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Art supplies & framing C.V.N. ART CENTER (Map F-7&E6, 44 ) n Emporium shopping complex 4F, Sukhumvit Rd | 02-664-8644-5 | 10am-8pm n 131/3-4 Sukhumvit Soi 7/1 | 02-6513560-3 | Mon-Sat 9am-8pm SUKSAPAN PANIT (Map C-2, 43 ) Bldg 9 Ratchadamnoen Klang Rd | 02629- 1910 ext 175-176 | Mon-Sat 9am5pm | www.suksapan.or.th
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GRAND MILLENNIUM SUKHUMVIT (MAP E-6, 61 ) 30 Soi Sukhumvit 21 I 02-204-4000 | OPEN 8am – 10pm | www.grandmillenniumskv. com | BTS Asok n Ongoing: Kokoro To Kokoro Bangkok based Spanish-born photographer Xavier Comas continues with his series on Japanese commuters and classical dancers. HAPPY MONDAY (Map F-8, 60 ) Ekamai Shopping Mall, Sukhumvit Soi 63 | 02-714-3935 | Tue-Sun 7pm-late | www.myspace.com/happymondaybar | BTS Ekamai With a dedicated art wall, this simple bar and terrace is popular with the media crowd.
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EXHIBIT CAFÉ (MAP D-7, 71 ) 235/28-31 Sukhumvit Soi 31 | 02-6623636 | exhibitcafe.info@gmail.com | BTS Phrom Phong Tucked back deep in the soi this modern café hangs regular art exhibitions.
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BANGKOK UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY (BUG) (Off Map) Bangkok University Gallery Bldg, Kluai Nam Thai campus, Rama IV Rd | 02-3503626 | Tue-Sat 10am-7pm | http://fab. bu.ac.th/buggallery
JAMJUREE GALLERY (Map E-4, 11 ) Jamjuree Bldg 8, Chulalongkorn University, Phaya Thai Rd | 02-218-3709 | Mon-Fri 10am- 7pm Sat, Sun & Holiday noon-6pm | www.jamjureegallery.org | BTS Siam n Until Apr 2: Jest Art Female artists Jaratsri Prasongdee, Janejit Puchaengdang and Chayanuch Pitpreechanont, exhibit painting, photography and mixed media. n Apr 7 – 25: Metaphor of Truth Buddhist paintings by Ploeng Wattasarn.
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SILPAKORN UNIVERSITY GALLERY (Map D-1, 35 ) 31 Na Phra Lan Rd (opp the Grand Palace) | 02-221-3841 | Mon-Fri 9am7pm, Sat 9am -4 pm | www.art-centre.su.ac.th Silpakorn University has three neighbouring campus galleries hanging art from students, famous alumni, teachers and visiting artists. n Apr 22 – May 9: The 6th International Photographic Contest “People” in Commemoration of Prince Naris Day 2010 See Exhibition Highlights
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ALLIANCE FRANCAISE (Art CentrE) (Map G-5, 30 ) 29 Sathorn Rd | 02-670-4200 | Mon-Sat 10am-6pm | www.alliance-francaise.or.th | BTS Sala Daeng BRITISH COUNCIL (Map D-4, 56 ) 254 Chulalongkorn Soi 64, Siam Square, Phaya Thai Rd | 02-652-5480-9 | Daily 8:30am-7pm | www.britishcouncil.or.th | BTS Siam Organises occasional cultural events. GOETHE INSTITUT (Map F-5, 31 ) 18/1 Goethe Gasse, Sathorn Soi 1 | 02287-0942~4 | Daily 8am-6pm | www.goethe.de/bangkok | MRT Lumphini JAPAN FOUNDATION (Map E-6, 32 ) Serm-mit Tower 10F, Sukhumvit Soi 21 | 02-260-8560~4 | Mon-Fri 9pm-7pm, Sat 9am-5pm | www.jfbkk.or.th | MRT Sukhumvit, BTS Asok
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MAGIC ART GALLERY (OFF MAP) 426/2, Suthisarn Rd | 02-690-8010 | TuesSun 10am-9pm | www.magicartgallery. com | MRT Suthisarn Revamping from an art framers to a regular exhibition space, this compact four-floor gallery is run by artist Attasit Pokpong. MERZ ART SPACE (MAP C-2, 24 ) 19 Prachathipratai Rd | 02-6290854 | Mon-Sat 10am-midnight, Sun 10am-6pm Located near Khao San Rd, this two floor gallery has a café downstairs and has a leaning towards emerging Thai artists.
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KATHMANDU PHOTO GALLERY (Map G-3, 13 ) 87 Soi Pan, Silom Rd | 02-234-6700 | TueSun 11am-7pm | www.kathmandu-bkk. com | BTS Chong Nonsi Directed towards rising local photographers, the four-floor gallery and specialised bookshop is run by photographer Manit Sriwanichpoom along with artist-filmmaker Ing K. n Apr 3 – May 30: In-Land Out-Cast See Exhibition Highlights
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GOSSIP GALLERY & TEO + NAMFAH GALLERY (MAP G-3, 9 ) Silom Galleria 3F, 919/1 Silom Rd Soi 19 | 02637-7878 | Mon-Sat 10am-7pm | BTS Surasak Gossip has recently relocated from Sukhumvit to the compact third floor space in Silom Galleria to share with Teo + Namfah Gallery.
HOF ART (OFF MAP) 224, 248 Soi Vibhavadi Rangsit 16/32 | 02-690-1347~8 | Tue-Sat 10:30am–6pm | www.hof-art.net | MRT Ratchadaphisek Run by a group of young localTatadphlu artists, this four floor Railway Station gallery is dedicated to promoting emerging Thai art. n Until Apr 23: Mosaic of Temperament 19 lecturers from Rangsit University band together as the See Moom Muang Group for their third such exhibition.
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BANGKOK CODE (MAP G-4, 50 ) 231/2 South Sathorn Rd | 02-470-9920~1 | noon-6pm | www.bangkokcode.com | BTS Surasak An annex of King Mongkut’s University of Technology, Bangkok Code has altered from occasional exhibitions to a monthly experimental arts and music night titled Dubsocial. n Until Dec 2010: Pride A collaborative design related exhibition by students from King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi.
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BANGKOK ART & CULTURE CENTRE (BACC) (MAP D-4, 64 ) 939 Rama I Rd, Pathumwan | 02-2146630-1 | Tue-Sun 10am-9pm | www.bacc.or.th | BTS National Stadium This new 11-storey arts centre has over 3,000m2 of exhibition space with plans to accommodate a broad scope of exhibitions and creative events. n Until Apr 8:Thai Yo A group exhibition highlighting Japanese influences upon Thai art and culture. n Apr 16 – Jun 6: Mixed-Mitr See Exhibition Highlights n Apr 20 – May 2: Wow Tan Lom Twenty-four senior year students from Bangkok University exhibit a range of artworks. n Apr 22 – Jun 13: Be Skeptical Four Thai artists use sculpture, installation, film and video art to explore personal doubt as well as questioning the society they live in.
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GALERIE N (MAP F-5, 51 ) 139/5 Wireless Rd | 086-601-7111 | TueSun 10am- 7pm | www.galerienbangkok. com | MRT Lumphini This split level gallery fronts onto busy Wireless Rd and is dedicated to established and emerging Thai art. n Until Apr 18: Don’t Worry Be Lucky! Chiang Mai based Luck Maisalee’s paintings, mixed media works, woodcuts and mono prints use animals and other symbols to convey his life journey. n Apr 26 – May 26: The Truth of Time, the Illusion of Relationships The debut solo exhibition of figurative paintings by Witsanupong Noonan.
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DOB Hualamphong Gallery (MAP E-3, 22 ) Resident One Property Co, Ltd, DOB Building 2F, 318 Rama IV Rd | 085-482Bangkok Noi/ 3566 | 10am-7pm I MRT Hualamphong Thonburi Located opposite the city’s main rail terminus, this Railway Station Thonburi Railway new contemporary art space is run by Ardel Gallery. Station n Apr 20 – May 20: Light-Life 2 See Exhibition Highlights
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ART REPUBLIC (MAP E-5, 5 ) Peninsula Plaza 3F, 153 Ratchadamri Rd | 02-652-1801 | Tue-Sat 11am-7pm | www.artrepublicbkk.com | BTS Ratchadamri In a luxury mall in the heart of downtown, this gallery has a predilection for senior and emerging local artists.
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ART GORILLAS (MAP D-4, 49 ) Lido Bldg 2F, 260 Siam Square Soi 3 | 02658-3975, 089-119-9596 | Tue-Sun noon8pm | www.myspace.com/artgorillas I BTS Siam Next door to Whitespace, this small gallery space hosts an eclectic assortment of exhibitions by emerging artists.
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ARTERY (MAP G-3, 66 ) Silom Galleria Unit B09, 919/1 Silom Rd | 02- 630-3006 | Mon-Sat 10:30am-7pm | www.arterythailand.com | BTS Surasak Art management services and occasional exhibitions in the basement of Silom Galleria. n Until Apr 10: Happiness Forward An exhibition by 14 lecturers from the Poh Chang art school to raise funds for art scholarships.
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CATHERINE SCHUBERT FINE ART (MAP G-6, 57 ) 11 Yen Akat Soi 3, Yannawa | 02287-0819, 085-177-8348 | Wed-Sun 2-7pmAlternating between Chinese and Western artists, this new compact gallery in the residential Sathorn area has plenty of character.
FOREIGN CORRESPONDENTS’ CLUB OF THAILAND (FCCT) (Map E-5, 8 ) Penthouse, Maneeya Centre, Chidlom | 02-652-0580 | Mon-Fri 10am-11pm | www.fccthai.com | BTS Chit Lom Exhibitions of edgy photojournalism are the norm at this meet and drink stop for wandering press.
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ARDEL’S THIRD PLACE GALLERY (MAP E-8, 62 ) The Third Place, Thonglor Soi 10 | 02422-2092, 084-772-2887, 086-890-2762 | 10am–8:30pm | www.ardelgallery.com | BTS Thonglor Ardel’s downtown sister gallery is a compact venue on the first floor of this lifestyle space. n Until May 9: Muse Poetic feminine paintings from Namsom Supanan.
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ARDEL GALLERY OF MODERN ART (OFF MAP) 99/45 Belle Ville, Boromratchonnanee Rd (Km 10.5) | 02-422-2092 | Tue-Sat 10:30am- 7pm, Sun 10:30am-5:30pm | www.ardelgallery.com Artist Thavorn Ko-udomvit has set up this gallery on the outskirts of Bangkok, showing exhibitions of mainly local art as well as print workshops and children’s classes. n Until Apr 7: Namo Buddhaya: Courteous Respect for the Lord Buddha Phatyos Buddhacharoen showcases paintings, sculptures and prints pertaining to Buddhism. n Until Apr 7: Diary of a Weaving Story Imhathai Suwatthanasilp weaves her own hair into sculptural forms to stress family bonding. n Apr 27 – May 30: Shadow Play – Dharma For his latest exhibition Chusak Srikwan continues to reinvigorate traditional puppetry techniques
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CARPEDIEM GALLERIES (MAP E-6, 7 ) Times Square 4F, Unit 404, 246 Sukhumvit Rd, (btw Soi 12 & 14) | 02250-0898 | Mon-Sat 10:30am-6pm | www.carpediemgallery.com | BTS Asok
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AKKO GALLERY (MAP F-8, 3 ) 919/1 Sukhumvit Rd (btw Soi 49 & 51) | 02-259-1436 | Mon-Sat 10am-7pm | www.akkoart.com | BTS Thonglor Run by Japanese dealer Atsuko, this gallery has a definite Nipponesque flavour to much of its art.
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ABOUT STUDIO/ABOUT CAFÉ (MAP E-3, 70 ) 402-408 Maitri Chit Rd, Pom Prap | 02623-1742 | Mon-Sat 10am-9pm | MRT Hualamphong
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44 ARTS (MAP C-1, 2 ) 44 Jakrapong Rd, Bang Lamphu | 02-6295822 | 10am-8pm | www.44artsthailand.com
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100 TONSON GALLERY (Map E-5, 1 ) 100 Soi Tonson, Phloenchit Rd | 02684-1527 | Thu-Sun 11am-7pm | www.100tonsongallery.com | BTS Chit Lom This gallery attracts ambitious local artists with big name international artists occasionally exhibiting also. n Until Apr 25: Prism See Exhibition Spotlight & Cover
BANGKOK SCULPTURE CENTRE (OFF MAP) 4/18-19, Nuan Chan Rd, Buengkum | 02791-9400 ext. 320 | 10am-4pm, 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month | www.bangkoksculpturecenter.org Open twice a month for public viewing, the tastefully designed centre houses Thailand’s largest display of three-dimensional art.
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HALFMOON LAB (Map E-9, 45 ) 3F, 267/13 Ekamai Sukhumvit 63 | By appointment only | 087-059-8385 | e-mail: surat_su@hotmail.com Traditional darkroom processing of black and white film. IQ LAB Mon-Fri 8:30am-6pm, Sat 8:30am-noon | www.iqlab.co.th Petchaburi Branch | New Petchaburi Rd | 02-255-5544 | MRT Petchaburi (Map D-6, 46 ) Silom Branch | ITF Building Silom Rd | 02-266- 4080 | BTS Chong Nonsi (Map F-4, 46 ) Ekamai Branch | Sukhumvit 63 Rd (Ekamai) | 02-714-0644 | BTS Ekamai (Map G-8, 46 ) SUPERVISION LAB (Map F-4, 47 ) Surawong Rd (opp Tawana Ramada Hotel) | 02-634-0013~16 | Mon-Sat 8am7pm | www.supervision.co.th
Pack & shipping AGILITY ART SERVICES (off map) 20/F Panjathani Tower 127/25 Nonsee Rd | 02-681-2000 | Mon-Fri 9am-6pm | www.agilitylogistics.com Door to door packing and shipping of artworks.
NATIONAL GALLERY (MAP G-3, 15 ) 4 Chao Fah Rd | 02-281-2224, 02-2822639- 40 | Wed-Sun 9am-4pm | www.national-gallery.go.th This lacklustre exhibition space has a permanent collection providing some examples of Thailand’s modern art development, with more interesting shows, mainly by senior artists, held in the annex. n Apr 2– 30: River of Silence The universal language of music provides the inspirational backbone for paintings by Lancelott, Tawatchai Somkong and Preecha Pun-Klum. NOSPACE GALLERY (MAP D-8, 54 ) 21/108 Block D, Royal City Avenue (RCA) I Mon-Tue 11am-7pm, Wed-Sun 11am-1am I www.nospacebkk.com I MRT Phra Ram 9 Relocating from a house on Sukhumvit to the nightlife strip of RCA should suit the fresh-faced crowd who attend Nospace’s exhibitions and regular live gigs. n Until Apr 11: St. Marks 1986-2006 by Jesper Haynes American-Swedish fashion and portrait photographer Jesper Haynes displays intimate snapshots of life inside his New York apartment. NUMBER 1 GALLERY (MAP G-3, 16 ) Silom Galleria = B1, 919/1 Silom Rd Soi 19 | 02-630-3381 | Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm | www.number1gallery. com | BTS Surasak The focus here is on established and upcoming domestic artists, who mostly lean towards spiritual and neo-traditional subject matter. n Until Apr 3: 10 Evil scenes of Thai politics One of two recent exhibitions featuring the political art of Vasan Sitthiket. n Apr 8 – May 1: Habitat Perceptions of city life are explored in Soodkoo’s paintings. NUMTHONG GALLERY (MAP A-4, 17 ) Room 109, Bangkok Co-op Building, Toeddamri Rd | 02-243-4326 | Mon-Sat 11am-6pm | www.rama9art.org/gallery/ numthong | BTS Ari This small gallery has exhibitions by some of the country’s most interesting artists, with two storerooms of artworks for potential buyers. PEOPLE SPACE (MAP D-1, 63 ) 116 Phraeng Phuton Rd, San Chaopor Suea | 081-549-1002 | Sat-Sun 11am7pm or by appointment | www.people-space.blogspot.com This quaint shophouse gallery sits in the corner of a lovely square beside the historic Rattanakosin district. n Apr 18 – May 23: Life is Beautiful in Samphrang Architectural students from King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang capture the charms of the historic Samphrang district. PRAKORB ART GALLERY (MAP C1, 52 ) 52 Khao San Rd (opp Thai Farmer Bank) | 02- 281-1345, 087-095-3639 | 10am-8pm Situated in a quaint 70-year-old teakwood house just behind the bustling backpacker strip Khao San Rd, the plan for this new gallery is to show young emerging Thai artists. THE QUEEN’S GALLERY (MAP C-2, 19 ) 101 Ratchadamnoen Klang Rd | 02-2815360 | Thu-Tue 10am-7pm | www.queengallery.org The five-floor gallery is under royal patronage and has a busy exhibition schedule of predominantly locally produced art. ROTUNDA GALLERY & GARDEN GALLERY (MAP F-3, 20 ) Neilson Hays Library, 195 Surawong Rd | 02- 233-1731 | Tue-Sun 9:30am-5pm | www.neilsonhayslibrary.com | BTS Sala Daeng This gallery is a part of the historic Neilson Hays Library with mainly art displays by expatriate and local artists. n Apr 1 – 29: Destiny Based in Thailand for over two decades, French artist Rene Metral’s paintings are based on a fictional tale. n Apr 1 – 29: Putting Pieces Together Patchwork art quilts inspired by Thailand by Marjolein Bastiaans. SERINDIA GALLERY (MAP F-3, 59 ) OP Garden, Unit 3101, 3201, 4-6 Soi Charoen Krung 36 | Tue-Sun 11am-8pm | 02-238-6410 | serindiagallery@gmail.com n Until Apr 25: Avalokitesvara Buddhist paintings from Nepal A collection of traditional Buddhist deity paintings. SOL (off map) 581/3 Ramkhamhaeng 39 (Thepleela 1) Pracha Uthit Rd | 089-770-5022, 086563-3869 | Tue-Sun 11am–8pm | www.solbkk.com Located in the Ekamai-Ramindra district, this new Japanese run space appears to be set up
as a more experimental non-commercial arts platform. SOMBAT PERMPOON GALLERY (MAP D-6, 37 ) 12 Sukhumvit Soi 1 | 02-254-6040 | 9am8pm | www.sombatpermpoongallery.com A huge five-storey commercial gallery with 10,000 works of predominantly Thai painting. n Until May 30: Art from the Hands of Mothers Fifteen females who had an influential role in Thailand’s creative development come together to present paintings, sculpture, music and literature. SURAPON GALLERY (MAP F-4, 21) Tisco Tower F1, Sathorn Rd | 02-6380033~4 | Tue-Sat 11am-6pm | www.rama9art.org/ gallery/surapon | BTS Sala Daeng TANG CONTEMPORARY ART (MAP G-3, 23 ) Unit B-28 (Basement), Silom Galleria 919/1 Soi 19 | 02-630-1114 | Mon-Sat 11am–7pm (closed public holidays) | www.tangcontemporary.com | BTS Surasak This Chinese-owned gallery is one of the few spaces in the capital to view contemporary Chinese and international standard Asian art. n Until Apr 3: Another World Another Boundary This group exhibition of Chinese artists explores parallel realms beyond the boundaries of everyday existence. n Apr 19 – May 31: Wrong Place See Exhibition Highlights THAILAND CREATIVE & DESIGN CENTRE (TCDC) (MAP F-7, 55 ) F6, The Emporium, 622 Sukhumvit Rd | 02-664-8488 | Tue-Sun 10.30am-9pm | www.tcdc.or.th | BTS Phrom Phong n Until Apr 4: Materials from Nature Exhibition Green materials are highlighted as a creative resource. n Until Apr 25: Japanese Bamboo: Tracing the legend of Beppu craftsmanship Distinct bamboo handicrafts highlight the tradition of master-apprentice training by local Beppu weavers in Japan. THAVIBU GALLERY (MAP G-3, 25 ) Suite 308, Silom Galleria F3, 919/1 Silom Rd, Soi 19 | 02-266-5454 | Tue-Sat 11am7pm, Sun noon-6pm | www.thavibu.com | BTS Surasak Thailand’s only venue dedicated to exhibiting Thai, Vietnamese and Burmese art, they also publish art books. n Apr 3 – May 16: Sparkle See Exhibition Highlights n Apr 24 – May 16: Shades of Grey New Buddhist inspired oil paintings by Burmese artist Aung Kyaw Htet. THE GALLERY (MAP G-3, 65 ) The Silom Galleria B1, 919/1 Silom Rd Soi 19 | 02-630-3381 | Mon-Sat 10am7pm, Sun 11am-6pm | www.thegallerythailand.com | BTS Surasak n Until Apr 17: Illustrations New artworks by Sangwoot Phersalaeh. n Apr 29 – May 16: In Feeling Four young artists come together to express their own personal feelings. The Pikture Gallery (MAP F-7/8, 18 ) 47/1 Sukhumvit Soi 49 | 02-662-8359 | TueSun 10am-7pm | www.thepikturegallery. com | BTS Thonglor A compact glass-fronted space dedicated to fine art photography as well as featuring occasional exhibitions. n Ongoing: Art Class For Children: The First Step Art An art workshop for 4-12 year-olds conducted over 8 consecutive Sundays for B3,500. n First Step Impressionist Art Workshop A painting workshop conducted over 8 consecutive Sundays for B7,000. n First Step of Art by Still-Life A drawing workshop conducted over 8 consecutive weeks for B7,000. n Until Apr 16: Artist@Work Eritrean born British artist Daniela Yohannes is artist-in-residence throughout March with an open studio culminating in an exhibition. TIMOTHY YARGER FINE ART (MAP D-5, 27 ) Suite 11, The Promenade, 2/4 Wireless Rd | 02-655-0882 | Mon-Sat 10:30am-6pm | www.yargerfineart.com | BTS Phloen Chit A tiny gallery space beside the Nai Lert Park hotel. GALLERY VER (MAP C-2, 28 ) 194 Tanao Rd | 08-9115-2597 | Tue- Sat 1-7pm | www.verver.info Owned by artist Rirkrit Tiravanija, this gallery exhibits experimental local art as well as overseas artists. WHITESPACE GALLERY (MAP D-4, 29 ) Lido Bldg 2F, 260 Siam Square 3 | 02252-2900 | Tue-Fri 1pm-7pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am-8pm or by appointment | www.whitespaceasia.com | BTS Siam Whitespace is a three-floor design studio with a narrow gallery space dedicated to giving emerging artists a non-commercial platform. n Until Apr 11: Chaotic Victory. A duo exhibition on the price and ephemeral nature of success by Vasan Sitthiket and Indonesia’s Iwan Wijono. n Apr 21 – May 16: More of the same See Exhibition Highlights