If you enjoy exhibitions focusing on social and political issues, Kinjai Contemporary should definitely be on your list! This space is dedicated to showcasing events and exhibitions centered around human rights and social topics and often organized by CSOs working on these issues.
For example, the exhibition I visited highlights the repercussions of the 2020-2021 student-led movements. It talks about the ongoing threats and challenges faced by movement leaders and participants. You will see their continued struggles after those two years.
The exhibitions here are thoughtfully curated, with a lot of effort put into the presentation and storytelling. I highly recommend visiting to support both the artists and Thai activists who are still fighting against dictatorship and striving for a brighter future for...
Read moreI am very interested in the history of Thailand from the 1200’s up to the not so distant history and have, off course, read about the 1976 massacre. However, the photo’s at the Kinjai Gallery have given me a better understanding what really happened during that specific day. A foreign journalist who was present that day at the scene told, a few years back, the audience at a FCCT lecture that for him the expression “Land of the smiles” had no meaning anymore. I now fully...
Read moreThis is more than typical Bangkok-art-gallery, it’s a platform that presents society’s conversation, heavy focused on cultural, educational, public services and non-profit sectors. The most famous exhibition they curated is “Bangkok Through Poster” exhibition, which is the only annual poster exhibition in Thailand for more...
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