VIETNAM: Streetart Ngu Hanh Son – Đà Nẵng – Nam Jam 2023 – Graffiti & Mural Event – A Festival of Creativity and Community

The first ever street art and graffiti festival in Đà Nẵng, Vietnam, the NAM JAM is a celebration of creativity and community. The event, organized by local gallery and art collective NOT POP, transformed the village of Ngu Hanh Son in Đà Nẵng City early this year in spectacular style. In March 2023, the city hosted hot local and international street art talents with a variety of events, including live paintings, a skate jam, a gallery show and a well timed coincidental hip hop dance jam as part of the RF JAM a.k.a. RADIKAL FORZE JAM.

Me and my partner came across the Ngu Hanh Son neighborhood after noticing Son Nguyen’s stunning mural of two locals. To our left as we drove down the beach road, the well placed mural caught our eye from a distance. We had to investigate. Slowly we realized, piece by piece, throwup by throwup, here was a maze of stunning artworks all part of a larger project. Mesmerized by the stunning display of colours and styles, we continued to ride around the block in search for more. We stopped at a wall where the talented POTI was painting his stunning „Angel In a New Dress“ Mural. The vibrant overlap of pinks and blues were coming together beautifully and getting us excited for the final piece. He pointed us towards the Not Pop Gallery around the corner, where we caught KNEE JERK painting and learned all about his journey with Not Pop and the Nam Jam 2023. It was great to connect with an OG street artist, especially from the UK. We enjoyed exploring the fresh paint and I had a great time skating around Not Pop’s self built skate park. Big up KNEE JERK for letting rip on his deck!

A Vibrant Display of Creativity

Fuelled by its very own Nam Jam Beers from Deme Brewing, the large walls of the Ngu Hanh Son block transformed into its very own street art gallery on March 16th in 2023. From incredible wildstyle pieces, funky throw ups and cool characters, to huge intricate murals, everyone came together to put on a local display of street culture. The artists used a variety of techniques and styles to create their pieces, from traditional graffiti to the more abstract and experimental work. The festival was, and will once again, be a feast for the eyes. A real unique opportunity to see street art in action.

A Celebration of Community

The NAM JAM is more than just a festival of art. It is also a celebration of a vibrant and loving art community. The festival brings together people from all walks of life to enjoy the beauty of street art culture and to learn about the power of creativity. With a skate jam, craft market, live music from 1ESCV? and live painting, Nam Jam 2023 truly brought hip hop and street culture to Da Nang with incredible steez. KNEE JERK and his art gallery Not Pop, is dedicated to promoting street art and graffiti in Da Nang. Not Pop believes that street art is a powerful tool for transforming communities and creating a more vibrant and inclusive city.

I can’t thank KNEE JERK enough for taking the time out of his busy day to show us around the gallery and chat to us about his journey. As a young aspiring creative, it was quite a priceless experience for me to chat to a great artist and curator who is bringing a variety of street artists and styles together like this. We left with a buzz, especially after not seeing much street art for a few days, and me not having skated for over 4 months. I’m excited to see what’s in store next year. Big up KNEE JERK for his hospitality! The festival is a great opportunity for Not Pop to continue its work, host some serious talent in the street art and graffiti scene, and make a positive impact on the city of Da Nang and Vietnam.  –  Photos, Video and Text by CALLUM JONES


BRING ON NAM JAM 2024!!

Don’t miss your chance to experience Nam Jam next year! For Artists, direct message @Nam_Jam_Festival on Instagram to request a spot for your creative expression, the next year’s event will be from March 4th till 10th. Below are the artworks from the 2023 event with contact info to the creators.


NAM JAM 2023  –  Artists

~1escV?  –  Aerga  –  Anh Nong Dan  –  Born  –  Daos  –  Endo  –  Hiep  –  Hoang Nam  –  Jayne  –  Ki Bun  –  Knee Jerk  –  Kusan Watah  –  Luỗng Nguyễn  –  Maajed Ahmed  –  Nads  –  Pheel One  –  Poti  –  Rowa  –  Skeotch  –  Son Nguyen  –  Tâyone  –  Thạch Sơn Tùng  –  Ties  –  Vũ Công Thành  –  Xers  –  Xorse  –  Zunk One


NAM JAM 2023  –  Sponsors

Diton King  –  Dunkare Magazine  –  Go Surfing Da Nang  – Deme Brewery  –  Cổ Động  –  Not Pop Gallery


Video  –  Artworks Tour


HOANG NAM

What3words:  ///cleans.overture.mega

  GPS Location:  16.0149742, 108.2573291

Artist:  HOANG NAM

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hoangnamm_


„Maneki-neko“  –  “Lucky cat”  by  AERGA

What3words:  ///sock.football.celebrate

  GPS Location:  16.0149684, 108.2570109

Artist:  AERGA

Website:  https://aergacrafts.myportfolio.com

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/AergaTattoo

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/aergaarts

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/Aergatattoo



SON NGUYEN

What3words:  ///spill.baguette.custom

  GPS Location:  16.013705, 108.259414

Artist:  SON NGUYEN

Website:  https://www.tattoostgab.com

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tattoostgab

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/son_nguyeen

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sonmrl

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tattoostgab


„Angel in a new dress“  by  POTI

What3words:  ///cultivation.couple.covenants

  GPS Location:  16.014405, 108.257337

Artist:  POTI

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/Potiworld

Big Cartel:  https://poti.bigcartel.com


KUSAN WATAH

What3words:  ///conforms.shark.primed

  GPS Location:  16.014540, 108.257197

Artist:  KUSAN WATAH

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/kusan.watah

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/watahkustom

Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.de/kusanwatah

Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Kwatah


XERS, JANE  &  unknown

What3words:  ///eyelashes.brightens.fade

  GPS Location:  16.014594,108.257449

Artist:  XERS  –  XERSONER  –  XERS ONE

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/xersone


Artist: JAYNE

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jayne.graffiti


DAOS

What3words:  ///clarifies.urban.shears

  GPS Location:   16.0149797, 108.2569341

Artist:  DAOS  –  THE HUMANIMAL

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/daos501


TÂY ONE

What3words:  ///suiting.rocker.before

  GPS Location:  16.010983,108.261630

Artist:  TÂY ONE  –  TÂYONE  –  BAMBOO

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taayone


MAAJED AHMED

What3words:  ///suiting.rocker.before

  GPS Location:  16.010983,108.261630

Artist:  MAAJED AHMED

Website:  https://www.maajedahmed.com

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mjod.graffiti

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/maajedahmed

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/MaajedAhmaed

Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@MaajedAhmed


NADS

Artist:  NADS

Website:  https://ggraffkings77.wixsite.com/website

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/nadscalligraffiti

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nads.tsc

Behance:  https://www.behance.net/ggraffking8da8

Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@nads.tsc.calligraffiti


Graffiti Wall

What3words:  ///suiting.rocker.before

  GPS Location:  16.010983,108.261630


What3words:  ///angel.brings.sweetener

  GPS Location:  16.0110100, 108.2614900


ZUNK ONE

What3words:  ///crunch.showcases.needed

  GPS Location:  16.014702,108.257590

Artist:  ZUNK ONE  –  ZUNK  –  CREATIVE HUSTLER

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/zunkone


SON NGUYEN

What3words:  ///gender.scorch.soonest

  GPS Location:  16.0104170, 108.2617700

Artist:  SON NGUYEN  –  (contact details already mentioned above)



KI BUN

Artist:  PINKY BOON  –  KI BUN

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/pinky.boon

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kiwuadi

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/everydaytoro


~1escV?  –  UN ESCAGOT VIDE ?

What3words:  ///speak.passively.pleaser

  GPS Location:  16.0102820, 108.2619950

Artist:  ~1escV?  –  un escargot vide ?

Website:  http://www.unescargotvide.eu

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/1escv

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/1escv

Tumblr:  https://unescargotvide-blog.tumblr.com

  Bandcamp:  https://1escv.bandcamp.com

Soundcloud:  https://soundcloud.com/unescargotvide

OpenSea:  https://opensea.io/1escv

Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/user/sautelcago


~1escV?  &  SON NGUYEN

Artist:  ~1escV?  –  (contact details already mentioned above)

Artist:  SON NGUYEN  –  (contact details already mentioned above)


~1escV?

What3words:  ///chest.refers.flamenco

  GPS Location:  16.0101834, 108.2613591

Artist:  ~1escV?  –  (contact details already mentioned above)


ENDO

What3words:  ///cleans.overture.mega

  GPS Location:  16.0149742, 108.2573291

Artist:  ENDO  –  514 415

Website:  http://www.514415.rs

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/5I4.4I5

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/514.415


Side of NOT POP  –  Collaboration Graffiti Wall

What3words:  ///deflation.cube.kicks

  GPS Location:  16.0149857, 108.2570868

Artists:  ~1escV?, ENDO, DAOS, HOANG NAM, JAYNE, KUSAN WATAH, NADS, SON NGUYEN, TÂYONE, ZUNK ONE  –  (contact details already mentioned above)


Artist:  ANH NONG DAN

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/anhnongdann


Artist:  BORN  –  BORN ONE  –  B-BORN  –  B-BOY BORN

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bornoner


Artist:  HIEP


Artist:  LUONG NGUYEN

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/luoongx_102


Artist:  PHEEL ONE

Website:  https://www.pheelone.com

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/pheel_one

VK:  https://vk.com/kmwtrr

Soundcloud:  https://soundcloud.com/kmwtrr

Mixcloud:  https://www.mixcloud.com/kmwtrr


Artist:  SKEOTCH  –  SKOTCH

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mr.Sketch21

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/skeotch

Tik Tok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@skotch_style


Artist:  THACH SON TUNG

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kidznastyhl


Artist:  TIES

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tiessgc


Artist:  XORSE

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/seuxor75020


Artist:  VU CONG THANH

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/coth.94



INFOTHEK

Event:  NAM JAM  –  NAM MURAL FESTIVAL 2023

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089869312730

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/Nam_Jam_Festival


Curator:  KNEE JERK

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/Knee_jerk


Art Space:  NOT POP

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/NotPopStudio

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/not___pop


Hip Hop Event:  RADIKAL FORZE JAM  –  RF JAM

Website:  https://radikalforzejam.com

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/RadikalForze

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/radikalforzejam

Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@RPPRods


Photographer & Author:  CALLUM JONES

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/callumswjones

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/suckyamummxej



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