FairArt City Guide: Bangkok
From renowned spots to hidden gems, we’ve got your art fix covered. Get ready to dive into the local arts scene, one city at a time.
Welcome to FairArt’s City Guide, where we cut through the clutter to bring you some of the most exciting galleries in cities around the world. From renowned spots to hidden gems, we’ve got your art fix covered. Get ready to dive into the local arts scene, one city at a time.
When you think of Bangkok, the mouth-watering street food, spirited Muay Thai fights, and glistening temples are most likely the first things that come to mind. But Thailand is an incredibly rich cultural hub, home to galleries that showcase the diverse array of traditional and contemporary art from the country and abroad.
Over the past 20 years, Bangkok’s art scene has expanded significantly, with the list of internationally acclaimed Thai artists continuing to grow. The Bangkok Art Biennale helps transform the city into a lively hub that celebrates art, creativity, and culture. A recent edition featured works by Ai Weiwei, Anish Kapoor, and Marina Abramović.
Whether you’re a seasoned art enthusiast or a curious world traveller, our latest FairArt City Guide guides you through the vibrant art scene of Bangkok.
Tang Contemporary Room 201 – 206, 2nd floor River City Bangkok 23 Soi Charoen Krung 24 Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100
Tang Contemporary is one of the most well-known names in the East and Southeast Asian art scene. With locations in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Beijing, Tang Contemporary aims to promote experimental contemporary art in Asia and abroad. Artists in their roster include Yue Minjun, Gongkan, and Yoon Hyup.
WTF Gallery and Cafe 7 Sukhumvit 51 Alley Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea Watthana, Bangkok 10110
WTF Gallery and Cafe is not your typical gallery - and that’s why we love it. Through their exhibitions, the gallery tackles topics that are overlooked or considered taboo in Thailand, such as those regarding the environment, human rights campaigners, political prisoners, and the erasing of historical Thai memory. Housing a café, bar, and communal space alongside the gallery, WTF creates an inclusive space for people to mingle with art and engage with social issues.
100 Tonson Gallery 100 Soi Ton Son, Lumphini Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
A leading contemporary art space in Thailand, 100 Tonson Gallery became the first Thai gallery to present at Art Basel in 2011. The gallery showcases local talent, such as Chatchai Puipia and Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook, along with established names like Yayoi Kusama and Louise Bourgeois.
KICH Gallery 119 14 Witthayu Rd Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
Founded by fine art printmaker Kit Chirachaisakul, KICH Gallery is one of the newer spaces in Bangkok. The gallery hosts a variety of exhibitions showcasing young and emerging artists, situated in a building that — with its sleek angles, window display corner, and all-white facade —is in and of itself worth a visit.
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre 939 Rama I Rd, Wang Mai Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
A visit to Bangkok wouldn’t be complete without a stop at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre. The art and cultural centre is the heart of Bangkok’s art scene, offering the widest range of contemporary art and design via commercial art galleries, cafes, bookshops, craft shops, and an art library.