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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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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
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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 The focus here is on established and upcoming domestic artists, who mostly lean towards spiritual and neo-traditional subject matter. n Until Feb 13: Spiritual Disease Allegorical paintings on human desire and the spiritual consequences by Kriangkrai Kongkhanun. 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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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 Jamjuree’s two rooms display both student group show as well as more experimental exhibits by rising local artists.
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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 Feb 5 – 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.
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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. n Until Feb 27: A Path to Enlightenment . . . the Art of Dharma After showing Komkrit Sawatdirom last month, this two-part exhibition featuring Buddhist inspired paintings continues with Parmat Lueng-on.
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 Feb 28: Golden Tiger / Hidden Monkey Whether considered superstitious mumbojumbo or deep rooted traditional belief, artists, designers and animators come together to examine the continuing relevance of the zodiac and Feng Shui.
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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 Feb 28: FOR: Wall Painting Showcase 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.
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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
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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 Feb 21: Core of Crisis See Exhibition Spotlight
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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 n Feb 11 – 13 Mar: Hearts Core Narissara Pianwimungsa continues with her dominant theme of clothing as camouflage and what lies beneath.
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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 Noi/ new contemporary art space is run by Ardel Gallery. Bangkok Thonburi Railway Station n Feb 25 – Mar 28: Suffering Thonburi Railway Amrit Chusuwan’s latest art installation Station exhibition looks to Buddhism for inspiration.
H GALLERY (Map G-4, 10 ) 201 Soi 12 Sathorn Rd | 081-310-4428 | 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 Feb 7: Images of Passion Commissioned for the SwissTatadphlu bank BSI, three lens men have created theirRailway ownStation distinct photographic interpretations of the 18th century Guarneri del Gesù violin. n Feb 9 – Apr 30:Thai Contemporary Art A group exhibition of Thai and Khmer artists featuring sculpture, painting, and constructed textiles.
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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 Feb 1 – 26: Love Thirty artists from animation studio BBOYCG come together to celebrate Valentine’s and the month of love.
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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 Feb 20: Tri-Faith Destination Yuthasak Roykanchan displays impressionist style paintings of historic Asian settlements in Bali and Luang Prabang.
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CATHERINE SCHUBERT FINE ART (MAP G-6, 57 ) 11 Yen Akat Soi 3, Yannawa | 02-2870819, 085-177-8348 | Wed-Sun 2-7pm
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 Feb 9 – Mar 14: Seiji Kunishima: Sculpture Wrapped Memory See Exhibition Highlights
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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 Feb 10: Missing Moment Rearngsak Boonyavanishkul maintains previous themes in his latest series of lavish figurative paintings of traditional Balinese dancers.
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.
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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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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 Feb 28: Living Room Young female curator Thanavi Chotpradit’s group collaborative exhibition of visual and sound installation aims to make space perceivable.
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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SUKSAPAN PANIT (Map C-2, 43 ) Bldg 9 Ratchadamnoen Klang Rd | 02629- 1910 ext 175-176 | Mon-Sat 9am5pm | www.suksapan.or.th HALFMOON LAB & GALLERY (Map E-9, 45 ) 3F, 267/13 Ekamai Sukhumvit 63 | By appointment only | 087-059-8385 | e-mail: surat_su@hotmail.com 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 Feb 8 – Mar 30: 2nd Decade of Bualuang Paintings See Exhibition Highlights 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 Feb 2 – 28: Embroidery a space Landscape with needlework Paintings and an outdoor installation by Korean artist Gi-ok Jeon. 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 Jan 28 – Feb 28: Mongolia: Platinum Prints See Exhibition Highlights Silom Galleria Art Space (MAP G-3, 26 ) B1, 919/1 Silom Rd, Soi 19 | 02-630-3381 | 10am-9pm l BTS Surasak Located next to Tang and Number 1 in the basement of the galleria, the emphasis here is on Thai painting. n Until Feb 7: Kalasin The north-eastern province of Kalasin is the inspirational heart for several native artists in this exhibition.
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. n Until Feb 5: Dealing with Pain Bussayamas Nandawan believes she has found a bridge between Buddhism and urbanism, which she manifests through her interactive site-specific installation. SOMBAT PERMPOON GALLERY (MAP D-6, 37 ) 12 Sukhumvit Soi 1 | 02-254-6040 | 9am8pm | www.sombatpermpoongallery.com 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 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 Until Feb 14: Uniform/Uniformity, a peep at Thailand’s back parlor Tawan Wattuya’s fluid watercolours focus on social groups. 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 Feb 28: Denim 101: Fundamentals of Super Jeans A catalogue of the history and evolution of denim jeans. 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 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 Feb 7: Jumbo red queen Imperfections of body shape are explored through the figurative paintings of Arthit Nunthapornpipat. n Feb 25 – 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. 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 Owned by artist Rirkrit Tiravanija, this riverside gallery exhibits experimental local art as well as overseas artists. n Until Feb 5: Grid Versus Chaos Ver teams up with Para/Site in Hong Kong for this group exhibition that looks at the chaos of Asian cities. 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 Feb 5 – Mar 7: In the house by the canal See Exhibition Highlights