art, philosophy, technology, and, above all, the collective journey of creative pursuit. Our interactions with fellow artists and thinkers were profoundly enriching, and we are deeply grateful to everyone involved for making this experience so memorable.
R100 x Fox House artist residency
My colleague, Karolina Olech (Chiwawa), and I had the privilege of participating in an art residency program in Spain called the R100 x Fox House. This residency was dedicated to the concept of permission, offering us a unique opportunity to fully immerse ourselves in the present moment. Within this nurturing environment, we found the freedom to embrace our authentic selves, free from the usual demands of daily life. Despite the inherent challenge of staying present amidst life's complexities, the tranquil atmosphere of the residency provided us with the space and encouragement to explore the intersection of art, philosophy, technology, and, above all, the collective journey of creative pursuit. Our interactions with fellow artists and thinkers were profoundly enriching, and we are deeply grateful to everyone involved for making this experience so memorable.
01/2024
Gala WeChoice 2023
Performance
WeChoice Awards is a Vietnamese annual award recognizing the most prominent people and events of the year voted by the general public. The opening performance was a collaboration between Trung Bao, Chiwawa and Double2T, Rhyder, HURRYKNG, Richie, An Tran with the visual created by Antiantiart, Fustic.
Gala WeChoice 2023
Performance
WeChoice Awards is a Vietnamese annual award recognizing the most prominent people and events of the year voted by the general public. The opening performance was a collaboration between Trung Bao, Chiwawa and Double2T, Rhyder, HURRYKNG, Richie, An Tran with the visual created by Antiantiart, Fustic.
12/2023
The Collective Voice Gems & ‘Ô’ The Body of Art
Our voice is a reflection of our body and soul. You are invited to observe the artwork and meditate on what it means to have a voice. When the voice is embraced and not avoided, it is a gateway to to self acceptance and confidence. Through the 'Ô' exhibition, in partnership with L’Officiel, Trung Bao and Reeps100 will showcase an audio-visual rendition of Voice Gems, with dimensions of 8000x2000 pixels. Despite the complexity of producing such a work, we believe in harnessing technology and artistic expression to amplify human voices, fostering self-confidence and self-love exploration among viewers.
The Collective Voice Gems & ‘Ô’ The Body of Art
Our voice is a reflection of our body and soul. You are invited to observe the artwork and meditate on what it means to have a voice. When the voice is embraced and not avoided, it is a gateway to to self acceptance and confidence. Through the 'Ô' exhibition, in partnership with L’Officiel, Trung Bao and Reeps100 will showcase an audio-visual rendition of Voice Gems, with dimensions of 8000x2000 pixels. Despite the complexity of producing such a work, we believe in harnessing technology and artistic expression to amplify human voices, fostering self-confidence and self-love exploration among viewers.
11/2023
84NOISE presents Voice Gems ‘1000 Years of Archives’
Myself @tbaocreate and @reepsone came together in Hanoi to showcase and test our latest @voicegems innovations and concept in partnership with @84noise - We have an expansive catalogue of voices, and now a real-time voice gems performance and interactive system. I can safely say myself and Trung Bao are being very careful and patient, but we will continue to push ourself and the boundaries of voice and art. We have huge plans, and many wonderful minds have been a part of the journey so far.
84NOISE presents Voice Gems ‘1000 Years of Archives’
Myself @tbaocreate and @reepsone came together in Hanoi to showcase and test our latest @voicegems innovations and concept in partnership with @84noise - We have an expansive catalogue of voices, and now a real-time voice gems performance and interactive system. I can safely say myself and Trung Bao are being very careful and patient, but we will continue to push ourself and the boundaries of voice and art. We have huge plans, and many wonderful minds have been a part of the journey so far.
11/2023
84NOISE features Voice Gems
The event ‘84NOISE presents Voice Gems: 1000 Years of Archives’ is 84NOISE's effort to promote breakthrough aesthetics and creativity in Vietnam. 84NOISE hopes to continuously contribute to aesthetics and the national brand by combining and promoting pioneering ideas in the creative and design industry, creating conditions for them to become a part of the community's life in the future.
84NOISE features Voice Gems
The event ‘84NOISE presents Voice Gems: 1000 Years of Archives’ is 84NOISE's effort to promote breakthrough aesthetics and creativity in Vietnam. 84NOISE hopes to continuously contribute to aesthetics and the national brand by combining and promoting pioneering ideas in the creative and design industry, creating conditions for them to become a part of the community's life in the future.
11/2023
‘BAWA POWER’ Music Video release
The track is 'BAWA POWER' from our latest album 'IN THE ZONE'. All sounds are created with the human voice.
Written & performed by Trung Bao & Chiwawa
Music video produced by Fustic.
Directed by Hai Doan (Fustic.)
Creative direction by Hai Doan & Trung Bao
‘BAWA POWER’ Music Video release
The track is 'BAWA POWER' from our latest album 'IN THE ZONE'. All sounds are created with the human voice.
Written & performed by Trung Bao & Chiwawa
Music video produced by Fustic.
Directed by Hai Doan (Fustic.)
Creative direction by Hai Doan & Trung Bao
10/2023
VTV4 Cultural Mosaic
👋 I’m honored to be featured on national TV to share my perspective on beatbox, music, the human voice, art and the preservation of cultures in Vietnam. The artwork featured in the video is my recent audio visual installation / performance work done in collaboration with @fustic.studio @haidoanhai @namleday @lenngan_____ & @counterflowsfest
VTV4 Cultural Mosaic
👋 I’m honored to be featured on national TV to share my perspective on beatbox, music, the human voice, art and the preservation of cultures in Vietnam. The artwork featured in the video is my recent audio visual installation / performance work done in collaboration with @fustic.studio @haidoanhai @namleday @lenngan_____ & @counterflowsfest
09/2023
The Echoes of Memories
Hi friends 👋 For the last few months, have been developing a real time interactive Audio Visual performance with @fustic.studio @haidoanhai in collaboration with @lenngan_____ & @counterflowsfest.
The piece is called “The Echoes of Memoryscape” - a digital interactive system, redefining sounds and reconstructing memories with exclusive materials collected from the trip we took to Ha Giang, Vietnam earlier this year.
The Echoes of Memories
Hi friends 👋 For the last few months, have been developing a real time interactive Audio Visual performance with @fustic.studio @haidoanhai in collaboration with @lenngan_____ & @counterflowsfest.
The piece is called “The Echoes of Memoryscape” - a digital interactive system, redefining sounds and reconstructing memories with exclusive materials collected from the trip we took to Ha Giang, Vietnam earlier this year.
09/2023
9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians
I am honored to contribute to Vietnam's collective voice and share a diverse range of Vietnamese music with the world at the Ninth Global Conference on Young Parliamentarians.
The Ninth Global Conference on Young Parliamentarians was a platform for young parliamentarians from all over the world to meet and discuss issues of parliaments with the aim of enhancing the role of young people in accelerating the sustainable development goals through digital transformation, innovations, and cultural values and humanity.
9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians
I am honored to contribute to Vietnam's collective voice and share a diverse range of Vietnamese music with the world at the Ninth Global Conference on Young Parliamentarians.
The Ninth Global Conference on Young Parliamentarians was a platform for young parliamentarians from all over the world to meet and discuss issues of parliaments with the aim of enhancing the role of young people in accelerating the sustainable development goals through digital transformation, innovations, and cultural values and humanity.
09/2023
BAWA ‘IN THE ZONE’ Album Release
'IN THE ZONE' is the debut studio album release from beatbox duo Trung Bao & Chiwawa, also known as BAWA. This album serves as a gateway into the creative minds of vocal experimentalists, paying homage to the beatbox community's evolution over the past four decades. The electronic sounds are authentically produced through the medium of the human voice, each note and beat a testament to the boundless possibilities of this unique instrument.
BAWA ‘IN THE ZONE’ Album Release
'IN THE ZONE' is the debut studio album release from beatbox duo Trung Bao & Chiwawa, also known as BAWA. This album serves as a gateway into the creative minds of vocal experimentalists, paying homage to the beatbox community's evolution over the past four decades. The electronic sounds are authentically produced through the medium of the human voice, each note and beat a testament to the boundless possibilities of this unique instrument.
09/2023
Vietcetera features Trung Bao & the debut beatbox album ‘IN THE ZONE’
"IN THE ZONE is perhaps one of the most creatively invested projects in terms of both quality and intellectual content that Trung has ever undertaken; from the writing and performance process, to the meticulous mix/mastering for each sound; and finally, the visuals from the music video to other creative elements in the project.”
Vietcetera features Trung Bao & the debut beatbox album ‘IN THE ZONE’
"IN THE ZONE is perhaps one of the most creatively invested projects in terms of both quality and intellectual content that Trung has ever undertaken; from the writing and performance process, to the meticulous mix/mastering for each sound; and finally, the visuals from the music video to other creative elements in the project.”
09/2023
‘IN THE ZONE’ Music Video release
The track is 'IN THE ZONE' from our debut album 'IN THE ZONE'. All sounds are created with the human voice.
Written & performed by Trung Bao & Chiwawa
Music video produced by The Tripod Guys
Directed by Wannasaur Visual by Trung Bảo & Wannasaur
‘IN THE ZONE’ Music Video release
The track is 'IN THE ZONE' from our debut album 'IN THE ZONE'. All sounds are created with the human voice.
Written & performed by Trung Bao & Chiwawa
Music video produced by The Tripod Guys
Directed by Wannasaur Visual by Trung Bảo & Wannasaur
08/2023
VOICE GEMS ‘Voice Megastructures’
These behemoth voice structures are generated from 100’s of collected voices colouring and sculpting every detail of the form. The sculptures can be generated from a curated set of global voices addressing a specific theme, or voice data sourced by a geolocation or local radius. Voice Gems will always be a project for large scale physical exhibition, using any means necessary to explore, preserve and illuminate the human voice.
VOICE GEMS ‘Voice Megastructures’
These behemoth voice structures are generated from 100’s of collected voices colouring and sculpting every detail of the form. The sculptures can be generated from a curated set of global voices addressing a specific theme, or voice data sourced by a geolocation or local radius. Voice Gems will always be a project for large scale physical exhibition, using any means necessary to explore, preserve and illuminate the human voice.
07/2023
Physical VOICE GEMS
VOICE GEMS has always set sights on digital and physical ceremonial artworks. Last year we began a journey looking to turn laughter between lovers in to a physical artwork created from 3D printed silver. The journey ended with a dear friend @_elfin_ polishing the piece and complete the very first prototype.
The human voice can be held, loved, and respected. A new digital-physical ceremony.
Physical VOICE GEMS
VOICE GEMS has always set sights on digital and physical ceremonial artworks. Last year we began a journey looking to turn laughter between lovers in to a physical artwork created from 3D printed silver. The journey ended with a dear friend @_elfin_ polishing the piece and complete the very first prototype.
The human voice can be held, loved, and respected. A new digital-physical ceremony.
06/2023
‘Thanh Canh’ trip to Ha Giang, Vietnam
The beautiful voices and stories of Hmong people in Hà Giang, Vietnam are inspiring. I'm happy to have become friends and had this experience with them, especially my friend Ly Mí Cường (Cáy) and his welcoming family. I hope to share more of their stories one day. Hà Giang is also home to some amazing soundscapes. ⛰️☁️☀️🌳
Thank you @lenngan_____ @counterflowsfest & @britishcouncil for making this wonderful trip happen.
‘Thanh Canh’ trip to Ha Giang, Vietnam
The beautiful voices and stories of Hmong people in Hà Giang, Vietnam are inspiring. I'm happy to have become friends and had this experience with them, especially my friend Ly Mí Cường (Cáy) and his welcoming family. I hope to share more of their stories one day. Hà Giang is also home to some amazing soundscapes. ⛰️☁️☀️🌳
Thank you @lenngan_____ @counterflowsfest & @britishcouncil for making this wonderful trip happen.
04/2023
VOICE GEMS ‘Astropoeticon’ with Herbert W. Franke
Herbert W. Franke first encountered Harry Yeff’s work in Linz in the summer of 2021. Both were part of the exhibition PROOF OF ART at the Francisco Carolinum in Linz, the first museum to tell the brief history of NFTs. Franke, who was also a caver and rock collector, became interested in Harry Yeff and Trung Bao's work, VOICE GEMS, and soon a collaboration emerged: Yeff asked about the potential of using Franke's voice in an audio-visual production, and Franke responded by sending one of his voice gems, which is a vocal work of art in itself.
VOICE GEMS ‘Astropoeticon’ with Herbert W. Franke
Herbert W. Franke first encountered Harry Yeff’s work in Linz in the summer of 2021. Both were part of the exhibition PROOF OF ART at the Francisco Carolinum in Linz, the first museum to tell the brief history of NFTs. Franke, who was also a caver and rock collector, became interested in Harry Yeff and Trung Bao's work, VOICE GEMS, and soon a collaboration emerged: Yeff asked about the potential of using Franke's voice in an audio-visual production, and Franke responded by sending one of his voice gems, which is a vocal work of art in itself.
03/2023
Creative direction for MCK ‘99%’
The art of MCK's '99%'
Creative direction and art by me at @fustic.studio in collaboration with @haidoanhai @namleday @theaaannnhhh & @idoomythang
Creative direction for MCK ‘99%’
The art of MCK's '99%'
Creative direction and art by me at @fustic.studio in collaboration with @haidoanhai @namleday @theaaannnhhh & @idoomythang
01/2023
‘Binaural Voice’ Experiment with Reeps100
Binaural voices 🎧 use headphones to listen
Reeps One x Trung Bao at @monomstudios
‘Binaural Voice’ Experiment with Reeps100
Binaural voices 🎧 use headphones to listen
Reeps One x Trung Bao at @monomstudios
12/2022
‘Fulfillment’ Exhibition
Curated & directed by Trung Bao, Hai Doan & Phuong Vu, The Fulfillment Exhibition offers an immersive and interactive artistic experience that explores the multifaceted notion of 'fulfillment’.
The exhibition amass 10 000 attendee in its openning duration of 5 days. It features a diverse set of Vietnamese & international artists including Thao Dan, Cao Hoang Long, Chiron Duong, The Tripod Guys, Le Bac Tan, Trung Bao x Reeps100, Hieu Vu, Fustic., and Antiantiart.
‘Fulfillment’ Exhibition
Curated & directed by Trung Bao, Hai Doan & Phuong Vu, The Fulfillment Exhibition offers an immersive and interactive artistic experience that explores the multifaceted notion of 'fulfillment’.
The exhibition amass 10 000 attendee in its openning duration of 5 days. It features a diverse set of Vietnamese & international artists including Thao Dan, Cao Hoang Long, Chiron Duong, The Tripod Guys, Le Bac Tan, Trung Bao x Reeps100, Hieu Vu, Fustic., and Antiantiart.
10/2022
Elementum Art exhibition in Zurich, Switzerland
A selection of three VOICE GEMS, curated by Georg Bak, are presented at the elementum.art NFT Gallery at the Zurich Airport, The Circle 18 in Zurich (Switzerland). On view from 28 September until 26 October, 2022.
Elementum Art exhibition in Zurich, Switzerland
A selection of three VOICE GEMS, curated by Georg Bak, are presented at the elementum.art NFT Gallery at the Zurich Airport, The Circle 18 in Zurich (Switzerland). On view from 28 September until 26 October, 2022.
09/2022
‘Trailblazer’ Music Video
Trailblazer is a genre-bending soundtrack created by Trung Bao, Chiwawa, Tuimi & Vietmax for adidas Originals NMD_V3. The music video is a collaboration between Antiantiart & Fustic. Studio, directed by Phương Vũ.
‘Trailblazer’ Music Video
Trailblazer is a genre-bending soundtrack created by Trung Bao, Chiwawa, Tuimi & Vietmax for adidas Originals NMD_V3. The music video is a collaboration between Antiantiart & Fustic. Studio, directed by Phương Vũ.
09/2022
Voice Gems OXFORD Street exhibit
seen by 7000 visitors
At W1 curates London VOICE GEMS debut London show attracts 7000 attendees to Londons leading digital arts space.
Voice Gems OXFORD Street exhibit
seen by 7000 visitors
At W1 curates London VOICE GEMS debut London show attracts 7000 attendees to Londons leading digital arts space.
08/2022
Preserving the voice of Sir Geoff Hurst
“This year I received a call that Sir Geoff Hurst wanted the @voicegems project to preserve his memory of the day he scored a hat trick for England, Winning the 1966 World Cup. This is a part of Geoff's efforts to raise awareness of Alzheimer's and the crippling consequences of this terrible disease. After a call with Above+Beyond and the amazing energy of Dominic Goldman myself and @tbaocreate agreed to explore what in some ways, is a voice-generated digital national treasure.”
Harry Yeff
Preserving the voice of Sir Geoff Hurst
“This year I received a call that Sir Geoff Hurst wanted the @voicegems project to preserve his memory of the day he scored a hat trick for England, Winning the 1966 World Cup. This is a part of Geoff's efforts to raise awareness of Alzheimer's and the crippling consequences of this terrible disease. After a call with Above+Beyond and the amazing energy of Dominic Goldman myself and @tbaocreate agreed to explore what in some ways, is a voice-generated digital national treasure.”
Harry Yeff
07/2022
WIRED UK Magazine features Voice Gems
WIRED UK published an article ‘Crystal Visions From Captured Voices’ exploring our movement towards our first physical VOICE GEMS and the growth of our 1000 Year VOICE GEMS Archive.
WIRED UK Magazine features Voice Gems
WIRED UK published an article ‘Crystal Visions From Captured Voices’ exploring our movement towards our first physical VOICE GEMS and the growth of our 1000 Year VOICE GEMS Archive.
06/2022
Voice Gems Collaborate with World Economic Forum
‘Messages of Hope’ is a curated collection of Voice Gems. Each work premiered at the Davos main Congress centre, the largest tech-art exhibition in the history of the @worldeconomicforum - Showcasing voices from @rupikaur_ @sadhguru @iamwill @janegoodallinst and more.
Voice Gems Collaborate with World Economic Forum
‘Messages of Hope’ is a curated collection of Voice Gems. Each work premiered at the Davos main Congress centre, the largest tech-art exhibition in the history of the @worldeconomicforum - Showcasing voices from @rupikaur_ @sadhguru @iamwill @janegoodallinst and more.
04/2022
Voice Gems featured on TED
Vocal artist and creative technologist Reeps One fills the room with otherworldly, genre-transcending sounds and rhythms, delivering a one-of-a-kind performance that explores the past, present and future of vocal expression.
Voice Gems featured on TED
Vocal artist and creative technologist Reeps One fills the room with otherworldly, genre-transcending sounds and rhythms, delivering a one-of-a-kind performance that explores the past, present and future of vocal expression.
02/2022
Voice Gems META-Archive
View a curation of selected VOICE GEMS in the VOICE GEMS : META - ARCHIVE digital exhibition space.
Voice Gems META-Archive
View a curation of selected VOICE GEMS in the VOICE GEMS : META - ARCHIVE digital exhibition space.
02/2022
TAKU ‘Songs To Experience’ Exhibition
I directed and designed this large scale visual installation for the haunting chorus in ‘Falling’ by @takubeats , created with @fustic.studio @haidoanhai @vietnam_nabe in collaboration with @prettysoon_ @allcapsyeah .
We explored the world of real-time visual and facial motion capture technology using @unrealengine & MetaHumans to create this audio-visual experience.
TAKU ‘Songs To Experience’ Exhibition
I directed and designed this large scale visual installation for the haunting chorus in ‘Falling’ by @takubeats , created with @fustic.studio @haidoanhai @vietnam_nabe in collaboration with @prettysoon_ @allcapsyeah .
We explored the world of real-time visual and facial motion capture technology using @unrealengine & MetaHumans to create this audio-visual experience.
01/2022
VOICE GEMS discuss New Traditions with BBC
The Voice Gems project was featured on @bbc London, discussing how @voicegems is growing beyond the arts, a little by force due to the response we’ve had. Our focus is the 1000 year archive and collecting key voices.
VOICE GEMS discuss New Traditions with BBC
The Voice Gems project was featured on @bbc London, discussing how @voicegems is growing beyond the arts, a little by force due to the response we’ve had. Our focus is the 1000 year archive and collecting key voices.
01/2022
Fast Company features VOICE GEMS
A diamond ring has become synonymous with love and commitment, but it’s not very personal gift and often comes with ethical complications. Wouldn’t it be more romantic to receive a gemstone that expresses something unique about your betrothed?
Fast Company features VOICE GEMS
A diamond ring has become synonymous with love and commitment, but it’s not very personal gift and often comes with ethical complications. Wouldn’t it be more romantic to receive a gemstone that expresses something unique about your betrothed?
01/2022
OMNIVOICE
Machine inspired human voice dialogue VS human inspired machine voice
Real time conversation between @reepsone and a real time system composing replies using an Aphex Twin source file. Both voices are visualised here using the omni-voice system created by @tbaocreate and @reepsone
OMNIVOICE
Machine inspired human voice dialogue VS human inspired machine voice
Real time conversation between @reepsone and a real time system composing replies using an Aphex Twin source file. Both voices are visualised here using the omni-voice system created by @tbaocreate and @reepsone
01/2022
The Ai Weiwei Voice Gem
Dear friends, we are proud to present the Ai Weiwei Voice Gem
The Ai WeiWei #1040 VOICE GEM was generated as a gift for Ai WeiWei by Alfred Weidinger the managing director of OÖ Landes-Kultur. The precious digital object was generated using the VOICE GEMS system from a voice recording of Ai WeiWei in conversation with a friend and collaborator.
The colours and form of the gem are generated directly from the voice of Ai WeiWei using the bespoke VOICE GEMS generative system and his gifted voice. The voice gems system allows us to archive and preserve precious vocal human interactions and connections using emerging technologies.
Audio data gifted courtesy of Alfred Weidinger and Ai WeiWei for the VOICE GEMS project.
The Ai Weiwei Voice Gem
Dear friends, we are proud to present the Ai Weiwei Voice Gem
The Ai WeiWei #1040 VOICE GEM was generated as a gift for Ai WeiWei by Alfred Weidinger the managing director of OÖ Landes-Kultur. The precious digital object was generated using the VOICE GEMS system from a voice recording of Ai WeiWei in conversation with a friend and collaborator.
The colours and form of the gem are generated directly from the voice of Ai WeiWei using the bespoke VOICE GEMS generative system and his gifted voice. The voice gems system allows us to archive and preserve precious vocal human interactions and connections using emerging technologies.
Audio data gifted courtesy of Alfred Weidinger and Ai WeiWei for the VOICE GEMS project.
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