Go gallery-hopping with 8 new art exhibitions opening in Bangkok this week
Work your way along the usual Sukhumvit spots and end up in a brand new cafe-cum-art space in Charoenkrung.
Devi
The exhibition, whose Sanskrit title means goddess, features Thanet Awsinsiri’s new large-scale acrylic piquant-hued nude paintings that question various perspectives on female bodies. Opening reception on Aug 21, 7pm. At 100 Tonson Gallery.
Aug 21-Oct 12
Unidentified Familiar Object
At WTF, Makha Sanewong Na Ayuthaya’s installation of mundane objects, such as school chairs and desks, tin weighing scales and angle-poise lamps, evokes nostalgia and questions the relationship between meaning and function. Opening reception on Aug 22, 6pm.
Aug 22-Sep 21
Hiroya Asari Solo Exhibition
The Japanese artist and designer, working as part of the famous design unit Gojigen Zuan Kousei, showcases his signature edgy textile designs. Opening reception on Aug 22, 7pm.
Aug 22-Sep 21
Meeting with Artist: Wasinburee Supanichvoraparch
Held as part of his solo exhibition Burium at RMA Institute, Wasinburee Supanichvoraparch, sculptor, ceramist and founder of celebrated ceramics factory Tao Hong Tai, will be leading this afternoon discussion.
Aug 23
Human Shell
The gloomy painting series by Kraising Sudsa-nguan draws inspiration from the concept that the human body consists of four elements: earth, water, wind and fire, and that all is transient. Opening reception on Aug 23, 6pm.
Aug 23-Oct 24
Distant Land
Portuguese street artist Akacorleone and illustrator Kruella D’Enfer display their new work series, including a revamped three-wheel vehicle installation, produced during a two-month residency at Toot Yung Art Center and stemming from their experiences of local people, beliefs and legends.
Aug 23-Sep 23
The World III in the Third World
Curated by Bao Dong, the group exhibition presents the works by over 15 artists from China, including, Chen Xiaoyun, Liu Wei and Polit-Sheer Form which delve into the concepts of “World III” and the Third World in the philosophical and political systems. Sponsored by Tang Contemporary Art. Opening Reception on Aug 27, 6:30pm. There will be a curator and artist talk at 5pm. At The Art Center.
Aug 27-Oct 4
Threshold
The new Bridge Art Space on Charoenkrung marks its grand opening with this group show featuring work and performances by multidisciplinary artists Soichiro Shimizu, Joe Delaney, Tom Meddings, Ryuhei Asano, Pierre Béchon, Lee Anantawat, Tada Hengsapkul and Sina Wittayawiroj.
Aug 30
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