Here are the latest art exhibitions in town during June 2013.
‘Portraits of R.C.A’: 1st-30th
Photographer Ralf Tooten, in cooperation with artist and curator Wasinburee Supanichvoraprch and the city of Ratchaburi, will display air portraits of hundreds of workers from the province of Ratchaburi in this exhibition, billed as “Ratchaburi Construction workers Air portraits (RCA).” This sequel is also a shift of the series to a specific region and place, considering not only the photos taken but also in the presentation. As the workers will be visible in various public places, a completely new perception is created. They attempt to make the exhibition visible for everyone including those who do not visit it intentionally.
Where: Outside the Tao Hong Tai: d Kunst Gallery, 323 Woradej Rd., Ampur Mueang, Ratchaburi and other public places around town
This is the second solo exhibition of young aspiring artist-photographer Charit Pusiri, who presents a new series of photographs that re-live historical events that made Thailand rich in history. Charit captures the expression and intrepidity of his Thai forebears and transfer them onto his photographs, leaving the question of our value, whether we, living as safely as it can be, have done any good for the country.
Where: ARDEL Gallery of Modern Art // Contact: 02-422-2092
Kwanchai Sinpru has his roots in northeastern folklore and expresses them in a unique contemporary way that is capturing, simple and straightforward.
Where: Galerie N // Contact: 02-252-1592
Presentation of the concept of the human body, expressed through Figurative Symbolism by using an image instead an original display.
Where: Jamjuree Art Gallery // Contact: 02-218-3709
The Sukosol and Thailand Guitar Society are again presenting Southeast Asia’s finest assembly of international guitar players, makers, and enthusiasts. Now in its seventh year, the event is considered the biggest in the region. This year’s agenda includes master classes, guitar exhibits, competitions and concerts by acclaimed world-class musicians from around the globe, including Marco Tamayo (Cuba), Admir Doci (Albania), Ekachai Jearakul (Thailand), Monching Carpio (Philippines), and Shinobu Sugawara (Japan). A varied program sees four days of activities. Concert tickets are Bt600 (adults) and Bt400 (students). Observers of master classes and competitions will pay Bt200.
Where: Rattanakosin Lounge, The Sukosol Bangkok, Sri Ayutthaya Road (BTS: Phaya Thai) // Contact: 02-2470-123, ext. 1912
Get ready to laugh as the Pattaya Players bring you their latest comical full-length play, “Divorce Sale,” written by Linda Stockham and directed by Christopher T. Parsons. “Divorce Sale” features a soon-to-be divorcee who holds a non-conventional garage sale with help from her neighborhood friends. In the process, their marriages get the comic once-over. While one couple deals with suspicions of infidelity, another couple seems to have the perfect union for an unlikely pair — but their friends have yet to learn the story behind it all. Add to that, a nutty mother-in-law who is convinced her late husband has come back as a plant, a tell-it-like-it-is medium with a raucous seance and you have a hilarious and brutally honest take on the flip-side of marital bliss!
Where: Eastern Grand Palace Hotel, Pattaya // Contact: Pattaya Players at 038-332-715
Kids 6-12 will be given an opportunity to explore a different art inspiration and technique designed to bring out the best in them. Workshops run Mondays to Fridays with regular Saturday workshops continuing as usual. The scheduled classes will be “Imaginative Drawing” (Mondays), “Scapes” (Tuesdays), “Looking at Great Artists” (Wednesdays), “Bangkok Life” (Thursdays), and “Observational Drawing” (Fridays). Cost is Bt1,200 per day or Bt5,000 for five days. Classes are held 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Adult classes also available. Workshops will run until Aug. 9
Where: Attic Studios // Contact: 02-662-0224, Email:info@attic-studios.com, Website: www.attic-studios.com
