Fourth edition of Bangkok Art Biennale
October 24, 2024–February 25, 2025
Bangkok Art Biennale returns for its fourth edition, titled Nurture Gaia, bringing 76 leading international artists to Southeast Asia across 11 city-wide venues.
Returning for its fourth edition, the Bangkok Art Biennale proudly present BAB 2024, titled Nurture Gaia, running from October 24, 2024 to February 25, 2025. The Biennale will feature 76 leading artists from 39 countries across 11 venues: Wat Arun, Wat Pho, Wat Prayoon, Wat Bowon, National Museum Bangkok, National Gallery of Thailand, Museum Siam, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), One Bangkok, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), Central World
Nurture Gaia draws its inspiration from the maternal figure of Mother Earth, symbolising her historical expressions as a nurturer and giver of life across cultures. Conceptually extending upon this, the Bangkok Art Biennale will explore vital contemporary themes such as anthropology, collectivism, ecology, feminism, and the politics of time and place. The ‘Gaia Hypothesis’ proposes that the Earth functions like a living organism that supports life across organic and inorganic matter. Today, we face urgent issues such as climate change, pandemics, war, and environmental destruction caused by humans. There is a growing realisation that humanity, as an integral part of Earth, is facing critical challenges.
The Biennale will feature a constellation of artworks, including drawings, paintings, sculptures, videos, and installations from established and emerging artists and collectives. The participating artists are:
Adel Abdessemed (Algeria / France), Busui Ajaw (Thailand), Haritorn Akarapat (Thailand), Agnes Arellano (The Philippines), Bruce Asbestos (UK), Aideen Barry (Ireland), Ari Bayuaji (Indonesia / Canada), Joseph Beuys (Germany), George Bolster (Ireland / USA), Louise Bourgeois (France / USA), Jennie Bringaker (Norway), Lena Bui (Vietnam), Dante Buu (Montenegro / Germany), Chiara Camoni (Italy), Kanya Charoensupkul (Thailand), Choi Jeong Hwa (South Korea), Isaac Chong Wai (Hong Kong / Berlin), Viriya Chotpanyavisut (Thailand), Susan Collins (UK), Daniela Comani (Italy), Amanda Coogan (Ireland), Tony Cragg (UK), Rob Crosse (UK), Priyageetha Dia (Singapore), Guerreiro do Divino Amor (Switzerland / Brazil), Nick Dudka (Russia), Elmgreen & Dragset (Denmark / Norway), Lello Esposito (Italy), Chitra Ganesh (USA), Gimhongsok (South Korea), Agi Haines (UK), Amanda Heng (Singapore), Camille Henrot (France / USA), Dusadee Huntrakul (Thailand), AKI INOMATA (Japan), Mella Jaarsma (The Netherlands / Indonesia), George K. (India), Anish Kapoor (UK), Chitti Kasemkitvatana (Thailand), Yanawit Kunchaethong (Thailand), Cole Lu (Taiwan / USA), Prasong Luemuang (Thailand), Maria Madeira (Timor-Leste / Australia), Zul Mahmod (Singapore), Nakrob Moonmanas (Thailand), Sophirat Muangkum (Thailand), Kira O'Reilly (Ireland / Finland), Bagus Pandega & Kei Imazu (Indonesia / Japan), Mutmee Pimdao Panichsamai (Thailand), Princess Marsi Paribatra (Thailand), Pejvak Collective (Iran / Canada), Bounpaul Phothyzan (Laos), Deneth Piumakshi Veda Arachchige (Sri Lanka / France), Abraham Poincheval (France), Ravinder Reddy (India), Lisa Reihana (New Zealand), Taiki Sakpisit (Thailand), Moe Satt (Myanmar / The Netherlands), Thavika Savangwongsakul (Thailand), Nuttapon Sawasdee (Thailand), Jessica Segall (USA), David Shongo and Filip Van Dingenen (Congo / Belgium), Pim Sudhikam (Thailand), Som Supaparinya (Thailand), Tak Young-jun (South Korea), Jedsada Tangtrakulwong (Thailand), Latai Taumoepeau (Tonga / Australia), Komkrit Tepthian (Thailand), Tian Xiaolei (China), Aleksandar Timotić (Serbia), Jasmine Togo-Brisby (Australia), Xiyao Wang (China), Supawich Weesapen (Thailand), WISHULADA (Thailand), Pokchat Worasub (Thailand), Mai Yamashita+Naoto Kobayashi (Japan).
With a dynamic blend of disciplines, BAB 2024 will offer immersive and thought-provoking experiences that engage with pressing global issues. Audiences are invited to explore how art can provoke dialogue, inspire change, and reflect the interconnectedness of humanity and nature. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness visionary artworks that challenge perspectives and celebrate our collective role in nurturing Gaia.
The biennale is organised in collaboration with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), The Fine Arts Department (FAD), Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Thai Beverage Public Company Limited (ThaiBev) and One Bangkok, with the support of private and public sectors.
