True to its reputation as a port city dating back to the late 17th century, Saigon (now administratively known as Ho Chi Minh City) is a confluence of cultural streams carrying millions of microhistories. Constantly in flux, the metropolis seems to molt and change skin every week, with new people and ideas emerging to replace previous ones. If you blink here, you might miss something (be it a trendy new cafe or a spirited Grab driver waltzing your way!). Saigon’s receptive attitude toward novelties thus offers fertile ground for unconventional seeds to germinate in the city’s ever-expanding contemporary art scene.