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EAT ME (Map F-4, 36 ) Soi Phi Phat 2, Convent Rd | 02-238-0931 | Daily 3pm-1am | www.hgallerybkk.com | BTS Sala Daeng 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
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RIVER CITY (Map F-3, 40 ) River City Shopping Complex 4F, Charoen Krung, Si Phaya Pier | 02-2970077-78 | www.rivercity.co.th
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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ATTIC STUDIOS (Map E-7, 42 ) 24/1 Sukhumvit Soi 31 | 081- 841-3703 | 10am–5pm | www.attic-studios.com | BTS Phrom Phong This expat managed studio school teaches drawing and painting to all age groups, as well as offering life model classes and a general studio space. PHOTOGRAPHY SCHOOL ASIA (Map D-5, 33 ) DOB Building 4F, 318 Rama IV Rd | 081363-1859 | 10am-9pm | www.jonathantaylor.net | MRT Hualamphong Internationally acclaimed photojournalist Jonathan Taylor gives private tuition, evening classes, weekend workshops and photography trips for all levels. Photography Club for B1,500 per month.
Art supplies & framing C.V.N. ART CENTER (Map F-7&E6, 44 ) n Emporium shopping complex 4F, Sukhumvit Rd | 02-664-8644-5 | 10am8pm n 131/3-4 Sukhumvit Soi 7/1 | 02-6513560-3 | Mon-Sat 9am-8pm
PRAKORB ART GALLERY (MAP C1, 52 ) 52 Khao San Rd (opp Thai Farmer Bank) | 02- 281-1345, 087-095-3639 | 10am-8pm
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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 n Mar 11 – Apr 3: 10 Evil scenes of Thai politic One of two exhibitions this month featuring the political art of Vasan Sitthiket. 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
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CAFÉ UBUNTU (Map F-4, 69 ) Shop 9, Silom Grand Terrace Bldg, 1/252 Soi Sala Daeng 2 | 02- 632-2529 | MonFri 7am-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-8pm | BTS Sala Daeng A compact two-storey café that squeezes art onto its wall space.
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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 Mar 5 – 31: In My Mind 2 A group show featuring four female artists. 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 Mar 4 – 21: St. Marks 1986-2006 See Exhibition Highlights
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BED SUPPERCLUB (Map E-6, 38 ) 26 Sukhumvit Soi 11 | 02-651-3537 | nightly 7:30pm-1am | www.bedsupperclub.com | BTS Nana This restaurant and nightclub is legendary to Bangkok nightlife, but they also try and infuse wacky performance and art events into their creative agenda.
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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 Mar 2 – 12: Art Thesis Exhibition This year’s crop of art graduates offer a window into Thailand’s artists of tomorrow.
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LA LANTA FINE ART (MAP E-7, 14 ) 245/14 Sukhumvit Soi 31 | 02-260-5381, 02-204-5083 | Tue-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun by appointment | www.lalanta.com | BTS Phrom Phong n Ongoing: Kids Art Class Three different art classes - Little Matisse (4-6 yrs), Paint-O-Fun (7-12 yrs), and Drawing is Easy (7-12 yrs) - conducted on Saturday mornings and afternoons in Thai, English and French. n Until Mar 10: Wild and Whimsical Bangkok based Danish artist Elizabeth Romhild’s latest body of work explores three-dimensional expressions of her mainstay voluptuous women in the form of bronze sculpture. n Mar 13 – Apr 30: Another Side See Exhibition Highlights MAGIC ART GALLERY (OFF MAP) 426/2, Suthisarn Rd | 02-690-8010 | TuesSun 10am-9pm | www.magicartgallery. com | MRT Suthisarn
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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 Mar 15: The Warmth Rural Southern Life A painting exhibition extolling the merits of
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CHULALONGKORN ART CENTRE (Map E-4, 34 ) Centre of Academic Resources, Chulalongkorn University, Phaya Thai Rd | 02-218-2965 | Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-4pm | www.car.chula.ac.th/art/ | BTS Siam This large gallery space holds non-commercial solo and group exhibitions by local and international artists. n Until Mar 6: The Border Crossing Art Project An experimental collaborative project between artists from the Asia Pacific region that focuses on issues of land ownership. n Mar 10 – Apr 3: The Chin from Burma Photographs and texts focusing upon the life and struggle of the ethnic Chin from Burma by UK based Benny Manser.
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bu.ac.th/buggallery The two-floor gallery is one of Bangkok’s biggest and best, focusing on young emerging artists as well as international group shows. n Mar 13 – Apr 24: Unhiddeness An exhibition of previously unseen black and white photographs by the late Surat Osathanugrah.
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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 Mar 18 – Apr 18: Don’t Worry Be Lucky! See Exhibition Highlights
H GALLERY (Map G-4, 10 ) 201 Soi 12 Sathorn Rd |Tatadphlu 081-310-4428 | Railway Station 10am-6pm, Tue by appointment | www.hgallerybkk.com | BTS Surasak Exhibiting Thai and international art, this twofloor gallery is located in an old converted wooden school building, and is run by American Ernest H Lee. n Until Apr 30: Thai Contemporary Art A group exhibition of Thai and Khmer artists featuring sculpture, painting and constructed textiles.
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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. n Until Mar 31: Afghanistan: A Fragile Peace Bangkok based American photojournalist Paula Bronstein documents life in war-torn Afghanistan from 2001 to present.
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.
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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 Until Mar 28: Suffering See Exhibition Highlights
ART GORILLAS (MAP D-4, 49 ) Lido Bldg 2F, 260 Siam Square Soi 3 | 02-6583975, 089-119-9596 | Tue-Sun noon-8pm | www.myspace.com/artgorillas I BTS Siam Next door to Whitespace, this small gallery space hosts an eclectic assortment of exhibitions by emerging artists. n Mar 1 – 31: Double O Seth Goldscissors See Exhibition Highlights
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 Mar 28: Trans-Cool TOKYO See Exhibition Highlights
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GALLERY SOULFLOWER (MAP G-3, 9 ) 814 Pracharat Sai 2, Bang Sue | 02-910-2211 | Mon – Sat 10am – 6pm | www.gallerysoulflower.com | MRT Bang Sue This compact space is Thailand’s only gallery dedicated to art from the Indian sub-continent.
ASIAN FINE ARTS (MAP G-3, 58 ) Silom Galleria 3F, 919/1 Silom Rd | 02630-3273 | 10am-7pm | www.aggieasianarts.com I BTS Surasak
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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 Mar 5: Different, but Same Under Thai and Korean curatorship, this group exhibition of Korean art is part of an exchange to foster better cultural ties. n Mar 10 – Apr 10: Happiness Forward An exhibition by 14 lecturers from the Poh Chang art school to raise funds for art scholarships.
ART REPUBLIC (MAP E-5, 5 ) Peninsula Plaza 3F, 153 Ratchadamri Rd | 02-652-1801 | Tue-Sat 11am-7pm | www.artrepublicbkk.com | BTS Ratchadamri n Until Mar 13: Heartcore Narissara Pianwimungsa continues with her stylised paintings about clothing as a social indicator.
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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 This small gallery hosts occasional exhibitions by Asian and expatriate artists. CATHERINE SCHUBERT FINE ART (MAP G-6, 57 ) 11 Yen Akat Soi 3, Yannawa | 02-2870819, 085-177-8348 | Wed-Sun 2-7pm
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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 Mar 14: Seiji Kunishima: Sculpture Wrapped Memory Pertaining to personal memory, Japanese artist Seiji Kunishima’s sculptures combine everyday objects such as coat hangers and nails, with natural materials like stone and wood.
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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 Mar 3 – Apr 7: Namo Buddhaya: Courteous Respect for the Lord Buddha Phatyos Buddhacharoen showcases paintings, sculptures and prints pertaining to Buddhism. n Mar 3 – Apr 7: Diary of a Weaving Story Imhathai Suwatthanasilp weaves her own hair into sculptural forms to stress family bonding.
BOKA GALLERY (OFF MAP) 34/1-2 Inthamara Soi 1, Suttisan Vinitchai Rd | 089-484-8288 | viewing by appointment | BTS Saphan Kwai | www.boazzippor.net/boka This studio-gallery is a vehicle for Israeli photographer Boaz Zippor who also hosts occasional exhibitions for fellow shutterbugs.
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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 Mar 25 – Apr 25: Prism A dance performance and collaborative exhibition by dancer Pichet Klunchun and photographer Kornkrit Jianpinidnan.
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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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 Mar 30: 2nd Decade of Bualuang Paintings Having established itself as the Annual Bualuang Painting Competition since 1974, the Bangkok Bank Foundation organised event presents highlights of the competition from 1987-1997. 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. n Mar 2 – 30: Turn Me On Ceramicist Nino Sarabutra presents her latest illuminating installation inspired by the human posterior. 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 Silom Galleria Art Space (MAP G-3, 26 ) B1, 919/1 Silom Rd, Soi 19 | 02-630-3381 | 10am-9pm l BTS Surasak SOL (off map) 581/3 Ramkhamhaeng 39 (Thepleela 1) Pracha Uthit Rd | 089-770-5022, 086563-3869 | Tue-Sun 11am–8pm | www.solbkk.com n Mar ongoing: Max/MSP Workshop for Beginners An evening workshop every Wednesday (7-10pm, B5,000) for 10 weeks providing the basic knowledge of electronic sound synthesis for music production, multimedia/interactive installation.
SOMBAT PERMPOON GALLERY (MAP D-6, 37 ) 12 Sukhumvit Soi 1 | 02-254-6040 | 9am8pm | www.sombatpermpoongallery.com n Mar 4 – 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 n Until Mar 20: Birds, Flowers and Elephants Wijit Apichartkriengkrai highlights his Thai identity in his paintings and sculptures. TADU CONTEMPORARY ART (MAP B-8, 22 ) In process of moving to Kia Bldg, Sukhumvit 87 | Mon-Sat 9am-6pm | www.tadu.net 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 Mar 10 – Apr 3: Another World Another Boundary 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 n Until Mar 7: Bangkok Station Therdkiat Wangwatcharakul’s new series of oil on aluminium sheets look at aspects of city life. n Until Mar 31: Solid Specially produced Murano glass sculptures installed alongside polished aluminium forms by internationally recognised artist Pinaree Sanpitak. 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. n Until Mar 4: Deviation Seven MFA students from Silpakorn University exhibit paintings that highlight diversity and technical aptitude. The Pikture Gallery (MAP F-7/8, 18 ) 47/1 Sukhumvit Soi 49 | 02-662-8359 | TueSun 10am-7pm | www.thepikturegallery. com | BTS Thonglor 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 Mar 26 – 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 GALLERY VER (MAP F-2, 28 ) Soi Klongsarn Plaza 2F, 71/31-35 Charoen Nakhon Rd | 02-861-0933 | TueSat 10am-7pm | www.verver.info 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 Mar 7: In the house by the canal In the wake of Thailand’s participation at last year’s Venice Biennale, Michael Shaowanasai’s photographs and video attempt to convey the challenges that took place. n Mar 12 – Apr 11: Chaotic Victory. A duo exhibition on the price and ephemeral nature of success by Vasan Sitthiket and Indonesia’s Iwan Wijono.