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Heritage Building in Danger! Save Bangkok’s Robot Building

23 Sept 04:18 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok’s iconic “Robot Building,” an internationally acclaimed modernist landmark from 1987, faces the destruction of its unique design due to ongoing renovations by its current owner, UOB.
Designed by national artist Sumet Jumsai, the building is globally recognized for its pioneering architecture, listed among the 20th century's seminal structures, and represents a crucial era of Thai architectural innovation.
An alliance of cultural and conservation organizations, including the building's designer and Docomomo Thai, is actively protesting the renovations, citing the irreparable damage to Thailand's architectural heritage.
Despite widespread appeals and the building's historical significance, UOB's renovation, which prioritizes environmental issues, is nearing completion with iconic elements already removed, effectively disregarding its legacy.
Conservationists are petitioning legislative bodies and mobilizing public support to intervene, asserting constitutional rights to protect national heritage and prevent the transformation of this unique structure into an ordinary building.

Today 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.

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