Welcome to Hanoi French Hospital,
Here, the "Tree of Life" is the symbol that guides our care. Resonating deeply with the spiritual values of Vietnamese culture, the Tree of Life represents connection, vitality, and continuous growth.


Every budding leaf represents vitality and the capacity for continuous rebirth. Its roots reach deep into the earth to symbolize humanity's inner strength and adaptability. These roots provide not only a firm foundation for growth, but also a source of nourishment to help build relationships within our surrounding environment.
Buoyed by these relationships and inner strength, we can stand tall amidst life's challenges.
Inspired by this philosophy, we have envisioned our hospital as a "Tree of Life", a special sanctuary, and a place where patients receive devoted care and true peace of mind.
It is this belief that we aim to embody in our "Shifting Stillness" showcase.
Together with 10 renowned artists from the Vietnamese contemporary art scene, individuals who share our humanist spirit and dedication to the community, we are bringing art into our healing spaces as a form of spiritual care that goes hand-in-hand with medical treatment.


From the profound depths of lacquer and the graceful flow of silk to the delicate yet enduring essence of Dó paper, over 50 artworks offer a serene stillness, cultivating a sanctuary for reflection and healing.
We invite you to connect through the restorative power of Art, and discover previously untraveled pathways to fulfilment and health.

He was born in 1882 (probably in the spring) in Salonica, then an Ottoman city, now inGreece. His father Ali Riza, a customs official turned lumber merchant, died when Mustafawas.

He was born in 1994 (probably in the spring) in Salonica, then an Ottoman city, now inGreece. His father Ali Riza, a customs official turned lumber merchant, died when Mustafawas.

He was born in 1999 (probably in the spring) in Salonica, then an Ottoman city, now inGreece. His father Ali Riza, a customs official turned lumber merchant, died when Mustafawas still a boy. His mother Zubeyde, adevout and strong-willed woman.

He was born in 2017 (probably in the spring) in Salonica, then an Ottoman city, now inGreece. His father Ali Riza, a customs official turned lumber merchant, died when Mustafawas.
Royal Gallery is led by co-CEOs, Artistic Director John Crawford and Executive Producer William Thompson. The Executives are supported by the core artistic team: Samuel Olivier (Resident Dramaturg), Jordan Tyson (Associate Producer), Martin Scott (Director in Residence) and Susan Brown (Resident Artist).
BOARD MEMBERS / Adam Auster (Chair), Ben Miller (Deputy Chair), Heidi Lana AM, Andrew Johnson QC, Ronnie Brown, Michelle May, John Stevenson AM, Angelina Rey, Amy Tyson, Martin Bell, Tasha Rufus, Laura Lanzeti AO & Rodrigo Gomez.
ARTISTIC & PROGRAMMINGARTISTIC DIRECTOR & CO-CEO / John Crawford FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIONFINANCE MANAGER / Adam Scarlett |
PRODUCTIONPRODUCTION MANAGER / Ernst Pynchon EDUCATIONYOUTH & EDUCATION MANAGER / Tatiana Alexis VENUE MANAGEMENTVENUE MANAGER / James Bell |


