River City Bangkok

‘It’s less of an exhibition, more of a collision,’ says one curator, adjusting a badge that simply reads ‘No Rules’. Across six loosely defined zones – some whispering design, others shouting installation – the fair unravels like a fever dream of what art might be if no one asked it to behave. There are the usual suspects: glossy names, hushed galleries, the lingering smell of fresh varnish. But wander further and things begin to fray. In the Independent Artist Zone, a painter from Chiang Mai is airbrushing over an IKEA table. Nearby, the Newcomer corner hums with ideas not yet smoothed into statements. Workshops spill over with glue guns and improvised philosophy. May 7-11. Free. River City Bangkok, 11am-8pm 

Tucked inside the sprawl of Mango Art Festival 2025 is its only photography exhibition – a quiet, observational counterpoint to the noise. Samatcha Apaisuwan’s images, taken across Myanmar between 2017 and 2019, offer more than just glimpses of a country in motion. They sit somewhere between documentary and memory, capturing a way of life just before it shifted. Temples, markets, quiet interiors – all rendered with the kind of patience that resists spectacle. But these aren’t nostalgic frames. What lingers is the sense of impermanence, of something already slipping. As visitors move through the series, they’re invited not only to witness Myanmar’s rich texture but to reckon with what has changed – and what can’t be photographed at all. May 7-11. Free. River City Bangkok, 11am-8pm

To mark the 20th anniversary of Naruto, 54 Entertainment, in partnership with SL Experiences, presents Naruto The Gallery – an immersive exhibition that invites fans to explore the intertwined fates of Naruto and Sasuke. With seven meticulously curated zones, visitors journey through key moments, from their childhood in Konoha to their fated reunion during the Fourth Great Ninja War. The exhibition is not just a walk down memory lane, though. It showcases original storyboards, character designs and unforgettable anime scenes that reveal the heart of the series. Highlights include a stunning diorama of Hidden Leaf Village, a tribute to iconic quotes and an exclusive collaboration with five emerging Japanese artists. It’s a celebration of the anime’s legacy, full of surprises for fans both old and new. May 31-Jul 31. B250-450 via here. Free for kids below four years old. River City Bangkok, 10am-8pm