Leading artists believe art could inspire change

13 Sept 10:21 Key points summarised by AI

Leading artists at the Bangkok Art Biennale 2022 (BAB2022) emphasize art's role as a significant tool for inspiring dialogue and driving change, rather than directly solving global problems.
Artists like Vasan Sittiket employ satire to provoke thought, Jan Kath uses textiles to comment on social issues such as refugees and violence, and the 'Art for Air' group leverages art to foster communication on environmental concerns like air pollution.
The BAB2022 theme, 'CHAOS: CALM,' is explored by artists who view these states as interconnected, reflecting global political, economic, and social upheavals, with performances like Pitchapa Wangprasertkul's 'The Standard' revealing underlying tensions within perceived calmness.
The four-month BAB2022 exhibition features 73 Thai and international artists from 30 countries, showcasing diverse artworks across 12 venues in Bangkok, underscoring art's capacity to encourage collective action towards societal issues.

Bright at Midnight: Conceptual echoes of Bas Jan Ader Arrive in Bangkok

Yesterday 15:13 Key points summarised by AI

"Bright at Midnight" marks the first institutional exhibition in Asia of Dutch conceptual artist Bas Jan Ader, showcasing his enigmatic work at Bangkok Kunsthalle until January 10, 2027.
The exhibition delves into Ader's legacy, exploring themes of vulnerability and the ephemeral, made more poignant by his 1975 disappearance at sea during an art project.
It encourages viewers to engage with art beyond its material form, featuring key pieces like "Thoughts unsaid, Then forgotten," "Light vulnerable objects threatened by eight cement bricks," and the haunting film "Launch of the Ocean Wave."
A highlight is the planned live transformation of "Light vulnerable objects threatened by eight cement bricks" in 2026, where ropes will be cut, creating a new layer of art from the destructive impact.
The exhibition challenges conventional art consumption, advocating for a deeper appreciation of conceptual and research-driven artistic practices over mere fascination with art as an asset class.