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From Tao to Canvas: Tang Chang's Unseen Art Revealed in Bangkok

10 Sept 19:05 Key points summarised by AI

Sino-Thai artist Tang Chang's monumental pre-1965 painting, unseen for 12 years and never publicly displayed, is now on view at Bangkok Kunsthalle.
The exhibition uniquely features a live restoration of Chang's 8.88 x 2-meter masterpiece, allowing visitors to witness experts revive the artwork firsthand.
Chang's distinctive gestural abstraction, characterized by the use of his hands and an affordable epoxy-based paint, stemmed from his deep studies in Taoism and Buddhism, setting him apart from Western abstract artists.
The exhibition, titled 'Calligraphic Abstraction,' also showcases a typological selection of Chang's oeuvre, exploring the interplay of calligraphic practice and abstract painting with strong Taoist influences.

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.