Thai Charisma: Heritage + Creative Power
Organized by Fine Arts Department, Office of Contemporary Art and Culture,
Ministry of Culture, and Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
29 August - 16 November 2014
Main Gallery, 8th floor
Co-organized by the Fine Arts Department, Office of Contemporary Art and Culture, Ministry of Culture and Bangkok
Art and Culture Centre, Thai Charisma: Heritage + Creative Power comprises of over 30 heritage objects and new
contemporary works by 19 artists. Guest curator of the exhibition, Prof. Dr Apinan Poshyananda, Permanent
Secretary, Ministry of Culture wrote, “Thai Charisma will be an exciting and challenging exhibition for Thai living artists
to contemplate and interpret heritage objects from the National collection. It is like going back in time to pay respect
to anonymous master artisans whose mastery should be praised and revered as legendary.”
For the first time, these heritage objects will be shown to the public while many new works by contemporary artists
are the result of direct encounter with heritage of the master artisans. “We can fully appreciate the artistic skills of artisans and artists,” explained Prof. Apinan, “while the viewers can experience simultaneously the link and connection
of heritage and creative power.”
Guest Curator: Prof. Dr Apinan Poshyananda
Asrtists: Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook, Bussaraporn Thongchai, Dow Wasiksiri, Jakkai Siributr, Kamin Lertchaiprasert,
Kampanath Ruangkittivilas, Noppawaong Baothong, Pannapan Yodmanee, Panya Vijinthanasarn, Pichate Kiewprasirt,
Prasert Yodkaew, Rattawalee Chanchawvali, Rirkrit Tiravanija, Rolf von Bueren, Sakarin Krue-on, Siroj Phuangbupha,
Thawan Duchanee, Udomsak Krisanamis, Yuree Kansaku |
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