The 9th White Elephant Art Award Exhibition “The Land of Smiles”
Thai Beverage Public Company Limited and Bangkok Art and Culture Centre

24 March - September 2020 / Main Gallery, 7th Floor

The 9th White Elephant Art Award Exhibition themed ‘The Land of Smiles’ will bring together realistic and figurative art pieces to celebrate Thailand’s tranquility and natural wealth, as well as the good spirit, kindness, and generosity of Thai people. Throughout the history of Thailand, the country’s independence has been safely guarded for future generations by a long line of Thai ancestors. Guided by positivity, Thai people lead a simple, peaceful, and friendly life, as reflected in the radiant sincere smiles on their faces. The exhibition comprises paintings, sculptures, prints, and mixed media of all techniques and materials to showcases these unique characteristics of Thailand.

EARLY YEARS PROJECT #5 by MILLCON: 20/20 Fluidity of Change
An Incubating Project for Young Artists
Tomorrow… Aesthetics, Contemporaries, and the Environment
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
Sponsored by Millcon Steel Public Company Limited

5 March - September 2020 / Main Gallery, 9th Floor

This year, eight shortlisted artists have worked with the theme of “Tomorrow…Aesthetics, Contemporaries and the Environment” with the hopes that their art will inspire the audience to contemplate on the balance between human and nature.

"You are not to blamed because you did not start the fire?"

Thananan Chaisawang worked with the visually impaired to create “ Bio Blind Project, 2020” a series of elephant sculptures made of recycled and upcycled materials. The found objects of the people involved. The pieces are accessible to both sightedand visually impaired audience, in hope that friendship will develop through art.

"Through the lens of found objects and the visually impaired."

Awika Samaksaman’s “Social Weaving, An artistic research project” was designed as an art experimental ground using the weaving process to symbolically reflect social participation.The audience will interreact with each another in this study of human relationship. The weaving process relies on themutual observation, rhythm, and communication between the sender and receiver, as they push and pull with the loom.

"The aftermath of human domination: the confined growth of nature."

The installation ” In the Anthropocene, What does your freedom mean?” , 2020 by Rattana Sujarit depicts “life in confinement” with plants that grow in the limited space, without freedom. The piece aims to raise awareness of the shift from an agrarian society to a society of innovation and technology and calls for a balanced use of technology.

"Imagination shields the soul from the crooked world of reality."

“Soul / The myth / Giant / instagram.com / ronarong.b / Absurd” is a motion graphic series by Ronarong Buththongkaew. Line drawings, video, and 3D art were assembled into non-realistic free forms as if in a process of art therapy, reflecting the artist’s vision and imagination.

Jaras Lab Series: Clean Energy Learning Centre for everyone
Living Solar: Affordable and Clean Energy
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre Foundation
Supported by Office of the Energy Regulatory Commission

20 February - 21 June 2020 / Jaras Lab, 3rd Floor

To promote energy sustainability and provide knowledge about solar power, the exhibition is dedicated to the history, technology, and everyday use of solar energy. On top of informative and practical displays, the audience will also enjoy many learning activities, such as hands-on experiments, art and craft activity for kids, and family fun games.

2nd Fine Line Drawing Exhibition
Nithi Sthapitanonda, National Artist

10 March - 14 June 2020
Curved Wall, 3rd - 4th Floor

MAY - ITEM OF THE MONTH -

Embrace the month of May with a set of 100% cotton Pakaoma by Pakamian.
The super light-weighted cloth can be used for any occasion.

It’s Going Green Shop
1st Floor

'It's Going Green' Shop offers eco-friendly and healthy products including organic fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade clothes, local craft products, tableware and many more.

Tomorrow Closed
2nd Floor

An art store displays and sells art books, comics, models and creative art products with cheerful and colourful atmosphere.