The 2022 edition of Bangkok Art Biennale has kicked off with the theme “Chaos:Calm”, which is very much reflective of the times.
Bangkok Art Biennale 2022 features 73 artists from 31 nations and territories, and more than 200 awe-inspiring art pieces at 12 key spots around the city such as
- Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
- CentralWorld
- Museum Siam
- Queen Sirikit National Convention Center
- JWD Art Space
- Wat Arun
- Wat Prayoon
This year’s international headliners include celebrated British sculptor Sir Anthony Gormley, who is exhibiting a site-specific installation at Wat Arun, and American street art star Tom Sachs, who is displaying his own interpretation of the traditional Thai long-tail boat at Museum Siam. Popular performance artist Marina Abramović, who participated in the last two editions, also makes a return at this year’s biennale.
Thai artists Pinnaree Sanpitak and Arin Rungjang, who represented Thailand in the Venice Biennale in 2022 and 2013, respectively, also show their unique art pieces. Also joining the event is rising illustrator Uninspired by Current Events, whose politics-influenced graphic art has become popular among younger Thais.
The Bangkok Art Biennale will kick off on 22 Oct and run for four months.