Sathorn's latest contemporary art gallery comes in the form of a warehouse-turned-art unit that includes a gallery and exhibition space by artist Rirkrit Tiravanija and an art studio by artist Takerng Pattanopas. Also attached to the building is Tentacles, a high-ceiling art space-slash-cafe by Henry Tan that frequently hosts art workshops, exhibitions and activities while serving up coffee and snacks. The opening exhibition at this new gallery, "Wett", sees Chiang-Mai based artist Mit Jai Inn cover the walls, floor and ceiling of the space with his abstract paintings. It runs through Apr 2.

 

This massive, purpose-built white cube right by Lumpini Park facilitates all forms of art, whether it's paintings, video installations or live performances. Its opening exhibition, for which it set up a maze of tunnels to display works by celebrated local cartoonist Wisut Ponnimit, was an instant smash. The owner is young and rooted in Bangkok's art, skateboard and design subcultures, ensuring a cool if sometimes clique-y crowd. Next up is Korakrit Arunanondchai's "Painting With History in a Room Filled with People with Funny Names," opening Apr 3.

 

Nestled on Yen Akart Road, the multi-purpose, by-appointment-only igallery hosts monthly exhibitions from both local and visiting international artists. The modernist building's soaring ceilings, expansive use of glass and a crisp white facade take influence from 1930s European architecture, while out front you'll find a 600-sq-meter sculpture garden. Since opening, it's become something of a meeting point for artists, critics and collectors thanks to regular arty dinner events. 

 

Emerging in an unlikely residential alley of Sathorn Soi 11, the gallery is a two-story space that provides an outlet for the work of aspiring local artists as well as a residency program. They’ve got four atelier studios above the gallery, which are given to Thai artists selected from across the country. The attached Gallery Pizza, which gives employment opportunities to aspiring artists, isn’t bad either. 

Set in a beautiful late-19th century, wooden building, H Gallery's exhibitions represent emerging contemporary Asian artists and are curated by Brian Curtin, one of the foremost experts in this field. One of Bangkok's more daring art spaces, it's not afraid to host provocative or controversial work. Currently showing is Krit Ngamsom's series, "The Body You Want" involving variously sized toy robots exploring childhood nostalgia while serving as a deeper metaphor for de-humanized labor in the modern world. It runs through Mar 31.

 

Manit Sriwanichpoom’s two-floor gallery sits in a restored pre-WWII shop-house. Open since 2006, it’s still Bangkok’s preeminent photography gallery, with a focus on Thai society's transformation and urbanization. Kathmandu also preserves and rediscovers the works of forgotten masters of Thai photography. Customers interested in acquiring one of Manit's works can also browse them from a folder, just like in photo-art shops of days long past. It also includes a specialty book store focused on Hinduism and Shamanism. On show now is "Danse Macabre," Parparhn Sirima Chaipreechawit’s latest photography exhibition capturing the people of Kathmandu post-earthquake with an eerie maze-like quality. It runs through Apr 30.