Fri 2
Miquel Barceló: DESPINTURA FÒNICA at Siam Commercial Bank at Taladnoi Branch Pier; 3.30pm; free
Sansiri Public Company Limited is bringing one of today’s most famous Spanish contemporary artists Miquel Barceló to perform live painting in Bangkok. Known for his experimental approach to art, Barceló has created abstract works through mediums such as paintings, drawings, ceramics and cast iron structures in an expressive, gestural manner. One of his most notable artistic creations is the dome ceiling of the “Human Rights and Alliance of Civilisation Chamber” at the United Nations’ Palace of Nations, Geneva, Switzerland (2008).
For the first time in the world, the artist will paint a “live” art piece on a 20m long canvas in front of an audience on a floating barge sailing on the Chao Phraya River. Expect to experience his exceptional creation for two days only on Nov 1-2, and you can also check out a curated selection of Barceló’s art works at the Siam Commercial Bank at Taladnoi Branch Pier.
Hyukoh at BCC Hall, Central Ladprao; 6pm; B2,000
Praised as one of the most successful South Korean indie bands, Hyukoh is composed of Oh Hyuk, Im Dong-gun, Lim Hyun-jae, and Lee In-woo, and has been touring around Asia and beyond since their inception in 2014. Their first full album, 23, was launched last year and landed handsomely on Billboard's World Album Chart. The second album, 24, was released earlier this year with hitmakers like "Comes And Goes," "Gondry," "WI ING WI ING" and "Tomboy." Expect their return to the city in November.
Day of the Dead at Touche Hombre; 7pm; free
Touche Hombre borrows inspiration from Mexico’s Day of the Dead for Halloween, which will be celebrated through 2 Nov. Enjoy mini tacos, special Don Julio Tequila cocktails, sugary skull candies, beats from DJ, and more
Sat 3
Tenderness Lost at PT Gallery; 10am; free
Apart from exhibiting a gigantic “Lost Dog” sculpture at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, French artist Aurèle Ricard will also exhibit a series of paintings, drawings and seven more Lost Dog sculptures at PT-Gallery.
SEAFIC Open House at Goethe-Institut Thailand; 12am; free
SEAFIC (Southeast Asia Fiction Film Lab) is a platform for Southeast Asian directors, producers, and filmakers to develop, learn, and meet major organizers. This time, it is back with a second edition of SEAFIC Open House public event that features free screenings, panels, talks, meet and greets, and more.
Sun 4
The Royal Khon Performance: The Allegiance of Phiphek at Thailand Cultural Centre; 10am; B1,800
After a two-year hiatus due to the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Royal Khon Performance, which revolves around Thailand’s revered masked dance, will be returning to the Thailand Cultural Centre.
Bangkok Art Biennale at various locations; free
Bangkok is hosting its own biennale, a large-scale art festival that involves various kinds of art created by an impressive amount of artists and exhibited in 20 different notable venues throughout the city.
The Bangkok Art Biennale features masterpieces from more than 70 Thai and international names, including celebrated Japanese artist Yayoi Kusuma.