Thai Art Exhibition

Fashion3

18 February to 10 April 2011

Gallery 8th floor, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre

Bangkok - French Embassy, Alliance Francais, and Bangkok Art and Culture Centre present a Thai-French Fashion Photography Exhibition ; Fashion3, giving a 360 degree view of Fashion: on one side of the camera, fabulous Fashion photos, portraits of creators and models, and on the other side, exceptional photographers.

France is world-renowned for its Haute Couture and its catwalk shows; Thailand also has many fashion creators. Thanks to modern communications, Fashion has become a world passion, and photography, much more than television, has widely contributed to this phenomenon. There are countless Fashion photos that have become iconic and as famous as their subjects. But the names of the photographers are rarely known. As they are necessarily behind the camera, they are retiring people and rarely in the limelight. This year, with 3 exhibits in 1, is giving a 360 degree view of Fashion: on one side of the camera, fabulous Fashion photos, portraits of creators and models, and on the other side, exceptional photographers.

Fashion3 is the title chosen by LA FETE for 3 exhibitions in one: “Fashion Story(ies)” / “Moonlight” / “Samsara: The beauty of Birth, Death and Everything else in between (repeat)”. With Fashion3, discover the diversity of fashion photography through the eyes of French, Thai and European photographers.

“Fashion Story(ies)” shows a world of beauty through the eyes of 4 world-famous photographers: Jean-Marie Périer, Gérard Uféras, Françoise Huguier, and Derek Hudson. They will share all the secrets of French Fashion with you: from the workrooms to the cat-walks, behind the scenes of “Fashion Weeks”, the daily life of stars, such as Yves Saint-Laurent, Kate Moss, Yamamoto, Lacroix, Mugler, Givenchy, Dior, Carla Bruni, Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld… Fashion at its stunning best! Adélie de Ipanema and Edouard Genestar are the curators of the exhibition and, also, directors of Polka Galerie (Paris, France): www.polkagalerie.com

“Moonlight” illustrates the renewal of Fashion photography. Jean-François Lepage worked for great names such as Christian Dior, Comme des Garçons, Masaki Matsushima, Nina Ricci, Le Printemps and Shu Uemura. He has been published by many international magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar, Mixte, Numero, Purple and Vogue. His distinctive style turns photography into fine art.

"Samsara: The beauty of Birth, Death and Everything else in between (repeat)" showcases the works of Thailand’s main Fashion photographers. This exhibition is a perfect complement to the first two and will enable you to appreciate the talent of Sakchai Guy, Nat Prakobsantisuk, Punsiri Siriwetchapun, Tada Varich, Surat Jariyawaatanawiijit, Chutharat Pornmuneesoontorn, Kornkrit Jianpinidnan, etc.

Curator: Jirawat Sriluansoi is the fashion editor of LIPS Magazine.


For more information:
Public Relations, BACC, Tel. 022146630-8 email- prbacc@hotmail.com

“VIJITSILPA SILPATHAI”

Art Exhibition of Thai Creative Economy: Art from Thai Intelligence [ATI]

By 62 Members of The Faculty of Painting Sculpture and Graphic Arts, Silpakorn University and Guest Artists such as Assoc. Prof. Pishnu Supanimit, Prof. Vichoke Mukdamanee, Panya Vijinthanasarn and Asst. Prof. Thavorn Ko-udomvit

Guest Artists such as Jitsing Somboon, Wasinburi Supanichworapach and Wijit Apichatkriengkrai

To be presided over by

Prof. Emeritus Khunying Khaisri Sri-Aroon

Chairman of Council of Silpakorn University

At Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, 939 Rama 1 Road, Wangmai, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
On February 22nd , 2011 ,6.00 p.m.
[The exhibition will be held during February 23rd – March 13th , 2011]
Tuesday – Sunday (10.00 a.m. – 9.00 p.m.)
(Closed on Mondays)

Bangkok Art and Culture Centre invite you to activities as part of “Dialogues”
An Exhibition as a tentative assessment of Today’s Arts and Design relations to traditional culture
by France Dupin de Beyssat, Xavier Lambert, Giovanna Massoni, Philippe Agea

Performing Art by Michel Clerbois and Stylish Nonsense
Saturday 29th January, 2011, 2:00 pm
9th Floor Gallery, BACC

Dialogues between Artists
Sunday 30th January, 2011, 2:00 pm
9th Floor Gallery, BACC
A dialogue between two artists Manit Sriwanichpoom and Marin Kasimir in view of “Art in Public Space”

**Free Admission

For more information
Public Relations, BACC
Tel. 022146630-8
Email: prbacc@hotmail.com
Website: www.bacc.or.th

Schedule: Press Conference and Opening
‘Asian Pulse - 10+1 Art Tactic’ China and ASEAN Traveling Contemporary Art Exhibition
Friday 21st January 2011, 7th fl., Bangkok Art and Culture Centre

The Art Center - Silpakorn University, Tadu Contemporary Art and Bangkok Art and Culture Centre request the pleasure of your company at the press conference and opening of the exhibition

16.00 hr. Press registration & Press Conference
16.45 hr. Press Tour
17.30 hr. Guest registration
18.00 hr. Performance Art by Chinese Artist SHU Yong
18.30 hr. Opening Reception
- Speech by Mr. Chatvichai Promadhattavedi (Director of BACC)
- Speech by Ajarn Amrit Chusuwan (Curator & Artist)
- Speech by Mrs. Margaret Yun Zhang (Chinese Curator)
- Speech by Flight Lieutenant Suriya Soucksakit, Vice Minister of Culture for Opening Reception

19.00 hr. Performance Art by Singaporean Artist Andree Weschler
19.30 hr Performance Art by Thai Artist Alongkorn Sriprasert

The exhibition will to opened until 13 March 2011 (except Monday) / นิทรรศการเปิดแสดงถึงวันที่ 13 มีนาคม 2554 (เว้นวันจันทร์)

"At Krabi"

Tadu Contemporary Art invite you to join Art Exhibition "At Krabi"

Bunkasem Saekow, artist from Krabi province with his art exhibition, concept was influenced from Beautiful Andaman Sea

Dylan Dersim, an amateur artist from Stockholm Sweden, who fall in love in Andaman Sea, his art present life and social through his eyes

Both have show their work at Tadu Contemporary Art , 4th Fl (Bangkok Art and Culture Centre : BACC) on January 14 to February 14, 2011

Opening Time : January 14, 2011 6.00 PM

Tadu Contemporary Art would like you to join this exhibition together with mini cocktail party "Mojito" Cool !! cocktail from Tadu

Tadu Contemporary Art
(by Thaiyarnyon)
2225 2nd flr.,Thaiyarnyon Building
Soi Sukhumvit 87 Sukhumvit Rd.,
Bangchak Prakanong Bkk 10250
Tel. 0-2331-8848
E-mail: tadunews@gmail.com
tadunews@yahoo.com

Within These Walls
11th December 2010 - 6th January 2011
2nd floor, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre

Artists: Ruangsak Anuwatwimon, Chalitaporn Yamoon, Charintorn Rachurachata, Jeff Gompertz and Rupert James Curator: Bow Nikan Wasinondh

Fragments of lights and colors reveal themselves through the veiled walls. The audience is invited to enter each one to discover the contexts and narratives within.

Drawing from hypothesized national identities, propaganda theories, and the frayed edges of unsettled socio-political quandaries, five artists engage in rationalizing and memorializing of the damages – both physical and psychological – caused by the violent conflicts of May this year.

In an array of pieces – installations, sculptures, projections and graphic art are displayed within a series of rooms on the 2nd floor of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre. Walls are deconstructed, illuminating what would otherwise be disregarded, unrecognized, or avoided.

You are cordially invited to a special programme of Return Ticket: Thailand - Germany

"Standing 2010"


Performance of Chumpon Apisuk
Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 13.00 Hrs.
In front of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre

Exhibition : Icons of French Design
by French Designer in the 20th Century
on July 9 - August 15, 2010
at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Bangkok

Icons of French Design

Organizer: Embassy of France in Thailand
Co-Organizer: Bangkok Art and Culture Centre

France is amongst the leading countries in Design. Be it a French designer or an object designed for a French label, some of these objects have left a deep impression in our minds and collective memories. In fact, some are so famous that they have been sold for a fortune in auction houses and been given pride of place amongst works of art in museums. In a certain way, they are true icons of modern world.

? Icons of French Design ? is a collection of thirty iconic works representing French design in the 20th century, from Philippe Starck to Jean Prouv?, from Pierre Paulin to Ronan Bouroullec, not to mention Le Corbusier. French design has been distinguished by its magnitude to innovate and incorporate cutting edge technologies of its period, as this is typical for a country where engineering has earned such a prominent place. From the DS Citro?n to the Concorde, and Le Corbusier’s chaise LC4, ? Icons of French Design ? Exhibition reflects a role it has established in the international design history.

Photo Exhibition : SEE SEA : Southeast Asian Spirit
100 Photos from special guests
on June 1 - 30, 2010
at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Bangkok






Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
939 Rama1 Road, Wangmai, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Tel : +66 02 214 6630-1
Fax : +66 02 214 6632

The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre during Bangkok political crisis, May 2010.

The BACC is located one block away from the protest site, the Raiprasong intersection, which became the main venue after the clash at Kok Woa intersection on 10th April. Thereafter, there began to appear the barricade structure opposite the Art Centre consisting of sharpened bamboo poles and tyres.

During this time the Centre remained open, but with tightened security measures. From the beginning of May, various events planned for the period were cancelled, but the exhibitions on the upper floors and the 3rd and 4th floors were still on view, with perhaps half the number of visitors in a typical week. A number of protest members came to visit the BACC, including using the library. However, attempts were made to take newspapers out of the library without permission.

The BACC forecourt saw activities of various peace groups, especially the Whiteshirts, mounting campaigns for peaceful solution to the conflict. The conflict became intensified, and by 13th May the BTS train service was no longer running, nor the roads around the Centre namely the Phyathai and Rama I, were accessible, the BACC was therefore ordered to be closed (14 – 24 May). There were some twenty staff members remaining in the building at all times.

The afternoon of the 14th saw the height of the crisis: protesters were fleeing the Rajprasong area in the direction of the Centre. The BACC staff members helped directing them to safety towards waiting buses provided by the authority (19th May). The BACC building was not damaged in the incident, except for a hole, possibly punctured by a bullet, in the laminated glass railing connecting it to the BTS station.

The BACC has now been open since 25th MAY.

Bangkok Art and Culture Centre cordially invite you to the opening of the Thai contemporary art exhibition "Be Skeptical" Friday 7 May 2010, 7th floor, Art Tour : 4.30 pm and Opening Reception : 6.30 pm, by Prof. Dr. Apinan Poshyananda Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Culture

Photo Exhibition : “Women with Disabilities: Inspiration, Grace and Value”
by Aphiluck Puangkaew
on May 18 - 28, 2010
at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Bangkok

Photo Exhibition “Women with Disabilities: Inspiration, Grace and Value”

Disabled Peoples’ International- Asia Pacific under the sponsorship of the Institute of Health for People with Disability.

A collection of 50 black & white photos by independent and activist photographer Aphiluck Puangkaew who volunteers to tell the stories of 25 women with disabilities from various walks of life and physical challenges. This exhibition shows the unspoken and forgotten fate of women with disabilities who, despite barriers and discrimination in society, strive to succeed and contribute as agent of change, creator and giver in Thai society.

Photographic Exhibition : Mixed - Mitr
by The Royal Photography Society of Thailand
on April 16 - June 6, 2010
at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Bangkok

Mixed-Mitr
A Royal Photographic Society Exhibition

Organizer: The Royal Photography Society of Thailand
Co-organizer: Bangkok Art and Culture Centre / Office of Contemporary Art and Culture

Concept
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary, The Royal Photographic Society of Thailand presents an exhibition collecting over 600 photographic works. The exhibition introduces photographs by H.R.H princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn followed by the eclectic works from 150 Thai photographers. The selected works ranges from well-respected photographers, national award photographers and also many photographers in visual art field as well as commercial and documentary.

The exhibition explores movement in Thai photographic world both present and in the recent past. In all, it demonstrates variety in concepts, techniques, and photographic presentations that have been seamlessly woven into Thai media and cultures. The exhibition is on view from April 16, 2010 through June 6, 2010 at Gallery 8th and 9th at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Pathumwan Junction. The centre opens from 10:00 am – 9:00 pm, closed on Mondays. For more information, please contact, 02-214-6630-8

Exhibition : Love & Respect
by Young Kyoung EUM
on April 1 - 11, 2010
at Display Room, 2nd Floor, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Bangkok

"Love & Respect"
Organizer: Painting Department, The faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts, Silpakorn University Tadu Contemporary Art by Thaiyarnyon Bangkok Art And Culture Centre
" Art & Respect ", the art exhibition by South Korean young artist, “Young Kyoung EUM” is shown the art works about inspiration from experience more than one year during stay in Thailand from the program of Artist in Residency of the Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts, Silpakorn University, Bangkok. Her works are reflected about two parts of ideas. Firstly, it is the concept that influence from Thai spiritual, oriental belief and feeling of Thai respect that are presented with chandelier and mobile by the groups of many empty transparent lockets. Secondly, it is the creation of moving picture that demonstrate about human being’s conflict of expression between outside in and inside out by words or phrases which are appeared in the scene of someone’s hands
source : www.bacc.or.th

Exhibition : Unpacked Thesis Exhibition
by Student of Visual Communication Design 20, Faculty of Art and Design, Rangsit University
on April 22 - 25, 2010
at 2nd Floor, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Bangkok

Unpacked Thesis Exhibition
By Visual Communication Design Program, Faculty of Art and Design, Rangsit University
We invite you to Exhibition / Product Design Show. “Unpacked Thesis Exhibition” by Student of Visual Communication Design 20, Faculty of Art and Design, Rangsit University. Present in the new various media from the original media ie. print media till the innovation new media 43 project.
source : www.bacc.or.th

Exhibition : Portable Design: Inspired by Nature
by 1st year student at faculty of Architecture and planning, Thammasat University
on April 2 - 11, 2010
at Hall, 2nd Floor, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Bangkok

Portable Design: Inspired by Nature is a project in IA 102 Visual Studies and Communication in Interior Architecture’s studio for 1st year student at faculty of Architecture and planning, Thammasat University.
In the first part, students were encouraged to explore the nature, finding inspirations from structures and systems of their interest and then studied, analyzed, and interpreted in various topics.In the second part, students were challenged to use their experimental design from the first part to solve situations of their choices, with the condition “portable design for one user”.
The final outcome of this project show more than 30 outstanding design solutions, which have potentials to develop into future products which could also inspired others to create their own experiment

source : www.bacc.or.th

“The Meaning of Thai Rice” Photo Exhibition
by Undergraduate Level Students
on April 3 - 9, 2010
at Hall in Front of Library, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Bangkok

Thai Edible Oil Co., Ltd. a manufacturer and distributor of King Rice Bran Oil invites you to join “The Meaning of Thai Rice” Photo Exhibition which presents the beauty and the meaning of “rice, rice fields and the connection between rice and Thai farmers.” More than 100 photos from undergraduate level students will be displayed

Origami Workshop by Ekkasit Khemnguad
Ekkasit grew up with Japanese culture as his mother was the head of Japan Foundation's Activity Department. At the age of 5, Ekkasit was introduced to the art of origami by his mother and fell in love with it ever since. Aspired to be an origami master, Ekkasit has been hard at work from folding different intricate pieces to coming up with difficult designs like the Ganesh origami that gained him a reputation. In November 2008, he co-founded Thai Origami Club with having more than 2500 active members. Ekkasit will showcase his talent and demonstrate that origami is much more than just folding a paper crane. The workshop will include easy-to-follow basics as well as some challenging designs.

Origami Workshop by Ekkasit Khemnguad
Saturday 3 April at 1.30 pm
5th floor, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
**Seats are limited. Reservation is highly recommended.
For reservation and other inquiries, please call 086-991-6041.

Exhibition : Be Skeptical
by Pitiwat Somthai, Pasut Kranrattanasuit, Suparirk Kanitwaranun, and Noppadol Viroonchatapun
on April 22 - June 13, 2010
at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Bangkok

Be Skeptical
A contemporary art exhibition searching for new definitions

Concept
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre presents artworks from four Thai contemporary artists exploring doubts, raising questions, setting hypothesis both of inner self and outer surrounding. Pitiwat Somthai, Pasut Kranrattanasuit, Suparirk Kanitwaranun, and Noppadol Viroonchatapun together explore new meaning of ordinary with diverse artistic techniques resulting in sculpture, installation, film, and video art.

In the midst of changes, the exhibition encourages visitors to examine their feelings and emotions through artworks that stimulate insights, cultivate new creative ideas and outlooks that benefit their personal and social lives

see more works & onview exhibition at RAMA IX ART site.

Photographic Exhibition : Mixed - Mitr
by The Royal Photography Society of Thailand
on April 16 - June 6, 2010
at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Bangkok

Mixed-Mitr A Royal Photographic Society Exhibition
Organizer: The Royal Photography Society of Thailand
Co-organizer: Bangkok Art and Culture Centre / Office of Contemporary Art and Culture

Concept
      On the occasion of the 50th anniversary, The Royal Photographic Society of Thailand presents an exhibition collecting over 600 photographic works. The exhibition introduces photographs by H.R.H princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn followed by the eclectic works from 150 Thai photographers. The selected works ranges from well-respected photographers, national award photographers and also many photographers in visual art field as well as commercial and documentary.

     The exhibition explores movements in Thai photographic world both present and in the recent past. In all, it demonstrates a variety in concepts, techniques, and photographic presentations that have been seamlessly woven into Thai media and culture.