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ABSTRACT: THE TRUTH OF ART

Almost 100 mixed media works of art by Ithipol Thangchalok. The show spans back to his first solo exhibition in 1991, displayed alongside his most recent, unseen work.
Dates: Aug 14-Nov 22.
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), 939 Rama 1 Rd., 02-214-6630-8. BTS National Stadium
 

BANGKOK DAY

A series of images by Anthony Cheung that celebrate the everyday goings-on of Bangkok and its inhabitants.
Dates: Aug 15-Sep 6.
23 Bar & Gallery, 92 Soi Nana, Charoen Krung Rd., 080-264-4471. MRT Hua Lamphong
 

GARY GAGLIANO EXHIBITION

Bangkok-based American artist Gary Gagliano exhibits 20 paintings for his first solo exhibition in Bangkok. The artist is well-known in New York's art and fashion circles for his largescale abstract enamel paintings.
Dates: Aug 20-Sep 20.
YenakArt Villa, 69 Soi Prasat Suk, Yen Akat Rd., 02-235-9800.
 

TWISTS & TURNS

The first solo exhibition by Jeep Kogdechakul, founder of The Factory Studio and ArtHouse and illustrator for Cheeze magazine, showcases a series of acrylic and colored-pencil illustrations. Her artwork draws inspiration from fashion and travel, presented like a diary.
Dates: Aug 15-Oct 22.
Pullman Bangkok Hotel G, 188 Silom Rd., 02-238-1991.
 

OVERLAP ART EXHIBITION

Curated by postgraduate students in Art Theory, Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts, the exhibition shows two artists' experimentation with visuals, vocabulary and installations. Special art forum on "Experimental Art in Thai Contemporary Art Scene' at 4pm on Aug 14.
Dates: Aug 14-Sep 10.
The Art Centre, Faculty of Painting Sculpture and Graphic Arts, Silpakorn University.

This week's public art exhibition at the old Rex Hotel features the work of Terawat “O” Teankaprasith, one of Thailand's most famous illustrators. He will transform his work into animations to tell the story of the project from its beginning up until its final transformation by SC ASSET. Live illustration at the space on Aug 14.
Dates: Through Aug 20.
Sukhumvit Soi 32, Sukhumvit Rd. BTS Thong Lo.
 

SATURAR

This pop-up exhibition displays the tropical and colorful oil paintings of Chilean painter Pablo Lincura, which capture recognizable symbols of Thai pop culture.

Dates: Aug 14-26.

Bridge, Charoenkrung Soi 51, 086-986-9421. BTS Saphan Taksin