Art Things to do in Bangkok from December 21 to December 27
Here’s your last chance to soak up some culture before the year ends. Check out the following art previews and exhibitions going on this week.
What’s new?
The Art Center Chula – Michael Shaowanasai’s Revisits
Opening: December 22 at 17:30 until February 6, 2016
Where: 7th Floor, Office of Academic Resources, Chulalongkorn University, Phayathai Road, Bangkok
Multi-disciplinary artist and social activist, Michael Shaowanasai presents his latest collection of objets d’art from December 22 onwards at Chulalongkorn University – the place where he made his first debut. The upcoming exhibition is said to be “site-specific” and likely references the growth and evolution in his artistic journey.
Ardel Gallery of Modern Art : Matters Printed – Macau Printmakers
Opening: December 22 through January 31
Where: 99/45 Belle Ville, Boromratchonnanee Road (km 10.5), Bangkok
From December 22 until January 31, Ardel Gallery of Modern Art will be hosting an exhibition of various print techniques from 25 Macau-based artists.
Ansel & Elliot – Analog at Ease
Opening: December 22, from 18:00 til late
Where: 314 Sutthisan Winitchai Road, Sam Sen Nai, Bangkok
Ansel & Elliott Cafe will be holding a one-day exhibition of photography, craftsmanship and illustration at its Phayathai digs. There will also be live music sessions by Arm&Hon of Hope The Flowers, several special guests and some light snacks and refreshments.
Lyla Gallery – Silent No More by Paphonsak La-or
Opening: December 23 2015 Until February 14
Where: 2nd Floor, Tapae Road, Muang, Chaing Mai
Chiang Mai based artist, Paphonsak La-or debuts his solo exhibition from December 23 at cultural landmark and fan-favorite art space, Lyla Gallery. Paphonsak’s paintings feature distinct landscapes from the towns and districts affected by the 2011 tsunami and resulting radioactive leakage in Japan’s Fukushima Prefecture.
Pridibranomyong Library – Filmvirus In Weimar Germany : G.W. Past
Opening: December 27 at 12:30 and 14:30
Where: Thammasat University, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok
As part of an ongoing month of showings, Filmvirus In Weimar Germany focuses on films that shed light upon the social and political atmosphere of Germany’s Weimar Republic in the early to mid-1900’s. Some past screenings have included The Spiders by Fritz Lang and The Wildcat by Ernst Lubitsch. For its final screening on December 27, viewers will be able to catch films from Georg Wilhelm “G.W.” Pabst, including Diary of A Lost Girl, The Threepenny Opera and Brecht Vs. Pabst (documentary).
Ongoing
Art Centre, Silpakorn University – Homo Faber
Until December 22
Where: 31 Silpakorn University, Na Pra Larn Road, Bangkok
Kathmandu-Photo Silom-Gallery – Under The Bridge
Until December 26
Where: 87 Pan Road, Silom, Bangkok
Number 1 Gallery – Misgiving (Part 1)
Until December 26
Where: soi silom19, Bang Rak, Bangkok
ATTA Gallery – For the Good
Until December 26
Where: 4,6 Chaorenkrung Soi 36, Charoenrkung Rd., Bangkok
Kalwit Studio & Gallery – PARP-PIM
Until December 27
Where: 119/14 Ruamrudee soi2, Wireless rd., Bangkok
Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Centre (RCAC) – Becoming (Un) Conditioned; Reconstructing Emptiness
Ongoing until December 29
Where: 84 Ratchadamnoen Klang Road
Vichaya Mukdamanee showcases his mixed media projects until December 29.
BACC – Café Puzzle
Ongoing until December 30
Where: Curved Wall, 3rd, Bangkok
Until December 30
Where: 7 Sukhumvit Soi 51, Wattana, Klongton-Nua, Bangkok
The site-specific exhibition “Traverse” displays several installations by Jedsada Tangtrakulwong that refer to a walk through a 2.5 km road tunnel.
H Project Space – Somboon Hormtientong – Recent Paintings
Until December 31
Where: 201 Sathorn Soi 12, Bangkok
The Thai artist Somboon Hormtientong presents a recent series of abstract paintings.
Thavibu Gallery – Changing Seasons
Until December 31
Where: Bangkok 10500
The art exhibition ‘Changing Seasons’ features new oil paintings by the Vietnamese artist Pham An Hai, conveying his personal interpretation of seasons.
Subhashok The Arts Centre – Once upon a time
Until December 31
Where: Soi Phrom Chit ,Sukhumvit 39, Bangkok
Hof Art Space – Khamporsorn Art Project
Ongoing until December 31
Where: 1599/288-290 Sukhumvit Road, Phrakhanong, Bangkok
A tribute to HM The King’s 88th Birthday, Hof Art Space brings together the works of 89 artists.
La Lanta Fine Art – Ultradistancia
Until January 7
Where: Sukhumvit 31road, Bangkok
“ULTRADISTANCIA” exhibits kaleidoscopic compositions by the artist, photographer and producer Federico Winer, created from 15 views of the earth.
TARS Gallery – Untitled 1
Until January 8
Where: Sukhumvit soi 67, BTS Phra Khanong exit 1, Bangkok
Opening this Saturday right next to Rebel Art Space, TARS (The Artist Run Space) is the new gallery coming on the Bangkok art scene. ‘Untitled 1’ will feature mixed media artworks by Alexandre Lavet, David Delgado, Elissa Rae Ecker, Natanel Gluska, New-Territories, Peerawayt Krasaesom & Thomas Merret.
S.A.C. Subhashok The Arts Centre – Beautiful Myth
Until January 10
Where: Soi Phrom Chit ,Sukhumvit 39, Bangkok
In his solo exhibition, Jamon Nimnark reflects on happiness and female beauty.
Serindia Gallery – The Chivalrous Hero
Until January 10
Where: O.P. Garden Soi Charoenkrung 36, Bangkok
The Singaporean painter Tay Bak Chiang features works inspired by Jin Yong’s martial art novels.
December 15 until January 10
Where: 41/1-5 The Jam Factory, Charoennakorn Rd., Bangkok
Tools displays a video installation by Kawita Vatanajyankur.
Alliance française de Bangkok – Look Khun Noo: BF4L
December 17 until January 10
Where: 179 Thanon Witthayu, Lumpini, Bangkok
Organized in partnership with Thaillywood artist residency, ‘Look Khun Noo: BF4L’ displays Charinthorn Rachurutchata’s latest work about a school teenage growing up.
Speedy Grandma – How many female artists do you know?
December 19 at 7.30pm until January 15
Where: 672/50-52 Soi Charoenkrung 28 Bangrak, Bangkok
Numthong Gallery at Aree – Absurd Aesthetic
Until January 15
Where: 72/3 Soi Ari 5 nua Phahonyothin 7, Phahonyothin Road, Bangkok
Absurd Aesthetic is a solo exhibition by Anon Pairot.
Bangkok University Gallery – Let’s have a TEA PARTY… Forever
Until January 16
Where: Bangkok University Gallery, CITY CAMPUS, 4th Floor, Bangkok
Following on D’ UNBREAKABLE TEAPOTS, the exhibition ‘Let’s have a TEA PARTY… Forever’ will feature works by Surojana Sethabutra.
Goja – Art = Buddy
Until January 17
Where: Sukhhumvit 71, Soi 3 Pridi Banomyong 5/2, Bangkok
YenakArt Villa – Super Nature
December 17 until January 24
Where: 69 Soi Prasat Suk, Bangkok
SUPER NATURE presents 5 artists and designers from Thailand, Korea and France who thought about flowers and femininity through their multi medium works.
Featured artists: Kawita Vatanjyankur, Ek Thongprasert, Sun Young Min, Catherine Wilkenning, Artpilo
Pullman G Gallery – Popkapi
Until January 28
Where: Pullman Bangkok Hotel G, Floor 36, 188 Silom Road, Bangkok
ATTA Gallery – Stratera
Until January 31
Where: 4,6 Chaorenkrung Soi 36, Bangrak, Bangkok
G 1 Contemporary & The Space – The Madness of Crowds
Opening: Ongoing through January 31
Where: FG, Gaysorn Plaza, 999 Ploenchit Road, BTS Chidlom
The mall-located art space, G 1 Contemporary & The Space, is curated by H Gallery. Its current exhibit titled, ‘The Madness of Crowds’ ongoing until January 31.
Mangkud Café & Art Gallery – H.M. Blues The hungry men’s blues
Opening: Ongoing Tuesdays-Sundays from 11am-10pm until January 31, 2016
Where: 94/87 Ratchapruek Road
This art gallery and gathering place holds daily sets of live blues in celebration of HM The King’s 88th Birthday.
Opening: December 17 until February 5
Where: Sofitel Sukhumvit 189 Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok
In this solo show, the Thai artist Rush Pleansuk tells a story of spiritual growth : “I tend to live in the past because my life is there”.
Bangkok Citycity Gallery – Beejoir’s #NRCSSM
Opening: From December 16 until February 7
Where: 13/3 Sathorn 1, South Sathorn Road, Bangkok
This multimedia art show deals with the notion of narcissism in the social media age. It is the first asian solo show by the Bangkok-based artist & curator Chris Bowden AKA Beejoir.
Bangkok Art & Culture Centre: Abstract – The Truth of Art
Opening: Ongoing until February 21
Where: 939 Rama 1 Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
A retrospective of some 100 mixed media works by National artist Ithipol Thangchalok, ongoing through February 21 next year.
The Jim Thompson Art Center – The Making of Golden Teardrop
Until March 22
Where: 6 soi Kasemsan 2, Rama 1 rd., BTS National Stadium Station Ex.1, Bangkok
100 Tonson Gallery – Chatchai Puipia: Sites of Solitude
Until April 3, 2016
Where: 100 Soi Tonson, Ploenchit Rd., Bangkok
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