Pachyderms on parade

11 Sept 17:34 Key points summarised by AI

"The Art of Chang" exhibition showcases 40 unique, life-sized elephant sculptures, a collaboration between MunMun Srinakharin and Elephant Parade, aiming to reconnect visitors with nature and Thailand’s national animal.
Global artists, including notable figures like Richard Branson and Paul Smith, utilize the elephant sculptures as canvases to express diverse themes, cultures, and social issues, highlighting elephants as symbols of wisdom, strength, and coexistence.
The artworks go beyond traditional painting, incorporating various materials and styles to convey powerful messages of love, unity, and cultural diversity, such as "Catrina Elefante" symbolizing transcending love and "Ru-dee" representing harmony.
The free exhibition, running until July 27, 2025, at MunMun Srinakarin, includes interactive zones, a shop with limited-edition souvenirs (with proceeds supporting elephant welfare), and details the global journey of Elephant Parade.

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

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.