Nestled inside a sub soi off Sukhumvit Soi 71 (Behind MaxValu), just a few minutes' walk from BTS Phra Khanong, the new gallery is set in a renovated old shophouse boasting a clean and very cool Japanese feel.

GOJA's two plain white walls are lined with art pieces, while the minimally decked out venue also serves as a cafe with drip coffee and drinks for art enthusiasts to enjoy at the slender window-side counter. 

Currently on show is the street art exhibition Paintbox Vol. 1, a group series featuring works by 13 artists, including Tadaomi Shibuya, Sadam, Hiroya Asari, Alex Mardi (Alex Face), and Ben Lorph. Its sequel Paintbox Vol. 2 will follow next month (Mar 7-Apr 6) and display works by artists like Maharo, Dust La Rock, Kimgym, Tokio Aoyama, Daratro, Orawan Arunrak and Otodayo.

As for Rebel Art Space, it's currently host to the dual exhibition Dual Mongkol which sees two artists of the same name, Mongkol Utog and poet Mongkol Plienbangchang, showcase their colorful paintings until the end of March.

With the arrival of GOJA, in addtion to what Rebel Art Space co-founder Bee Jeerati has told us about a future street project where Thai and Japanese artists will paint the walls of a quiet soi in the area, the future looks bright for Phra Khanong as a new art community.