How Lê Long turned Hanoi's 'tiger cage' apartment blocks into a futuristic sci-fi painting
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Illustrator Lê Long describes how he transformed an everyday view of old 1980s Hanoi apartment blocks — known for their unauthorized 'tiger cage' extensions — into a futuristic sci-fi painting featuring flying cars and floating buildings. The piece captures the chaotic, messy, yet lively character of Hanoi's urban landscape, blending reality with imagination while preserving the 'organised mess' that defines the scene.
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· 5 pulledThis painting is based on a view I see every Friday morning while I'm having tea with a close friend.
The main subject is the old 1980s Hanoi apartment blocks, which are famous for their 'tiger cages' – extra living spaces built (without permission) by residents using temporary materials.
This creates a messy and chaotic look, but it also has a lively, modern rhythm.
To me, it feels both dangerous and full of character.
I wanted to capture this scene with a touch of imagination, so I turned it into a future world with flying cars and floating buildings while keeping the 'organised mess' that defines it.
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