WHAT'S ON
Japanese arts
Landmark Plaza, Landmark Hotel
Sukhumvit Road, tel 02-254-0404
Daily 10am-4pm, until July 29
- "The 34th Japanese Arts Exhibition" features watercolours by Japanese students, who have learned drawing and painting techniques from veteran Thai artist Dr Suchart Wongthong. The works portray the beauty of nature, scenarios and people's ways of life.
Watercolours
Amari Watergate Hotel
Phetchaburi Road, tel 02-653-9000
Daily 9am-9pm, until July 31
- "Sueb Sarn Ngarn See Nam" sees watercolour paintings by members of the Chulalongkorn University Preparatory School Alumni Association under Royal Patronage (CUPSAA), who learned watercolour techniques from Acharn Vachira Korntong of Bunditpatanasilp Institute, the Ministry of Culture.
Paper installations
Bangkok University Gallery
Kluay Nam Thai, Rama IV Road
Tel 02-350-3626
9:30am-6pm Tue-Sat, until July 31
- "Yes, I am Not" sees paper installations by design artist Santi Lawrachawee, who portrays the puzzling circle of globalised people and their consumption of information in their daily lives.
Story of life
Galerie N, opposite Lumpini Park
Witthayu Road, tel 02-252-1592
10am-7pm Tue-Sun, until July 31
- In "Party 'Lit", Chalit Nakpawan portrays all the stories, lessons and points of view that have come into his path of life in a colourful way. Seeing life as a big theatre, the artist uses lines, colours, forms, symbols and compositions as the settings, light and sound, and the character to create the story of the play in his art.
Critical works
Ardel's Third Place Gallery
Sukhumvit 55, Thong Lo Soi 10
Tel 02-422-2092
Daily 10am-8:30pm, until July 31
- "Inside Out... Outside In" sees works by 8 renowned artists who have played both active and passive roles in society and whose works mirror their distinguished perspectives on society. The artists include Amrit Chusuwan, Thavorn Ko-udomvit, Sakarin Krue-On, Anuchai Secharunputong, Pornpilai Zou Meemalai, Jiradej Meemalai, Anupong Chantorn and Wachara Hounphirom.
Cyclone aftermath
- oreign Correspondents Club of Thailand
Penthouse, Maneeya Centre Bldg
Phloenchit Road, tel 02-652-0580/1
10am-11pm Mon-Fri, until July 31
- "Eyes in the Storm" sees a collection of photographs portraying the force of nature, physical destruction, and psychological trauma in Burma in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis. The images were captured by 3 noted photographers - David Hogsholt, Suthep Kritsavanarin and Patrick Brown.
Reality and fantasy
Thavibu Gallery, Silom Galleria Bldg
Tel 02-266-5454
11am-7pm Tue-Sat,
noon-6pm Sun, until July 31
- "An Autobiographical Project" sees a collection of artpieces with an autobiographical theme by Jakraphun Thanateeranon. The works were inspired by his belief in the duality of real and fantasy worlds.
Japanese fetish
Kathmandu Photo Gallery, Pan Road
off Silom Road, tel 02-234-6700
11am-7pm Tue-Sun, until July 31
- In "Japanese Legs - L'En Dedans" French photographer Claude Estebe captures the way Japanese women move. The images reflect his fascination with the gait of Japanese girls, which he compares with a slow, fleeting ballet.
Simple pleasures
City Gallery, Siam City Hotel
Si Ayutthaya Road, tel 02-247-0123
Daily 10am-8pm, until Aug 1
- "Bangkok" features over 60 watercolours by handicapped artist Saroj Tangtrisanakul, who is inspired by the simplicity of everyday life. Warm and reflective, his landscape and still-life paintings portray the lifestyle of Thai people and architectural charms of Rattanakosin Island. Part of the proceeds will benefit the Thailand Foundation for the Handicapped.
Mountains and oceans
Silom Galleria Art Space, B1
Silom Road, tel 02-630-3381
10am-7pm Mon-Sat,
11am-6pm Sun, until Aug 2
- "From Mountain to Ocean" sees paintings of environmental imagery by Apiruk Punmoonsilp. The works showcase encounters the artist has experienced, offering an array of atmospheres colourfully illustrated in an assortment of brushstrokes.
Trio
Art Republic, Peninsula Plaza
Ratchadamri Road, tel 02-652-1801
11am-7pm Tue-Sat, until Aug 2
- In "The Trio", 3 artists - Kitikong Tilokwattanotai, Aukchanok Chirakul and Apirak Jiapinitnun - use their individual styles and approaches to depict different aspects of life such as time, the environment and society that influence their thoughts and work.
Teachers and students
Galerie Panisa, Mahidol Road
Chiang Mai, tel 053-202-779
9am-6pm Mon-Sat, until Aug 4
- "The Art Exhibition of Art Instructors and Students from Art Education, Faculty of Education, Chiang Mai University" sees a collection of paintings by art instructors and students.
Sculpture showcase
Ardel Gallery of Modern Art
Bella Ville, Boromratchonnanee Road
Tel 02-422-2092
10am-6:30pm Tue-Sun, until Aug 7
- "From Abstract to Concrete" sees 12 bronze sculptures created between 1972-1979 by Nonthivathn Chandhanaphalin, a national artist. He uses abstract ideas to create concrete forms to bring viewers back to beautiful nature through his sculptures.
Burden of happiness
La Lanta Fine Art
245/14 Sukhumvit Soi 31
Tel 02-204-0582/3
10am-7pm Tue-Sat, until Aug 10
- "Alright, I shall greed" sees a new collection of acrylic paintings by Kiat-anan Eimchan, winner of the 8th Panasonic Art Competition. The images reflect on humans' striving to obtain "happiness" by putting great effort into acquiring wealth. The sarcastic mocking of human behaviour in his paintings is counterbalanced by his sense of humour and colourful palette.
Provocative paintings
Teo+Namfah Gallery
Silom Galleria Bldg, Silom Road
Tel 02-237-5568
10:30am-7pm Tue-Sat, until Aug 10
- "Sideline" sees provocative paintings by Thai musician and artist Preyawit "Palm" Nilachulaka. Exploring notions of superficial appearance and inner persona, manipulation, deceit, power and control, his pop-influenced paintings display an obvious affinity with Manga art.
Hanoi life
Akko Art Gallery
Sukhumvit Soi 49, tel 02-259-1436
10am-7pm Mon-Sat, until Aug 16
- "Letter from Hanoi" sees watercolours and acrylics by celebrated artist Somboon Phoungdorkmai, who portrays the culture and lifestyle of street workers in Hanoi.
- idelity or fealty?
H Gallery, Sathon Soi 12
Tel 081-310-4428
Noon-6pm Thur-Sat, until Aug 28
- "Fidelity Not Fealty" sees satirical pieces by 3 Thai artists who play with the notions of loyalty and fidelity in different manners. The show deals with a spectrum of ideas, including iconography, religion, technology, symbols and the art-making processes. The artists include Sutee Kunavichayanont, Krit Ngamsom and Thakon Khaosa-ad.
Aerial images
Zen Outdoor and CentralWorld Square
Ratchadamri Road, tel 02-252-5699
10am-10pm Mon-Thur,
10am-11pm Fri-Sun, until Sept 9
- "Earth From Above" sees a collection of breathtaking aerial photographs by renowned French photographer-conservationist Yann Arthus-Bertrand. Recording the variety of natural scenes and colours of life as well as the traces of environmental abuse, the photos were taken from a helicopter flying at altitudes ranging from 300-3,000 metres.
Sense of sacred
Surapon Gallery, 1st floor
Tisco Tower, Sathon Nua Road
Tel 02-638-0033/4
July 26-Aug 20, 11am-6pm Tue-Sat
- In "Once Upon A Time", artist Daeng Buasaen presents oil and acrylic on canvas paintings and some sculptures inspired by various ancient places he feels are full of magic, mystery and a profound sense of sacred.
Peaceful co-existence
Kathmandu Photo Gallery
87 Pan Road, tel 02-234-6700
July 31-Aug 31, 11am-7pm Tue-Sun
- In "Life is Beautiful", artist Manit Sriwanichpoom portrays children born with HIV. His photography aims to remind society to end the prejudice against and the stigmatisation of those living with AIDS and HIV, be they children or adults, so that we can live together in peaceful co-existence. The opening is on July 31 at 6:30pm.
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