Explore Bangkok’s creative circle at these exciting art venues. Here are the art exhibitions to check out in Bangkok this June 2024.
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 art exhibitions to check out in Bangkok this June 2024.
The best art exhibitions to check out in Bangkok this June 2024
‘I Am Fine!’ by ten Thai artists
For the first time ever, ten Thai artists meet in one space to showcase their own dreams through an exhibition they created together. Each artist is presenting their own collection using their preferred medium — no overarching theme, just purely how each wants to tell their story to the world. Apart from the art pieces, they’re telling their own stories through heartfelt letters available in both Thai and English.
The exhibition is on show at River City Bangkok until June 23, 2024. The artists include Prateep Kochabua, Watchara Klakhakhai, Daeng Buasan, Tetat Tanachoktaweporn, Chainarong Kongklin, Jongjit Moolmat, Kiatanan Iamchan, Anchalee Arayapongpanit, Off Smith, and Wisanupong Noonan.
‘nostalgia by unity’ by Korakrit Arunanondchai
Silence is loud, and there are things that can be seen in its absence. Korakrit Arunanondchai works with negative space to bring those notions into perspective. Seeing that the Thai Wattana Panich caught fire in 2001, he envisioned the building to be a canvas that decays with time, so he used the building as a medium to convey messages of birth, death, beginning, decay, and more. With words edged into surfaces, it is as if the walls have become a symbol of resilience and survival.
This exhibition is on display at Bangkok Kunsthalle until October 31.
‘The Way We Were’ by 31 artists
From Thailand to Denmark, ‘The Way We Were’ is a group exhibition by 31 artists from all over the world. No matter which medium, style, or how you prefer your brushstrokes to be, art is one universal language. No running theme, no recurring style — just a group of friends who made art their common link, and the reason they have found each other.
The artists include Kuan Yu, Huang, Chris Sedlaczek, Dominique Fontaine, Kris Surajaroenjai, Jirarot Sriyaphan, Chatchawan Rodklongtan, Achiravit Samart, Thawatchai Homthong, TETAT, Narissara Komsuphom, Naiyasit Wongkliawrian, Nipon Jungkina, Narupon Chutiwansopon, Pratheep Kochaboa, Palang Palamart, Palut Marod, Chaiyan Chong Chongprasoet, Maitree Homthong, Ratchaphon Konchanaphong, Watchara Klakhakhai, Widsanupong Noonan, Suparuedee Maneechun, Srisilp Emcharoen, Suporn Keawda, Anuwat Sirirattanajit, Anchana Nangkala, Aukrawut Rojakkanawut, Wachiravit Samart, Isara Thaothong, Niels Damsgaard Hansen, Lulu Thuesen.
This exhibition can be seen at River City Bangkok until June 31.
’19’ by 15 Thai artists
Trendy Gallery is celebrating its 19th anniversary in the best way they know: through an art exhibition. This special exhibition is curated with a diverse group of artists that embody the essence of Trendy Gallery throughout its lifespan, creating inspiring art and showcasing their talent amidst the changing landscape. They have been here for 19 years, so here is to 19 more. Artists include 2Choey, Crybaby Molly, Suntur, S I R I, Kenz, Karms, Yamada, Poorboy, MrKreme, Mackcha, Mamablues, October 29, Songsin T., Udom Taepanich and Wisut Ponnimit.
This exhibition is on display at Trendy Gallery from June 8 – July 21, 2024.
‘Blood Sweat Tears and Ink: Back to the Comics’ by Tripuck Supawattana, Aphisit Muennak, Suttichart Sarapaiwanich, and Songwit Seakitikul
Following the same theme of “Blood Sweat Tears and Ink”, four artists tell their own stories from the days just starting out, wondering where their art could grow to be, to the recent days where they have found a community through art and allowed their styles to evolve with time. This exhibition offers a wide range of media for the artists to showcase their works, from brushwork on canvas to cards and sculptures. The highlight is a comic book made by four artists, making its debut at this exhibition.
This exhibition is on display at River City Bangkok from June 8-30, 2024.
‘The Rabbit Theatre’ by Wasana Sisang
We adore art with subliminal messages, and the ones that have rabbits dressing up in upper-class European costumes really have us in a chokehold. Rabbits are often used in fairy tales and children’s stories as a symbol of vitality and rebirth, but they’re also used to convey that there is more than meets the eye. Let each rabbit tell their own little story in ‘The Rabbit Theatre’.
This exhibition is on show at Play Art House until June 30, 2024.
‘Decentralized Thainess’ by Sophirat Muangkum
What makes something “Thai”? Sophirat Muangkum is a Thai female nude photographer, and that question arises a lot, especially at her family functions. Art that is seen as free and open is still condemned by many Thai communities, labelling the medium as crude and not “Thai-like.” Embark on this adventure to answer the question together with Sophirat, as she showcases the fruits of her journeys throughout Thailand and sees that our kingdom may not be full of as many smiles as people think.
The exhibition is on display at 333Gallery from June 8-30, 2024.
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‘Bangkok 3024’ by Daniel Arsham
New York-born artist Daniel Arsham was invited to the grand event of the 10th-anniversary celebration of the Central Embassy. As a city that’s looking towards the future but is always thinking about the past, Bangkok has inspired Arsham in his presentation of Bangkok 1,000 years from now. Arsham, renowned as a ‘material alchemist,’ welcomes guests to his immersive showcase of the Excavation Walls, Lunar Garden, and five other signature eroded sculptures.
The exhibition is on show at Central Embassy, Level G and 1 until July 14, 2024.
‘Country Home Sheriff’ by Oat Montien
Cowboys have always been an archetype associated with masculinity — guns blazing, horseback riding, big, burly men getting up close and personal with each other. Thai artist Oat Montien is as queer as theatre, and he has a cowboy-loving father who ran a Western-style pub. ‘Country Home Sheriff’ examines Oat’s queerness in relation to his traditionally-masculine late father, and puts his keepsakes on display.
This exhibition is on display at JWD Art Space until July 13, 2024.
‘Stratosphere’ by a collection of Thai artists
127 artworks, one space. The Art Auction Center collaborates with 66 Tower to bring art enthusiasts an exhibition high above, with the Bangkok skyline as the backdrop. They’re divided into four sections inspired by the time of day, one for dawn, one for midday, one for dusk, and one for night. An auction will begin on the last day of the exhibition, perfect for those who want to contribute towards the artists directly.
This exhibition is on display by The Art Auction Center until May 19 at 21st Floor, 88 Tower.
‘Ayudhaya 2023’ by Manit Sriwanichpoom
Reflecting on the problematic social justice system and the erosion of morals, ‘Ayudhaya 2023’ pairs together Thailand’s political landscape with Buddha statue remnants from a bygone era. The broken Buddha statues were once found near Mahathat Temple in Ayutthaya and were pieced together later on. Sriwanichpoom takes this theme of violence and despair onto the canvas, where current-day turmoil meets with the shattering times of the previous century.
The exhibition is on show at ATTA Gallery until June 16, 2024.
‘Take Flight to the Beyond’ by Yaipoeng and Naipran
Although dubbed as a solo exhibition, Yaipoeng and Naipran are sibling artists. Yaipoeng takes the work of her talented brother, Naipran, who was born with autism, and morphs it into beautiful, child-like pieces of art. The collaboration between the duo is an expression of Naipran’s desire to travel and take flight, taking shape as paintings, home décor items, sculptures, and ceramics.
The exhibition is on show at ATT 19 until June 16, 2024.
‘Nomadic’ Curated by Dr. Vennes Cheng
A group exhibition curated by Hong Kong scholar Dr. Vennes Cheng brings together nine Asian artists to converse around the fluid identity and the multitude of homelands. With artists from Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and Indonesia, the exhibition aims to outline the connection between each part of Asia and make sense of the multiculturalism and nomadic existence that has always been a fundamental condition of the Asian continent.
The exhibition is on show at The Jim Thompson Art Center until June 2, 2024. The artists include Hikaru Fujii, Jiandyin, Law Yuk Mui, Lin Yichi, Sim Chi Yin, Tsang Kin-Wah, Tsao Liang-pin, and Tintin Wulia.
‘Not Only Nature: Between Transformation and Coexistence’ by Sandy Bekker and Isa Pengskul
Now showing at this relatively new gallery in Yaowarat is an exhibition that asks about the boundaries between humans and nature. By converting waste and incorporating natural elements, ‘Not Only Nature’ portrays a unique narrative on human relationships, impact, and roles towards nature. The idea is that we are just the threads in the expansive fabric of nature.
The exhibition is on show at Aether Gallery between May 11 and June 9, 2024.
‘Parallel’ by Ponpon Preechanon
‘Parallel’ explores the possibilities of a paralleled world that may exist beyond our imaginations. There are many theories that suggest different scenarios, whether it be a world with advanced technological development, another identity for yourself, or a world with strange creatures with high emotional intelligence. Very curious.
The exhibition is on show at 333 Gallery between May 11-31, 2024.
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‘Another Me’ by Buakow Phasom, Suvimol Pongsamrit, and Pang Torsuwan
A lot of things in the world can bring you down — expectations from people around you, judgments you have on yourself, comparisons making you look at yourself as less than. When looking in the mirror, who is that girl you see staring straight back at you? Three female artists present “another” version of themselves through their art. We all have that someone hiding inside; the one living your dreams, the one more free, not bound by daily responsibilities. Let that person out with this new exhibition.
This exhibition is on display at Central: The Original Store until April 28, 2024.
‘Illusion of Stability’ by Wal
Wal’s collection of 30 oil paintings accumulated over the past five years are all centred on one topic: stability. One of the basic needs of human beings is undeniably emotional security. Because we’re all actively seeking to anchor our soul onto something, whether it be religion, wealth, status, or institutions, Wal conveys this emptiness and insecurity through powerful symbolism in his inaugural solo exhibition.
The exhibition is on show at RCB Galleria, River City Bangkok until APRIL 23, 2024.
‘The Visitors’ by Giacomo de Pass
Giacomo de Pass is a renowned French painter and sculptor who had the chance to spend time in Koh Samui during the pandemic lockdown. Now at 85 years old, Giacomo presents his solo exhibition of 31 vibrant gouache and mixed media works created in Thailand between 2021 and 2022. Bizarre creatures, recognisable cartoon characters, and Thai mythical characters exist side by side as the artist depicts the clash of cultures during his time as a visitor in Thailand.
The exhibition is on show at SAC Gallery until May 4, 2024.
‘Timeless Muse’ by MRKREME
The Kooky World that MRKREME creates houses six furry monsters, all of whom bear different responsibilities. His first solo exhibition takes viewers into a whimsical realm that encapsulates the 1970s-1980s, into the mystery of time that means more than just numbers on the clock. A riddle of time awaits for everyone to solve.
The exhibition is on show at RCB Photographers’ Gallery, River City Bangkok until April 28, 2024.
‘Longevity: an Abstract Conversation’
‘Ars longa, vita brevis,’ is the main idea behind the exhibition by 11 talented female artists. The short lifespan of humans is always a topic of discussion, and although lifespans in Thailand have increased in current times, this isn’t directly correlated to happiness. The artists look into the concept of longevity through art, expressing the twists and turns with both vibrant and subtle shades.
The exhibition is on show at Four Seasons Art Space by MOCA Bangkok until June 30, 2024. The artists are Aimi Kaiya, Baisri, BeChanida, Chayanich Muangthai, Duenchayphoochana Phooprasert, Jiratchaya Pripwai, Ketkarn Damrongwattanapokin, MM. Kosum, Morakot Ketklao, Rungploy Lorpaitoon, and Sudaporn Teja.
The best art exhibitions to check out in Bangkok this March 2024
‘….With A Time Capsule’ by Chanathip Chuenburong, Toon Kaewkird, and Napol Isaracheewa
Art exhibitions in Bangkok see a wide array of mediums, but wood sculptures are certainly one of the more under-appreciated art forms. ‘….With A Time Capsule” is a collection of memories by three artisans, Chanathip Chuenburong, Toon Kaewkird, and Napol Isaracheewa, who are translating special moments throughout their lives, carved into wood. As they portray their experiences and childhood memories in their work, it has turned the exhibition into a sort of time capsule, a medium of communication that can be used to look back and reminisce.
The exhibition is on show at Central: The Original Store until March 17. You can find more information via their website.
‘Somewhere Only We Know’ by Art of Hongtae
‘Somewhere Only We Know’ takes you on an adventure to a magical, unknown realm that will make you feel a bit of everything. With citizens of the realm being cloud tufts with no faces, it can feel like a dream, somewhat rooted in reality. It can be warm and relaxing, but at the same time feels lonely and disconnected — like laying back in a field, looking at the sky, and thinking what those clouds are shaped like. This solo exhibition marks the debut of the highly talented artist, ‘Hongtae’ Konthorn Taecholarn, also known as ‘Art of Hongtae.’
The exhibition is on display from March 15 – April 21, 2024 at at RCB Galleria 4, 2nd floor, River City Bangkok. You can find more information via the website.
‘Chalotte’s Castle’ by Mackcha
Step into Queen Chalotte’s magical castle, located in a beautiful kingdom under the sea. If you want to feel the fantasy and be transported to another world, the artist is doing exactly that as she transforms the venue into a castle interior. You’ll walk through hallways, the living room, quarters, and a throne room, and feel the underwater opulence Queen Charlotte sees on the daily. ‘Chalotte’s Castle’ is the second solo exhibition by Mackcha (Chararat Saraaporn).
The exhibition is on show until April 28 at Trendy Gallery, River City Bangkok. You can find more information via the website.
‘Ghidorah’ by LOBOBOY EB, JOKER EB, and Tawan Wattuya
One of the titan monsters, Ghidorah is hailed as the God of Destruction, having only lost to Godzilla in a tight battle. The three-headed winged creature has the power to obliterate cities in the blink of an eye and is capable of immense regeneration. Artists LOBOBOY EB, JOKER EB, and Tawan Wattuya are inspired by this godly being, harnessing their destructive power into art, with a statue of the Ghidorah (not to scale) as the star of the exhibition.
The exhibition is on display until March 31. You can find more information via the website.
The best art exhibitions to check out in Bangkok this January 2024
‘Nine Plus Five Works’ by Michel Auder
Michel Auder is a filmmaker and artist producing works since the 1960s. He’s known for non-linear storytelling, as his visuals offer different interpretations of many stories without each being tied to the other. This time, expect bright colours and vibrancy, questioning the lines between fantasy and reality. Auder’s works will be displayed in the newly-opened art venue Bangkok Kunsthalle in Chinatown.
The exhibition is on show at Bangkok Kunsthalle until February 11, 2024. Find out more via the website.
‘Conspiracy’ by Phapat Seenaem
Every place, every era has its own conspiracy. This solo exhibition by Thai artist Phapat Seenaem takes you on an adventure of many conspiracy theories, questioning what is deemed to be rational, as well as the beliefs and traditions of the East and West. Whether something is real or still a conspiracy can be questioned, and we’re embarking on this journey filled with mysteries together.
The exhibition is on display at 333Gallery till January 31, 2023. You can find out more via the website.
‘Matrilineal’ by Jakkai Siributr
Focusing on womanhood and the challenges women face in a patriarchal society, ‘Matrilineal’ is a project wherein Siributr explores the role of significant female figures in his own family. Shown is the collection of works made from reassembled and repurposed garments once belonging to his mum, aunts, and grandmother. The exhibition is also accompanied by various scheduled workshops, whether Ikebana or Kintsugi workshops.
The exhibition is on show at 100Tonson Foundation until May 26, 2024. Find out more via the website.
‘Goldie & Friends’
Goldie & Friends is an international group show from British artist Goldie and his dear fellows: Futura, Mr Brainwash, Bisco Smith, Mode 2, Epod, and Inkie. The heart of the exhibition is Goldie’s new Arrows series, featuring an arrow that serves to convey direction, movement, and energy. The exhibition also highlights the dialogues that have developed among the artist friendships.
The exhibition is one show at Aurum Gallery until January 28, 2024. Find out more via the website.
‘Come Rain or Shine’
Catch the last glimpse of the exhibition before ‘Come Rain or Shine’ ends this month. Amid the celebratory atmosphere, nine artists come together to ponder on the unsuccessful stories in this fast-paced life we’re living. It serves not to delve into disappointment but to embrace the time of defeat just like we do to success. In other words, it’s a moment to prepare for the next sprint in 2024.
The exhibition shows the work of nine artists: Art of Hongtae, Chickenmew, D-Jai Kosiyabong, Nut Dao, Thireq Pecko, Tuna Dunn, UnderHatDaddy, Vachboy, and Wichuda Khuntijit. On show at RCB Galleria 1, River City Bangkok until January 21, 2024. Find out more via the website.
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