Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is holding two interesting events this week. The first is a discussion "On Building The West Kowloon Cultural District: A 20-Year Journey", which will take place at the Auditorium, 5th floor, tomorrow from 6-7.30pm and the "BACC Fundraising Gala 2023: Generations" at the Main Exhibition Gallery, 7th floor, on Thursday at 7pm.
The discussion is the first activity in the "BACC Circle" executive talk series designed to address public art policies on a global scale and promote a thriving and sustainable art ecosystem in the country.
The speaker will be Bernard Charnwut Chan, a distinguished figure with over 25 years of experience working with the Hong Kong government who holds notable roles in the Hong Kong arts and culture sector.
His rich background in the arts, politics and business sectors promise to shed light on the remarkable journey of the West Kowloon Cultural District and the guiding principles behind its success.
Joining him in the conversation will be Prof Apinan Poshyananda, artistic director and chief executive of Bangkok Art Biennale whose influence extends beyond Thailand to various international institutions.
It will be conducted in English with Thai translation. There is no admission fee but prior registration should be made via forms.gle/RxFoPpF8caMcA4YU8.
Two days later, Phillips auction house will present a charity auction of 10 remarkable artworks exclusively created by 10 pairs of donor artists of different generations. Each piece presents a harmonious blend of artistic minds across generations, bridging gaps and fostering a profound connection.
The artists include Manit Sriwanichpoom & Krit Ngamsom, Sutee Kunavichayanont & Pannaphan Yodmanee, Preecha Thaothong & Nakrob Moonmanas, Decha Warashoon & Vichaya Mukdamanee, Panya Vijinthanasarn & Alex Face, Dow Wasiksiri & Jarasporn Chumsri, Tawee Ratchaneekorn & Komkrit Tepthian, Vasan Sitthiket & Lolay, Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook & Kawita Vatanajyankur, and Kamin Lertchaiprasert & Watid Chortabtim.
The auction will be followed by a five-course gala dinner. Tickets cost 3,000 baht (5,000 baht per pair) and registrations can be made via shorturl.at/pENUZ. All proceeds will go to support the art centre's mission of enhancing accessibility to the arts.
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