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Thailand - Germany
When 15 September - 7 November 2010
Where 9th Floor, Goethe-Institute Bangkok, Soi Goethe, Sathorn 1, Bangkok
Time 14th September 2010, 7 pm
By Goethe Institute Thailand
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On occasion of the 50th anniversary, the Goethe-Institute explores its own history though the exhibition Return Ticket: Thailand - Germany. The works on display not only reveal a rich tradition of support for the arts in Thailand, but also half a century of Thai - German cultural exchange.
All the results of this artistic exploration can be viewed from September 14 - November 7, 2010 on the ninth floor of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre: Around 100 works by 28 Thai artists, who studied, lived or worked on projects in Germany between 1960 and 2010. The Goethe-Institute captures herewith for the first time a comprehensive overview of the Thai-German artistic exchange.
In terms of media, Return Ticket : Thailand - Germany encompasses a broad range of artistic expression. Through paintings, sculptures, installations, video & computer art and design pieces, the exhibition thereby covers everything from classical painting to contemporary performance.
For more information please contact: (German/English/Thai) Tel: +66 (0) 2287 0942 - 4 ext. 27 Fax : +66 (0) 2287 1829
Curator : Dr. Axel Feuss
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“Spirits: Creativities from beyond”
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Fear is part of the human condition. It stirs the imagination and is a key component of the survival instinct.
Fear drives us to use our imagination to understand phenomena that our logic and the five senses are at a loss to explain. It is a source of many of the rules that bind society together, and it can be a source of inexhaustible wealth for the people of Thailand.
Join the search for the source and reason for our feelings of terror. Travel back through a very long history of countless attempts to conquer our fears. These attempts are “cultural artifacts” found at all strata of society. Today when traditional beliefs are wedded to modern technology, convenience, and specialized skills, the result is business from a “parallel world” with a tremendous profit potential.
Step inside a world where fear is the intangible cost of turning a riotous imagination into very real stories, images, and sounds – where nightmares become fiction, comic books, radio plays, and movies. Fear is the essential ingredient of an entertainment industry that can add just as much to the country’s economic output as any other part of the creative economy.
The exhibit concludes with some “haunting” thoughts from people who have managed to bridge the “spirit world” and the world of business, and with reflections from other individuals who have found creative ways to dealing with all the instinctual fears they just can’t shake.
Free Admission
TCDC, 6th Fl., The Emporium Shopping Complex, 10.30 – 21.00. (Closed Mondays)
For more information, please contact TCDC Information Counter. Tel. 02 664 8448
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“Thai Materials” Exhibition
When 17 August - 03 October 2010
Where Lobby, TCDC
Time 10:30-21:00
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An Exhibition by Material ConneXion® Bangkok
Thai m aterials have great potential from the country’s rich natural resources, high quality skills of local workers, and valuable local wisdom. The development of Thai natural materials in a creative way has helped increasing their functionalities while still maintaining their natural characters. Such quality is the key strength of Thai materials. It helps them achieve international standard and attracts the attention of world markets.
Promoting and enhancing the level of global acceptance of Thai materials is one of the main functions of TCDC and Material ConneXion® Bangkok. The selection of Thai materials, using the same criteria as Material ConneXion® Cologne, Milan, New York and Dague, helps promote them in the world markets by ensuring that their quality is comparable to top materials from around the world.
“Thai Materials” exhibition invites you to experience a selection of Thai materials which are exhibited in the 5 worldwide branches of Material ConneXion®. Highlighting the local materials, such as soybean print ink and Tilapia leather sheets, which have successfully tapped into the country’s potential and competed in global markets, the exhibition aims to encourage new discovery and development of materials from the resources Thai people have in abundance.
Free Admission
TCDC, 6th Fl., The Emporium, 10.30 – 21.00 (Closed Mondays)
For more information, please contact TCDC Information Counter. Tel. 02 664 8448
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Icons of French Design by French Designer in the 20th Century
When July 9 - August 15, 2010
Where Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Bangkok
Time Tue-Sat 11.00-19.00 / Sun 12.00-18.00 (Closed on Monday)
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Icons of French Design," Collected works of design, French 20th century than thirty pieces of Phillip Star Park, Jean Prudent Wei, Ping Pierre Po Lang, Robert effusion Blue Room Lake and Le Gore. Blue Oxygen Design French works each reflect the development of unique technology. In each period. This shows that France is a country that plays an important role in the industrial exhibition entitled "Icons of French Design-style" display designs from the automotive DS Citroën to aircraft Concorde, as well as design sofa LC4 of Le Corbusier said that the exhibition this series reinforces and reflects that. the role of design in France. History of international design.
Contact : 939 Rama1 Road, Wangmai, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Tel : 02 214 6630-1
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Come and See the 14th Thai Short Film and Video Festival
When August 26 – September 5, 2010 (except Monday)
Where Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, opposite of MBK
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Thai Film Foundation, with support from Office of Contemporary Art and Culture and Ministry of Culture, serve the best Thai and foreign short films to audiences who want to explore the non-mainstream film in the 14th Thai Short Film and Video Festival throughout 10 days.
Apart from the local and international competition section (selected from more than 700 shorts), the festival is full of the special programs. As good response from audiences, some special programs recently become regular. For example, best selection from Clermont Ferrand Short Film Festival, the biggest short film festival in this world, the very successful Queer Program and the S-Express programs, the collection of shorts from Southeast Asia, China and Taiwan.
As for the other special programs exclusively for this year, the festival will present the short documentaries program to commemorate 110th birthday anniversary of Pridi Banomyong, and the best animation showcase program to late Payut Ngoakrachan, aka Thai Walt Disney. To dedicate to the recent political turmoil, the festival will exhibit shorts from around the world focusing on the life and relationship after conflict The most specially, the festival will premier Baby Arabia, the new documentary from the makers of The Convert.
The festival will be held from 26th August – 5th September (except Monday) at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Pathumwan junction, the opposite of MBK. The admission is free of charge. Please be noted English subtitle is available only for some films.
Contact : 939 Rama1 Road, Wangmai, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Tel : 02 214 6630-1
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What is design?
When Until November 30, 2010 | 10.30 – 21.00
Where TCDC (Thailand Creative & Design Center), Emporium
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Society, history, politics, economics, geography and religion – all produce unique pressures on the design process. Design is not just about style and inspiration. The collective imagination of a country is conditioned by how it relates to issues as diverse as self-expression, class, landscape, war and ideology.
Through the concept of ‘genius loci’, or ‘talent of the place’, we explore how each country is disposed to certain unique talents. These talents make up the cultural ‘genius’ of the country, and are the result of a confluence of forces, from the physical to the spiritual. ‘What is Design?’ looks at how ten countries: England, Italy, France, Germany, USA, Spain, Netherlands, Finland, Japan and Brazil, have each interpreted their cultural uniqueness into 20th century industrial design classics and explores the “genius loci” of industrial design in Thailand.
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“Baht & Brains” Exhibition (Touring Exhibition)
(Temporary Exhibition)
When 02 February - 31 December 2010 | 10:30-21:00
Where Tour venues in Bangkok
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“Baht & Brains” Exhibition is travelling to tour venues in Bangkok.
2-11 February, Oval Gallery Space (Exit to MRT), 1st Floor, Chamchuri Square
13-19 February, Lecture Hall 3 Lawn, Kasetsart University
25 – 28 February, Business Opportunity & Franchise Expo, Impact Hall 5, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani
2 – 14 March, 2nd Floor, The Stock Exchange of Thailand
20 – 21 March, Creativities Unfold 2010, Scala Theatre, Siam Square
23 – 29 March, Grand Hall, G Floor, Esplanade Shopping Mall
Why must the brain be divided into right and left hemispheres? Why keep reason and imagination apart? Can’t business and creativity go hand in hand?
The value of world exports of creative goods and services reached US$ 400 billion in 2005, representing nearly 4 per cent of total world trade. Thailand is among the top 20 exporters of creative goods worldwide*. What are our strengths, abilities and readiness? How can we connect them with global trends to create new business opportunities?
The exhibition “Baht & Brains” is organized to promote the Creative Thailand policy by introducing the concept of Creative Economy as a new engine of economic development to the public.
Explore the working of creative economy through success stories in Thailand and from around the globe, and discover how our creative industries benefit people from all walks of life.
The exhibition is arranged into 3 sections:
1. The Emergence of Creative Economy in the world and in Thailand
The new engine for economic growth is “creativity”, with technological innovation and cultural assets at its heart. Success stories from countries such as the UK, US, China, Korea, and New Zealand are presented along with analysis of Thailand’s approach to creative economy development. As one of the top 20 exporters of creative goods worldwide, what are our strengths and how can we connect them with global trends to create new business opportunities?
2. Thailand Creative Industries: Case Studies
What is the working of creative industries? What makes up the production cycle? Can’t business and creativity go hand in hand? This section presents the success stories in Thai creative businesses: from multimedia production, culture, handicraft, service, to innovation. A closer look at how they work shows how two sides of the brain working in balance and a large network of people contributing to each success.
3. Towards Creative Thailand
With people and skills in place and ready for the shift to creative economy, what can Thailand do to strengthen our creative industries? Everyone—from creative professionals, state and private employees, to the general public—is the engine that powers Thailand’s creative economy. What preparation should we take to achieve sustainable development?
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