21st October 2008 at Number 1 Gallery
Ever wondered why the works of Thailand’s northern artists have come to capture the attention and admiration of so many? Number 1 Gallery invites you to discover just why these artists are finally com­manding the attention they deserve.  “The North Faith” portrays the transgression of local culture through the work of nine artists: Pornchai Jaima Panthong Sangjan Sakol Suthimarn Songdej Thipthong Arnan Ratchawang-inn Suratin Tatana Likit Niseetanakarn Srijai Kantawang Chaiwat Kamfun ‘The North Faith’ opens on Tuesday 21st October 2008, 18.30 pm. at Number 1 Gallery, B1 Floor, The Silom Galleria. The exhibition will be held from 21st October to 22nd November 2008. Gallery opening hours are 10.00-19.00 on Mondays-Saturdays and 11.00-18.00 on Sundays. You can visit our website at www.number1gallery.com.

ART Singapore 2008

10 – 13 October, 2008 at Suntec City Level 4, Singapore
Jirapat Tatsanasomboon, Thaweesak Srithongdee, Kritsana Chaikitwattana (Thailand), Trinh Tuan (Vietnam), and Aung Kyaw Htet (Burma). Thavibu Gallery is pleased to take part in ART Singapore 2008. This is the second time Thavibu Gallery participates in Asia’s major art fair. We are bringing works by three well known Thai artists: Thaweesak Srithongdee, Jirapat Tatsanasomboon, and Kritsana Chaikitwattana; one Vietnamese art­ist: Trinh Tuan; and one Burmese artist: Aung Kyaw Htet.  110 galleries from 16 countries will participate and showcase major works by important artists in Asia and beyond. Chinese and Indian contemporary art will be well represented. It can be noted that the interest in Southeast Asian contemporary art has increased markedly – as it is a good value alter­native to art from China and India.

The Freeze

By Ariya Kitticharoenwiwat On September 27 – October 22, 2008 At Surapon Gallery
When I was a child, staring at water, whether it was moving or still, would evoke a host of images in my imagination. I would throw a handful of pebbles into the water and watch the ripples spread in concentric circles, and unless I tossed in a few more pebbles, gradually the surface of the water would calm. I also remember being fascinated by the blocks of ice at the ice factory near my house. The cold air on my skin and the blocks of ice insinuated themselves into my dreams. When I grew up, these images became a starting point for my sculptures, which tell stories about everyday life here on earth. Everywhere we are
searching for adventure. It doesn’t matter whether we are alone or wheth­er there is someone there beside us.
We move through this beautiful world always looking for images that will remain in our memory forever. Moving images are transformed into still images right before our eyes. Surapon Gallery  : 1st Floor, Tisco Tower, North Sathorn Rd., Bangkok Tel.02-638-0033-4  Fax. 02-638-0031

“Tone Poem” by Helen Lee
1st October to 30th October at Neilson Hays Library
Korean artist and pianist Helen Lee displays her new series of work “Tone Poem” at Neilson Hays’ Rotunda and Garden Galleries in Bangkok from 1st October to 30th October. This highly acclaimed artist has exhibited in Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and New York and her works are held in private collections around the world. Her paintings, while conveying an infinite number of emotions, are strongly influenced by music, offering fluid shape com­posites with bold usage of line and refined colors.
Rotunda and Garden Galleries, Neilson Hays Library 195 Surawong Road, Bangkok 10500 Tel: 02 233 1731; Fax 02 233 4999  www.neilsonhayslibrary.com Open­ing hours: Tues-Sun 09:30-17:00

Tang Contemporary Art presents Rumination by Qu Guangci
Rumination refers to the digestive system of sheep and cows, a system that involves the regurgitation of food from the stomach to the mouth for re-chewing. Chinese sculptor Qu Guangci aims to portray how present political scenarios are mere regurgitations of past events, albeit presented in a different light. His figures, sculpted in a dramatic style with slightly large heads and clumsy physiques combine the hu­morous with the tragic to create a thought provoking reflection of society at large.
Tang Contemporary Art cordially invites you to the opening on Thursday, Sep 18 2008. An illustrated publication will accompany the exhibition.
For Public and Media Enquires, please contact the gallery staff at 02-630 1114 Fax: 02 630 3264 or email: bkk@tangcontemporary.com, www.tangcontemporary.com
Exhibition period: September 18–October 11 2008 Mon – Sat 11am – 7pm (Closed on Sunday and Pub­lic Holidays)

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