BANGKOK — Artists interpret anxieties, complexities and tensions throughout Asia and beyond through art at an exhibition opening Saturday.
After showing in Manila and Hong Kong last year, “Soil and Stones, Souls and Songs” will travel to Bangkok with more than 30 artists from around the world to reflect their narratives of today’s realities and cultural production – which includes how transformation in China affects the world.
The exhibition mainly focuses on changes to the Earth’s surface such as earthquakes, shifts which lead to transformations in society, politics, the environment and the economy.
Among the artists joining are Thai talents Pratchaya Phintong and Chulayarnnon Siriphol. The exhibition is curated by Cosmin Costinas and Inti Guerrero.
Artists’ talks will be held at 3:30pm on Saturday. The exhibition will launch at 6pm and run through Oct. 31 at the Jim Thompson Art Center which is a five minute walk from exit No.1 of National Stadium BTS Station.
