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Guru's Weekly Buzz: June 12-18
Guru, Published on 13/06/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Powerful works at the Biennale
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/01/2025
» Bangkok Art Biennale 2024 has embraced the theme "Nurture Gaia". Inspired by Mother Earth, this year's Biennale explores contemporary themes such as anthropology, collectivism, ecology, feminism, and the politics of time and place.
Art highlights at Jim Thompson Farm
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 09/12/2024
» The milder weather brings with it every year many floral festivals and events where you can get in touch with nature. But if you want to get in touch with nature and appreciate art in one go, Art On Farm at the Jim Thompson Farm Tour, which runs until Jan 1, should be the one stone that kills two birds.
A celebration of art
Life, Published on 21/10/2024
» Bangkok Art Biennale 2024, a major art event in Thailand, will open to the public from Thursday to Feb 28 next year under the theme "Nurture Gaia". The event is organised by the Thai Beverage and Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) Foundation in collaboration with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau.
Growing soft power
Life, Published on 03/07/2024
» In an unprecedented cultural exchange at the prestigious 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, the Bangkok Art Biennale Foundation unveiled the exhibition "The Spirits Of Maritime Crossing". Curated by Prof Dr Apinan Poshyananda, this groundbreaking Collateral Event brought together artists from Southeast Asia to explore themes of displacement, diaspora and colonialism through the profound symbolism of the ocean.
Soft power struggles
Life, Apinan Poshyananda, Published on 05/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's 10 months in office have proven to be full of optimism, entertainment and drama. His non-stop whirlwind trips to lure investors including Microsoft, Tesla, Formula One, Tomorrowland and Art Basel to Thailand earned him the image of the salesman on a Time magazine cover. With the government's 10-month report card out and future plans in discussion, there has been both applause and confusion.
Navigating identity
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/05/2024
» It is a rare and remarkable achievement for artists to exhibit at the Venice Biennale, one of the most prestigious art exhibitions in the world. This year, Thai artist Channatip Chanvipava showcases his solo exhibition “Sound Of Many Waters” featuring eight new paintings that presents the idea of fixed identities, belonging and subjective memory. The exhibition takes place at a 17th century Venetian dimora, open to the public for the first time.
Central Group embraces the world of art
Life, Published on 06/05/2024
» Central Group has announced its support for the Collateral Event at the 60th International Art Exhibition (Biennale Arte 2024) which takes place in Venice, Italy, from now until Nov 24.
"Maritime Spirits": Southeast Asia Meets Venice
Published on 23/04/2024
» The Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) Foundation presents The Spirits of Maritime Crossing, a group exhibition by artists from Southeast Asia examining the themes of displacement, diaspora, and colonialism through the lens of the ocean curated by Prof. Dr. Apinan Poshyananda, Artistic Director of Bangkok Art Biennale. The exhibition is co-hosted by One Bangkok and is on view from 20th April to 24th November 2024 at Palazzo Smith Mangilli Valmarana, Venice, which has not been accessible to the public for 11 years.
Applications open for grant programme
Life, Published on 11/04/2024
» 100 Tonson Foundation is accepting applications for the second "Open Call For Art Projects". A complete proposal with a recent or newly developed project should be submitted by April 30.