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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. 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. PHIMAN WATER VIEW (MAP B-2, 77 ) 123 Samsen Soi 5 I 086-353-1942 I www.phimanwaterview.com This budget artsy guesthouse on the river
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Art classes BANGKOK PHOTO SCHOOL (MAP F-3, 73 ) The British Club, 189 Surawong Rd (enter at Silom Soi 18) | 084 907 3330 | www.bangkokphotoschool.com | BTS Chong Nonsi Enhance and improve your photographic skills with photo classes, tours and workshops led by professionals Gavin Gough and Jackie Rado. CHALIT ART PROJECT (Map B-5, ) 126/1 Ratchawithi Soi 2, Din Daeng, Phaya Thai | 02-246-3171, 02-640-7923 | chalitartgallery@yahoo.com | Wed, Fri and Sat 10am-4pm Adult and children’s art classes run by artist Chalit Nakpawan. 10 sessions: 4-12 years, B4,500; 13-18 years, B6,500; adults B7,500. Fees include all equipment.
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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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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. 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. 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. 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.
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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 Jun 6: My Peaceful Moments Tawee Tungmongkolwanit’s realistic paintings look at nature and existence. n Until Jun 7: Happiness The Coma and Sputnik artist groups present
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 Jun 5 - 28: Erased: Contemporary Australian Drawing 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 A busy promoter of both French and Thai art, sponsors many exciting collaborative exhibitions and cultural events. 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 This Germanic organisation holds exhibitions of German and Thai art. 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
painting and prints under the theme of happiness. n Until Jun 8: Pure – Bright & Calm In Kriangsak Jirasathainampi’s art there is a belief in man’s bond to nature.
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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.
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 Jun 3 – 30: 5th National Kids & Youth Art Exhibition Children’s art of all ages is promoted through this annual competition and exhibition.
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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 Jun 5 - Jul 30: Ram Ramkamhaeng University student Luke Cassady-Dorion’s photographs focus on the nuances of student life in Bangkok.
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JIM THOMPSON HOUSE ART CENTRE (Map D-4, 12 ) 6 Kasemsan 2, Rama I Rd | 02-216-7368 | 9am-5pm | www.jimthompsonhouse.com | BTS National Stadium In the grounds of the well-preserved housemuseum, the centre holds exhibitions of prominent local and international art and crafts. n Until Jun 12: The Tropics – Views from the Middle of the Globe This ambitious travelling exhibition features both contemporary and pre-modern art from, and pertaining to, tropical regions.
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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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GOSSIP GALLERY & TEO + NAMFAH GALLERY (MAP G-3, 9 ) Silom Galleria 3F, 919/1 Silom Rd Soi 19 | 02-637-7878 | 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. n Jun 19 – Jul 17: Positive Grace Ceramic art by Bangkok based Japanese artist Kasumi Katagiri.
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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 Jun 6: Mixed-Mitr Marking its 50th anniversary, the Royal Photography Society of Thailand has organised an exhibition of over 600 photographic works by some 150 Thai photographers. n Until 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. n Until Jun 13: See Sea Thammasat University’s Southeast Asian studies Program celebrates its 10th anniversary with a photographic exhibition highlighting the region.
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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 Jun 22 – Jul 22: Symbiosis Alongkorn Lauwatthana’s vivid modernist paintings explore interconnections in existence.
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ASIAN FINE ARTS (MAP G-3, 58 ) Silom Galleria 3F, 919/1 Silom Rd | 02630-3273 | 10am-7pm | www.aggieasianarts.com I BTS Surasak A market style art space with an assortment of conventional painting and a narrow exhibition area.
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FOREIGN CORRESPONDENTS’ CLUB Railway Station Railway OF THAILAND (FCCT) (Map E-5, 8 ) Thonburi Station Penthouse, Maneeya Centre, Chidlom | 02-652-0580 | Mon-Fri 10am-11pm | www.fccthai.com | BTS Chit Lom Phrannok Exhibitions of edgy photojournalism are the norm at this meet and drink stop for wandering press.
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 local artists, this four floor gallery is dedicated to promoting emerging Thai art. n Jun 4 – 30: This is Bangkok An exhibition by the nine artists who make up the Gang Bangkok. Tatadphlu
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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.
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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 Jun 30: All About Her For her first solo exhibition, Bussarapong Thongchai explores her place as a young woman in Thai society.
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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 Jun 17 – Jul 7: p(L)ay attention The ordinary is elevated to extraordinary in Pasut Kranrattanasuit’s art installation. n Jun 17 – Jul 31: Metropolitan Tales Capitalism comes under fire in Kiatanan Iamchan’s colourful acrylic paintings.
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CARPEDIEM GALLERIES (MAP E-6, 7 ) Baan Sukhumvit, 119/1-2 Sukhumvit Soi 36, Napasap Soi 5 | 02-661-4323 | Mon-Sat 10:30am-6pm | www. carpediemgallery.com | BTS Thonglor This small gallery hosts occasional exhibitions by Asian and expatriate artists. DOB Hualamphong Gallery (MAP E-3, 22 ) Resident One Property Co, Ltd, DOB Building 2F, 318 Rama IV Rd | 085-4823566 | 10am-7pm I MRT Hualamphong Located opposite the city’s main rail terminus, this new contemporary art space is run by Ardel Gallery. n Jun 8 – Jul 8: On the Edge SEE EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS
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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. n Until Jun 12: Abstracted Nature Japanese abstract painter Kaz Orii’s presents his second solo exhibition in Thailand.
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44 ARTS (MAP C-1, 2 ) 44 Jakrapong Rd, Bang Lamphu | 02-6295822 | 10am-8pm | www.44artsthailand. com Near backpacking Khao San Rd, this gathering of small commercial galleries has a heavy leaning towards conventional Thai painting.
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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 Jun 6: Liberation Utai Nopsiri displays six new abstract wood sculptures meticulously cleaved by hand.
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.
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. n Until Jun 29: 2nd Thesis Works Exhibition Close to 80 art works by students from 23 nationwide universities. ROTUNDA GALLERY & GARDEN GALLERY (MAP F-3,4 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. 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 This recently opened gallery within a renovated historic building revamped as new boutique lifestyle plaza OP Garden, is run by Serindia publishing house and leans towards artists and photographers with interest in the Himalayan region. n Until Jun 20: Chandramohan Indian artist Srilamuntula Chandramohan’s colourful woodblock prints of elongated torsos are based on self representation with broader analogies to sexual desire and shame. 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. 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 The two-floor gallery shows regular exhibitions by contemporary Thai artists. n Jun - Jul: The Wonders of Colour - Beauty Sukhothai provides the inspiration for Pongsiri Kidee’s silkscreen works. 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 Jun 15: Wrong Place For his latest exhibition on societal disillusionment, Kamin Lertchaiprasert has produced 24 paintings and wood sculptures along with an installation involving pink buffaloes and a floor of flowers. 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 Jun 27: Ploy-Saeng 6 Space A showcase for young graduate designers and creators to highlight their talents. 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 Until Jul 3: Body Language I The first of a two-part art exhibition highlighting female artists who produce metal sculptures using the human body, Pieng-or Pinpart moulds bronze and brass sculptures that visualise the alternating bouts of extreme depression and mania she suffers through being bipolar. Jun 19 – Jul 11: How to be an Angel SEE EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS 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 Located in the basement of Silom Galleria this space is managed by nearby Number 1 and gravitates toward Thai painters. The Pikture Gallery (MAP F-7/8, 18 ) 47/1 Sukhumvit Soi 49 | 02-6628359 | Tue-Sun 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. 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 Jun 4 – Jul 4: Oud Oud Chainarong Kongklin is consumed by swine fever in his series of pig inspired paintings.