Dib Bangkok unveils major exhibition ‘Giving Life’

13 Sept 08:20 Key points summarised by AI

Dib Bangkok, Thailand's premier non-profit international contemporary art museum, announces its second major exhibition, “Giving Life” (“Cheewit Cheewa”).
Running from September 26, 2026, to May 3, 2027, the showcase features over 160 works by 33 local and international artists, spanning various mediums.
The exhibition highlights a rare selection of masterworks by legendary American sculptor Alexander Calder, including a monumental mobile, commemorating the 50th anniversary of his passing.
Curated as a celebration of transformation and human resilience, 'Giving Life' presents artworks that behave like 'living organisms,' inviting interaction and reflecting our power to change.
The exhibition further establishes Dib Bangkok's international standing, following its recent recognition by TIME, Monocle, and Cathay Pacific as a leading global art destination.

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.