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Bright at Midnight: Conceptual echoes of Bas Jan Ader Arrive in Bangkok
Great escapes with Studio Ghibli
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Great escapes with Studio Ghibli
13 Sept 22:56Key points summarised by AI
The "World of Studio Ghibli's Animation Exhibition" invites Bangkok residents to a magical escape into the beloved animated universe.
Running from July 1 to September 30 at CentralWorld Live, the expansive exhibition features immersive installations from 10 iconic Ghibli films, including *My Neighbor Totoro* and *Spirited Away*.
This marks the first time the creative displays have stopped in Bangkok, allowing fans to interact and pose with beloved characters and iconic scenes.
Visitors can explore fantastical worlds, engage with Ghibli's celebrated storytelling, and capture memorable photos, with a souvenir shop offering exclusive merchandise.
Bright at Midnight: Conceptual echoes of Bas Jan Ader Arrive in Bangkok
Today 15:13Key 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.