{"id":165424,"date":"2020-10-22T17:09:31","date_gmt":"2020-10-22T08:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adfwebmagazine.jp\/?p=165424"},"modified":"2020-10-22T17:09:31","modified_gmt":"2020-10-22T08:09:31","slug":"bangkok-art-biennale-2020-kicks-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adfwebmagazine.jp\/en\/art\/bangkok-art-biennale-2020-kicks-off\/","title":{"rendered":"Bangkok Art Biennale 2020 kicks off"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bangkok Art Biennale 2020<\/h3>\r\n

D<\/span>espite the world pandemic, Thailand is moving forward with the Bangkok Art Biennale 2020 (BAB2020<\/a>). Fortunately, on a global scale Thailand has done remarkably well in coping with the COVID-19 crisis, and the event organizers are putting every possible social distancing measure in place.<\/p>\r\n

BAB2020 marks the second time this bi-annual art festival will be held, with an array of exhibitions, cultural events and happenings at various venues and landmarks across the capital. The theme of this year\u2019s festival is \u2018Escape Routes\u2019, and some 82 artists from 35 countries will showing their work from October 29, 2020 to January 31, 2021.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Marina Abramovi\u0107,
\r\n'Still from Rising', 2018.\u00a0Courtesy of Acute Art<\/p><\/div>

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Khvay Samnang,
\r\n'Popil', 2018
\r\nDigital C-Print
\r\n80 x 120 cm. Courtesy the artist<\/p><\/div>

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Tita Salina,
\r\n'1001st Island', 2015.\u00a0\u00a9 Tita Salina<\/p><\/div>

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Julia Fullerton-Batten\u2019s images are often set in unexpectedly surreal settings with dramatic lighting, communicating both tension and mystery.<\/p><\/div>

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Uttaporn Nimmalaikaew,
\r\n'Buddhist Saint of Children', 2014
\r\nMixed media
\r\n300 x 150 x 240 cm. Courtesy the artist<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

The contemporary art event welcomes world-class lineup of international and local artists. These include performance artist Marina Abramovi\u0107, who participated in BAB2018 and is also part of the advisory committee; Elina Brotherus; Choy Ka Fai; Julia Fullerton-Batten; Dansoung Sungworavejaphan; Wasinburee Supanichvoraparch; and Yoko Ono, to name a few. Representing Thailand are well-known names that include Yuree Kensaku; Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook; Pen-Ek Ratanaruang; Michael Shaowanasai; and Rirkrit Tiravanija. For the full list of participating artists, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

Artworks are to be exhibited citywide across nine venues, including The PARQ<\/a>, BAB Box<\/a>, and The Prelude One Bangkok \u2013 from October 12, 2020 onwards \u2014 and at three historic temples Wat Pho<\/a> (commonly known as Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Wat Arun<\/a> and Wat Prayoon, as well as at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC<\/a>), Museum Siam<\/a>, and LHONG 1919<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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The works of Tada Hengsapkul often touch upon the questions of freedom and social agency, such as addressing the military presence in his hometown of Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat).<\/p><\/div>

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\u2018Winged\u2019 by photographer Dansoung Sungworavejaphan.<\/p><\/div>

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\u2018Classroom\u2019 by conceptual artist Leandro Erlich (Argentine)
\r\n\u00a9 Yang Ming, Courtesy CAFA Art Museum<\/p><\/div>

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Wasinburee Supanichvoraparch,
\r\n'Blue and white ceramics'. Courtesy the artist<\/p><\/div>

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Yuken Teruya,
\r\n'Money Trees', 2016
\r\n(#1 Money Tree, #2 Money Tree, #3 Money Tree, #4 Money Tree, #5 Money Tree)
\r\nUn-cut US Dollar
\r\n54 x 15 x 15 cm. Courtesy the artist<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

\u201cBangkok Art Biennale 2020 has become an art event of global significance, which transforms Bangkok into a connecting hub for art and culture,\u201d Prof. Dr. Apinan Poshyananda, Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Bangkok Art Biennale enthuses. Adding that, \u201cthis year we have even more artists than the previous edition, which will help liven up both the tourism and the art scene.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

A special addition this year is the opening of \u2018BAB Caf\u00e9\u2019 on the 3rd floor of The PARQ<\/a>, a newly purpose-built exhibition space of over 1,000 sqm. The caf\u00e9 has an adjoining art gallery, with rotating exhibitions and activities by BAB along with over 25 artworks by 16 artists exhibited on the 15th floor.<\/p>\r\n

In 2018, BAB launched arts apprenticeship program, \u2018DEK BAB\u2019 (\u2018dek\u2019 meaning \u2018youth\u2019 in Thai) with the aim of nurturing youngsters interested in developing a career in the arts and culture sector. The program requires no prior experience or education and offers hands-on experience in contemporary art, working closely with renowned artists from around the world. DEK BAB apprentices act like ambassadors, sharing their ideas, feelings, and aspirations with artists. These contributions are intrinsic to the Bangkok Art Biennale.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Curator and artistic director Prof. Dr. Apinan Poshyananda.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Prof. Dr. Apinan is optimistic about this year\u2019s festival. \u201cWith over 730 applicants, an increase from the previous edition, we're hopeful that BAB 2020 will offer a memorable experience and joyful inspirations for tourists and art enthusiasts from around the world\u201d.<\/p>\r\n

The inaugural edition in 2018 welcomed more than 2 million visitors. In support of COVID-19 precautions, three venues \u2013 The PARQ, BAB Box, and The Prelude One Bangkok \u2013 launched on October 12,2020 to better stagger visitor numbers.<\/p>\r\n

BAB2020 is organized by the Bangkok Art Biennale Foundation, cofounded in 2017 by CEO and President of ThaiBev, Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi and the former Permanent Secretary of Thailand\u2019s Ministry of Culture, Prof. Dr. Apinan Poshyananda, the Chief Executive and Artistic Director of BAB.<\/p>\r\n

Bangkok Art Biennale 2020 INFO<\/span><\/h3><\/div>\r\n

URL: www.bkkartbiennale.com<\/a>
\r\nFacebook: www.facebook.com\/bkkartbiennale<\/a>
\r\nInstagram: @bkkartbiennale<\/a><\/p><\/article>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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