7 cool art exhibitions you can check out right now
Art to ease the mind.
3 years ago
Aside from eating out at cafes or restaurants (only until 9pm, though!), there might not be much to do in Bangkok right now. But the show goes on in the art world. Here are seven cool exhibitions you can check out right now, or later—with social distancing taken into account, of course.
“Two Sisters” by Auguste Renoir
The Impressionists
The Museum of Digital Art, or MODA, at River City Bangkok lets you immerse yourself in the life of the world’s most famous impressionists, such as Eduard Manet, Auguste Renoir, Vincent Van Gogh, and Claude Monet. The exhibition includes panels that tell the story of the artists and the period, recreations of 19th century Paris street life and café culture, reproductions of each artist’s most famous works, and visual projections displayed alongside evocative music.
Through Apr 18. Museum of Digital Art (MODA), 2/F River City Bangkok Shopping Centre, 23 Charoenkrung Soi 24
Photo by Phichai Kaewvichit
Unlock
Despite restraining his artistic urges for the better part of two decades, Phichai “Eak” Kaewvichit is now one of Thailand’s best-known photographers. Eak stakes his reputation on capturing Bangkok in his own minimalistic way, and now he is putting that aesthetic on display at RCB for “Unlock.” The exhibition features 30 photographs that detail four distinct chapters of his life en route to becoming the artist he is today.
Through Feb 7. RCB Photographer’s Gallery 2, 2/F River City Bangkok Shopping Centre, 23 Charoenkrung Soi 24. Free entry
“The Empress” by Phannapast “Yoon” Taychamaythakool
Venus in the Shell
“Venus in the Shell” is a solo exhibition by Phannapast “Yoon” Taychamaythakool, a young Bangkok artist who has collaborated with Italian fashion behemoth Gucci on numerous occasions. This exhibition will let you delve into the deepest corners of human emotion: fragility, anger, disappointment, love, joy, jealousy, brightness, darkness.
Through Feb 28. 2/F River City Bangkok Shopping Centre, 23 Charoenkrung Soi 24
Credit: Joyman Gallery
The Sacred Now
“The Sacred Now” discusses sacredness in the contemporary world through the work of three young artists. Pathomkorn Treethep broaches the subject of spiritual gates, Jennarong Khaemadan tackles Himmapan, a legendary forest in the Buddhist and Hindu cultures, and Kespada Moonsuwan examines belief and doubt.
Through Feb 14. Joyman Gallery, 357 359 Maha Chai Rd.
Credit: Kalwit Studio & Gallery
Friends
Hosted at Kalwit Studio & Gallery, “Friends” is a printmaking exhibition, hosted by Thai artist Kraisak Chirachaisakul, that examines the love etched into two women’s friendship.
Through Feb 28. Kalwit Studio & Gallery, 119/14 Wireless Rd. Soi 2 (Ruamrudee)
Credit: Sathorn 11 Art Space
Som Yhing
A group exhibition hosted at Sathorn 11 Art Space, “Som Yhing” expresses the feminist perspectives of artists Theerapong Kamolpus, Napat Pattaraponlerd, and Sirirat Chumyen toward societal problems like gender inequality and body-shaming.
Through Jan 31. Sathorn 11 Art Space, 404 Sathorn Soi 11
Credit: Offbeat Box
A Practice of Slowing Down
Offbeat Box hosts this ceramics exhibition by artist Sukanjana “Eve” Kanjanabatr, which explores the concepts of mindfulness and self-discovery. The pieces on display are simple, symmetrical, and minimalistic, expressing freeness, tranquility, and simple living, which, according to Eve, is the meaning of life itself.
Through Feb 22. Offbeat Box, 2/F, 24/180 Lad Phrao Soi 21
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