The annual Bangkok Design Week 2024 is upon us, and it’s the showcase of just how talented the artists of Bangkok can be. Here’s all you need to know about the return of this annual event, taking place this 27 January – 4 February.
When people think of Bangkok, art may not be the first thing that comes to mind. And if it is, it’s common to be the image of classical Thai art, adorning temple walls and golden headpieces. However, Thai art and design has a lot more to offer than you might think.
Bangkok Design Week 2024 will take place this 27 January – 4 February, 2024. The creative design festival “aims at sharing visions and achievements that revitalise the potentials of Bangkok,” and this year the theme is ‘Livable Scape.’ According to the website, “the more people act, the better the city.” After all, design is culture, and interacting with culture and letting art be seen and adapted to the changing landscape are the keys to not letting that culture disappear.
With the return of Bangkok Design Week, here’s how you can support the creative minds of Bangkok, and keep our creative scene alive and well. As usual, you’ll know this will be a highly ‘grammable event.
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Bangkok Design Week 2024 is taking over 15 creative districts: What to expect
Last year’s event took place across nine creative districts. This time, they’re doing over 15 districts across Bangkok: Charoenkrung – Talat Noi, Phra Nakhon, Pak Khlong Talat, Nang Loeng, Yaowarat, Ari – Pradipat, Bangpho – Kiak Kai, Wongwian Yai – Talat Plu, Kaset – Bang Bua, Phrom Phong, Hua Lamphong, Siam – Ratchatewi, Bangkok Yai – Wang Doem, Phra Khanong, Bang Na, Bang Mot, and others.
There’s a handy interactive map here if you want to make plans and art hop.
The goal is to let visitors not only marvel at art and design, but also to learn more about each district’s communities and uniqueness, as well as promoting local businesses and well-being at the same time.
There are seven categories of programme in total: exhibitions, music and performances, talks, tours, workshops, markets, promotions, and events. The “events” category is basically filled with other events that do not necessarily fit within other categories, which range from AR mapping, to swing dance, to just sitting down with an emotional support group. If you’re looking to go to certain kinds of events, you can filter them on the Bangkok Design Week website.
You can find more information at Bangkok Design Week 2024.
Vichayuth Chantan
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Writer by day and skinny legend by night, Vichayuth focuses on the hospitality industry of Thailand. You'll often find him at a bar finding new friends, discovering new drinks, and silently judging you from across the room.
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