From post-pandemic art to colourful celebrations of a lifetime: here are the new art exhibitions in Bangkok that should be on your radar this October.
Bangkok has witnessed exponential growth in the art scene in the last few years. Whether it is art galleries, talented artists, or art connoisseurs – the metropolis has observed an escalated interest in all aspects. This has led to a plethora of art exhibitions popping up across the capital city. Be in the know of what’s hot and happening in the art scene with our monthly column. Here are 8 art exhibitions to check out in Bangkok this October.
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8 new art exhibitions to check out in Bangkok this October
‘Yesterday I Was, Tomorrow I Will Be’
Celebrating a significant milestone in the life of Pomme Chan, ‘Yesterday I Was, Tomorrow I Will Be,’ looks back at the Thai artist’s 20 year journey and creative path. Following a myriad of genres and various art forms including paintings, sculptures, and even furniture, Pomme Chan fans are invited to admire the evolution and colourful explorations of the artist in this fun exhibition.
‘Yesterday I Was, Tomorrow I Will Be’ is on show until 20 November in RCB Galleria 1. For more information, visit the River City Bangkok.
‘Symbiosis’
‘Symbiosis’ is a collection of works that cause the viewer to question their moods and feelings after living through a pandemic. Through portraits, gestures, and animal images, Narissara Pianwimungsa expresses balance, nurture, and compromise. A thought-provoking experience indeed.
‘Symbiosis’ is on until 19 November 2022. For more information, visit One Wall Art.
‘Songs of My Soul’
‘Songs of My Soul: A recollection of life’s journey through weaving by KACHAMA’ spotlights the Chiang Mai-based, Thai contemporary textile artist Kachama Perez. The exhibit at ATT19 is an extension of the ‘Songs of My Soul’ exhibition at Tamarind Village in Chiang Mai, whereby viewers can explore the traditional techniques, unconventional textiles, and unique compositions that are atypical for handwoven textiles.
‘Songs of My Soul’ is on show at ATT19 from 25 October until 30 December 2022. Find out more via ATT19.
‘Tosachat Eclectic’ by Natee Utarit
Richard Koh Fine Art Bangkok has just recently opened in a prime spot in Sukhumvit, showcasing one-of-a-kind artworks inspired by extracts from the Buddhist stories. ‘Tosachat Eclectic’ derives its stories largely from the Buddhist scriptures that tell the 10 lives of Lord Buddha before his enlightenment. The series of artworks display images from different sources that have been passed through and reproduced, hence distorting and blending old and new, eastern and western, and philosophy and absurdity.
‘Tosachat Eclectic’ is on show at Richard Koh Fine Art until October 29, 2022. Find out more via the website.
‘Walking through a Songline’
Widen your world with the pop-up light installation of the Aboriginal Australian stories told through an immersive digital technology. The exhibition is part of the 70th anniversary celebration of the diplomatic relationship between Australia and Thailand with collaborations from several other parties, including Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters exhibition that is touring Southeast Asia at the moment.
‘Walking through a Songline’ will be on show at Thailand Creative & Design Center (TCDC) until November 6, 2022. The centre closes on Mondays.
‘The Camp of the Wayfarers in Love’ by Tarshito featuring Inson Wongsam and Rampad Kothkaew, curated by Veronica Caciolli
Brought together by Veronica Caciolli, Tarshito, Inson Wongsam and Rampad Kothkaew come together to explore the areas of culture they’re intrigued by in their own ways. Tarshito has been on the hunt to decorate camping tents with other artists under a nomadism concept, while Inson Wongsam will perform his ritual on abstract paintings, and Rampad Kothkaew will showcase northern Thai mural paintings.
The Camp of the Wayfarers in Love is on show at River City Bangkok until October 22, 2022.
‘Behind the Lens’
In an attempt to encourage conversation amongst new parents, ‘Behind the Lens’ takes into account the often overlooked issue of motherhood and mothers’ mental health. While featuring typically happy moments surrounding the birth of a child, this exhibition does not forget to showcase the peripartum and postpartum depression, or depression around and after the time of giving birth. Therefore, several stunning photographs have been collected in order to raise awareness regarding the pressures faced by new parents.
Behind the Lens is on show at Woof Pack Gallery until October 23, 2022. Find out more via the website.
‘Nature of Work’ by Gabriella Hirst, Hu Yun, Nana Buxani
Artists Nana Buxanim Gabriella Hirtst and Hu Yun explore strenuous work conditions in different locations. In the Philippines, Nana looks into the art of extracting, grinding, and refining marble, while Hu Yun sheds some light on the Chinese workers who migrated to Australia in the 19th century. Gabriella Hirst revisits the site where Caspar David Friedrich faced his storm in the famous painting, as well as the battle fields of World War I in the city of Verdun.
Nature of Work is onshow at Warin Lab Contemporary Bangkok until October 30, 2022. Find out more via the website.
This article first appeared on Prestige Online Thailand.
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