Adult Material

What is it? A contemporary art gallery that lands in Bangkok's historic, cinematic Chinatown in June 2026, dedicated to queer perspectives across art and design. Behind it is Swiss-Chinese gallerist and critic Olivier Chow, a Monocle and Art Newspaper regular, who bridges fine art with collectible design under one roof.

Why we love it: This is a place that takes queer aesthetics seriously without losing its sense of mischief. Adult Material backs work that feels materially rich and properly process-driven, championing makers who stay conscious of their environmental and cultural footprint. There's real commitment to fresh and underrepresented names too, with artists and designers from the region and further afield given room to challenge norms and stretch familiar narratives. The upshot feels intimate, political and proudly visible all at once.

Time Out tip: Plan your first visit around the inaugural group show, Against the Grain, which gathers international and local talent in one hit. Follow along on Instagram to catch opening nights before the rest of Bangkok's art crowd cottons on.

Soi Yaowarat 1, Samphanthawong. Open Tuesday-Friday, 1pm-6pm and Saturday, 11am-6pm. Entry is free.