Opening
MOVED
Abstract and impressionist paintings by Thai artist Arkom Doungchawna, whose work has been exhibited in New York, Philadelphia and Sierra Leone. Opening party at 6pm, to be presided over by Nonthiwan Chantanaphalin, National Artist of Thailand in Visual Arts (2006).
Dates: May 8-31
National Gallery, 4 Chao Fah Rd.
CONVERSATION OF BREATH
This second solo exhibition by Jiratchaya Pripwai features abstract line drawings on canvas.
Dates: May 9 (opens at 6pm)-June 13
Numthong Gallery, 72/3 Ari Soi 5, 02-617-2794. BTS Ari
YEAST: THE WORK OF A CREATIVE CATALYST
Thai artist Peerawayt Krasaesom recreates his previous digital art experiments from the past decade and turns them into large-scale flat paintings on canvas.
Dates: May 9-Jun 9
Brownstone Studios, 1395 Sukhumvit Soi 77, BTS On Nut
POPLITCALLY INCORRECT
The debut exhibition by Saint Hoax, who controversially recreates images of political figures, from Putin to Kim Jong Un. Running alongside Plastik Magazine’s exhibition, “Life in Plastik.”
Dates: May 11-Jun 12
Adler Subhashok Gallery, 160/3 Sukhumvit Soi 39. BTS Phrom Phong
PAUSED DREAMS
British-Thai photographer Cattleya Jaruthavee captures the lives of bar hostesses working near the Thai-Lao border in a new series of photographs. Read our interview with the artist
here.
Dates: May 9-Jun 28
Kathmandu Photo Gallery, 87 Pan Rd., 02-234-6700
THE 4TH BANGKOK TRIENNALE INTERNATIONAL PRINT AND DRAWING EXHIBITION
Some 94 prints and 55 drawings chosen from across 56 countries will be on display in celebration of HRH Maha Chakri’s birthday and Silpakorn University’s 72nd anniversary. The university will also host workshops on printmaking, etching and monoprints every Fri-Sat at 2-5pm from May 22-Jul 31.
Dates: May 14-Aug 2
8/F BACC, Rama 1 Rd. BTS National Stadium
Art Events
PHOTOJOURN - STORIES THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER
The first interactive forum for documentary photography in Thailand, featuring slideshows, portfolio reviews by award-winning photography professionals, a panel discussion under the title “Visual Conscience: How Photo Essays Tell Stories beyond a Single Image,” as well as a photo book exhibition.
Dates: May 9, 10am-9pm
BACC, Rama 1 Rd. BTS National Stadium
A SHADE OF GREEN
A special Sunday of live painting, art exhibitions, talks and live music by independent artists in a garden atmosphere.
Dates: May 10, 12pm-11pm
The Gardens of Dinsor Palace, between Sukhumvit Soi 59 and 61. 02-714-2112. BTS Ekkamai