Spread across two nights, this year's Galleries' Night celebrates contemporary art under the theme of “light.” On Nov 27, gallery-hoppers visitors will be able to follow a specially curated art track taking in 19 galleries along the Silom BTS line, while on Nov 28 it's the turn of 19 art spaces along the Sukhumvit BTS line.
For extra convenience, a Galleries Night app is also available on the Apple App Store and Android Google Play, which includes details of nearby galleries based on the user's current location.
Here’s a look at the highlight exhibitions involved. For the full list, visit www.fb.com/galleriesnight.
Nelson Hays Library and Galleries (195 Surawong Rd.)
A selection of figurative acrylics on canvas capturing street scenes witnessed by the artist during her travels in Bangkok, Penang, Bali and Jerusalem. The series focuses on simple moments between two people in a long-term relationship such as a gentle touch, a glance or a comfortable silence.
Nov 27
The French Embassy (35 Charoenkrung Soi 36)
A conceptual lighting design artwork that turns the building's exterior into a representation of nature in order to symbolize how man-made technology and developments endager the beautiful and natural aspects of life.
Nov 27
Kathmandu Photo Gallery (87 Pan Rd., Silom. BTS Surasak)
A series of dramatic black and white portraits captured by the artist during a year in which he spent engaging with homeless people on the streets of his hometown in Cardiff, Wales.
Nov 27
Alliance Française Bangkok (179 Wittayu Rd., Lumphini. MRT Lumphini)
Over 20 French and Thai artists present their socially engaging portraits around the themes of identity, gender and body image. The night also features a special fashion show from the internet famous Thai Ban Fashionista, "Ma Deaw," at 10pm.
Nov 27
Pandora Events (12/6 Ekkamai Soi 2. BTS Ekkamai)
The Thai contemporary artist and Malaysian photographer present their collaborative work of digitally woven images, where multiple portraits have been combined together to make a new final image.
Nov 28
Training Ground (36/2 Sukhumvit Soi 69. BTS Phra Khanong)
This exhibition transforms the entire warehouse into 1,200 square meters of painted murals inspired by the island nation of Kilombu and the exotic culture of its tribes. There also promises to be a series of dance performances, martial arts competitions and interactive challenges for the opening ceremony at 6pm.
Nov 28
Koi Art Gallery (245 Sukhumvit 31. BTS Phrom Phong)
A series of colorful portraits on the theme of love and its dangerous emotional games. There will also be a special performance at 8pm by Bangkok Lyrical Lunacy, the community of aspiring spoken word poets in Bangkok.
Nov 28
HOF Art Space (W District, between Sukhumvit 69 and 71, Phra Khanong. BTS Phra Khanong)
A charity exhibition to raise funds for Phra Dabos Southern Border Province School, featuring work from 89 artists whose pieces celebrate the special occasion of His Majesty the King's 88th Birthday Anniversary this year.
Nov 28
