Abstract Thai artist Somboon Hormtientong, who represented Thailand at the 57th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia with his pieces in “Krung Thep Bangkok,” presents 13 works of art dated between 2012-2017 that show off his expressive, organic and minimal style.

 

Emerging artist Tae Parvit’s debut exhibition features paintings, drawings, large-scale sculptures, animations and site-specific installations portraying recognizable objects and human figures in domestic scenes. 

Called the new Bob Dylan by some, this retro-styled singer/songwriterwill perform live at the appropriately old-school Scala theater. The concert is part of the troubadour’s world tour in support of his fourth album, Hearts That Strain. Expect singalong hits like “Broken,” “Two Fingers” and “How Soon the Dawn.” 

 

Back for its 7th edition, the 2-day electronic music festival showcases the hottest DJ headliners Alan Walker, Carnage, Hardwell and Marshmello.

 

In an exhibition staged across three floors, Lemonot and Reminisce Tattoo Bangkok collaborate to deconstruct architectural drawings and sak yant (Thai sacred tattoos).

 

The British artist brings introspective pop music cuts to his tour which promises “ode to lost loves, heartbreak and young love”.

11 hours of rock and roll sounds from the likes of Silly Fools, Sweet Mullet, Brandnew Sunset and Bomb at Track.
May 5, 1pm. SHOW DC, 99/6-9 Rim Klong Bangkapi Rd., 02-203-1888. B700.

 

Since the ‘60s, Ralph Gibson has been photographing elegant, black-and-white nudes. But while his work is often labeled “erotica,” Gibson’s use of shadow and light renders his photos virtually abstract. This May 6 you’ll have the chance to pick the American art photographer’s brains about his unorthodox process when he gives a talk at Leica Gallery (UPDATE: registration is closed) to coincide with his exhibition Nude and Muses, which goes on show from May 8-Jun 25.

 

Japanese DJ, producer, and rapper Yakenohara mixes chill hip-hop and vapour wave for the perfect ambient sounds.

May 6, 8pm. Jam, 41 Soi Rong Nam Kang, 089-889-8059. B220
 

French house artist (also known as French Kiwi Juice) returns to Bangkok with his chill rhythm and blues.

 

A market which promises organic food along with live balearic beats from Djs NK Chan, Alex Imix and Superstar Panda.

 

Dig out your confirmation email because, after keeping Bangkok waiting nearly 12 months, Harry Styles is finally here to show you he’s no longer a floppy-haired pop puppet but a serious artist. Since his May 7 concert at Impact Arena with support from US rockers Warpaint was announced way, way back last June, Styles has appeared as that douchey guy in Dunkirk and also tasted global success with prog-pop hits like “Sign of the Times.” Lighters up!

 

A large public installation of works by rising Japanese artist Madsaki. His works are well recognized to take inspiration from past-masters such as Modigliani or Picasso and reinventing them with a heavily dipped graffiti aesthetic.

 

There was a time, around the turn of the millennium, when you couldn’t turn on the radio (remember that?) without hearing Ja Rule’s gravel-throated love jams. Since those heady collaborations with early-‘00s sirens like Ashanti and J.Lo, things haven’t always gone so smoothly for Jeffrey Bruce Atkins, but you won’t be thinking about the shambles that was last year’s Fyre Festival while grinding away at Sugar Club on May 9.

 

 

Cruise along Bangkok’s riverside and glistening skyline whilst dancing to techno beats from Karim Sahraoui, Jonny Vicious and Boris Rubin.

 

As part of Bangkok Arts & Music Month (BAMM), a series of indie concerts spread out at different venues through the month, folk artist Iron & Wine debuts his first album in 4 years, Beast Epic, which again spotlights his gentle, soft-spoken lyrics which captures his biblical musings and breezy odes to nature.

 

This French speaking play explores the inner lives of two sisters after the death of their mother which inspired a search for their true origins.

 

The psychedelic Texan three-piece rockers with the Thai name perform live as part of BAMM, supported by locals The Photo Sticker Machine and Summer Dress. 

 

An exhibition of books from 12 artists whose subjects vary from fiction to a more "objective" observation of so-called "reality."

Artist Rhye (aka Mike Milosh) debuts his latest bedroom R&B vibe album, Blood, in Bangkok. Expect an intimate night of soft, smooth and sensual sounds.

 

The first installment of Tụ̄̀n Tên by night, a new party series for the  Thai electronic music community, featuring DJ Sunju Hargun spinning back-to-back with Dj Elaheh.

 

Japanese art master illustrates harmony and tension between paper and ink as metaphors for light and dark, day and night, and life and death. This exhibition plays with the idea of corrosion that is rooted within the human body.