8 art exhibitions opening this week in Charoenkrung and beyond
Three exciting new exhibitions are opening along Charoenkrung Road this weekend, and there's plenty more going on elsewhere.
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CHAROENKRUNG
HAYNESVILLE
American-Swedish photographer Jesper Haynes opens another exhibition in Bangkok, showing black and white photography through the eyes of a tenyear-old boy who’s just received his first camera in Haynesville, Louisiana. His other exhibition, New York Darkroom, just opened last week, and is available for viewing at nearby Speedy Grandma, through Mar 29.
Dates: Opens Mar 13 at 7pm, runs through Apr 18
Venue: Soy Sauce Factory, 11/1 Charoenkrung Soi 24, 081-301-2669. MRT Hua Lamphong
Speedy Grandma, 672/50-52 Charoenkrung Soi 28, 089-508-3859. MRT Hua Lamphong
TZISSS
Concrete.Projects curates a new group exhibition by Asin, Diamond, Druide, Matt Adams, Phai Amp, Toska, Trick and Trk that explores the artistic significance of graffiti, street and tattoo art. The opening party combines live painting, live hip-hop, a few pop-up shops and special drinks.
Dates: Opens Mar 13 at 6pm, runs through Apr 11
Venue: Bridge, Charoenkrung Soi 51, 086-986-9421. BTS Saphan Taksin
INHABITED HYPERCUBE
After the closure of its Ekkamai space early this year, Toot Yung Gallery organizes its first “nomad project,” a seven-day solo exhibition/block party in Chinatown’s Soi Nana. Dutch artist Daan Botlek exhibits large-scale paintings, posters, silkscreen prints and laser cut art objects over three art spaces. There will be daily workshops with street artists for children at Hub Sai Dek, a Chinatown NGO. The opening party will see Cho Why turn into a rooftop cocktail bar, El Chiringuito roll out special tapas, more food from street vendors and music from DJ Marine Caillat. New venue The Food Court will also be a part of the exhibition.
Dates: Opens Mar 14 at 6pm, runs through Mar 22
Venues: Cho Why, 17 Soi Nana, Charoenkrung Rd. MRT Hua Lamphong
El Chiringuito, 221 Soi Nana, Charoenkrung Rd., 086-340-4791. MRT Hua Lamphong
BEYOND
BUILD YOUR OWN BANGKOK
Bangkok-born illustrator Kathy MacLeod presents an exhibition of large-scale drawings in which she maps out Bangkok as a series of eco-systems, each with its own unique inhabitants. Viewers are provided with field guides to learn about everything from the varying species of sex tourists to the relationship between backpackers and the jaded vendors who target them on Khao San Road.
Dates: Opens on Mar 12 at 6pm, through Apr 11.
Venue: WTF Bar & Gallery, Sukhumvit Soi 51, 02-662-6246. BTS Thong Lo
Venue: WTF Bar & Gallery, Sukhumvit Soi 51, 02-662-6246. BTS Thong Lo
TRUTHFUL ENERGY
Korean artist Young Ji Kim translates the energy and dynamism she finds in Bangkok through colorful and striking portraits of the people she confronts.
Dates: Opens Mar 17 at 6pm, runs through Apr 19
Venue: Chamchuri Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, 254 Phaya Thai Rd., 02-215-0871-3. MRT Sam Yan
HANABI
The second part of the Paintbox Vol.3 series sees photographs of fireworks taken by quirky American-Japanese artist Mance Thompson. Opening party on Mar 17 at 7pm, with live DJ, and a free welcome drink.
Dates: Mar 13-23
Venue: Goja Gallery Cafe, 5/2 Pridi Banomyong Soi 3, 085-848-7576. BTS Phra Khanong
LIFE IN MONOGRAM
Silawat Poolsawat creates oil paintings from old photographic portraits of Asian women, revealing past ways of living, traditional culture and beliefs in Southeast Asia.
Dates: Opens Mar 13 at 6:30pm, runs through Apr 30
Venue: Koi Art Gallery, 245 Sukhumvit Soi13, 02-662-3218. MRT Sukhumvit
PRINT MAKE PRINT
Trairat Sriburin presents his huge collection of prints, depicting the daily life of someone who’s migrated from the countryside to Bangkok.
Dates: Opens Mar 14 at 6pm, runs through Mar 29
Venue: National Gallery, 4 Chao Fa Rd., 02-281-2224
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