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    Adult Material

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    Kaweewat Siwanartwong
    Written by Kaweewat Siwanartwong
    Senior Staff Writer, Time Out Thailand
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    Time Out says

    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.

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    Address
    16 Yaowarat 1, Samphanthawong, Khet Samphanthawong
    Bangkok
    10100
    Opening hours:
    11am-8pm

    What’s on

    Bolt to Yaowarat this Pride for Adult Material's queer-charged opening show

    Pride Month brings a compelling reason to make tracks for Yaowarat, where new contemporary gallery Adult Material opens its doors with Against the Grain on June 18. Tucked among the neighbourhood’s glowing alleyways, the inaugural exhibition assembles artists from Bangkok, Berlin, Singapore and New York whose work probes identity, masculinity and the stories societies tell about belonging. Across sculpture, photography, installation and design, inherited symbols take on fresh meaning while intimacy, desire and power come under scrutiny. Expect standout contributions from Shen Wei, Oat Montien, Dylan Chan, Gregor Jahner and Thyme Neelaphanakul, alongside plenty to spark conversation long after you leave. June 18-August 15. Free entry. Adult Material. 1pm-6pm

    Against the Grain

    Hidden along one of Yaowarat's narrow lantern-lit lanes, Adult Material opens its permanent gallery with Against the Grain, a confident first exhibition bringing together artists from Thailand and overseas. Sculpture, photography, installation and design sit side by side, each questioning familiar ideas around identity, masculinity and cultural traditions. Domestic objects, clothing and architectural details reappear in unexpected ways, encouraging a closer look at how everyday life shapes personal experience. Keep an eye out for works by Shen Wei, Oat Montien, Dylan Chan, Gregor Jahner and Thyme Neelaphanakul. June 18-August 15. Free entry. Adult Material. 1pm-6pm
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