Ghost 2568 Triennale Concludes in Bangkok with Spectral Explorations of History and Technology
The final edition of the triennale series, Ghost 2568: Wish We Were Here, took place in Bangkok from 15 October to 16 November 2025, under the curation of Amal Khalaf. The event delved into themes of alienation and overlooked histories. The opening featured a performance by Senyawa alongside Dan Lie's installation, Patience (2025). Video presentations included works such as Stephanie Comilang's Search for Life II (2025), Ho Tzu Nyen's Phantoms of Endless Day (2025), and a trilogy by Shahryar Nashat. At the Jim Thompson Art Center, Mekh Limbu showcased Chotlung (2025), highlighting Yakthung textiles and protest films, while Komtouch Napattaloong's film addressed Thailand's rubber history. Notable moments included Shuddhabrata Sengupta's lecture performance and Koki Tanaka's Activating Archive (2025). Established in 2018, the triennale wrapped up with contributions from Korakrit Arunanondchai and Christina Li, although some events faced postponements due to the passing of Thailand's Queen Mother.
Key facts
- Ghost 2568: Wish We Were Here was the final edition of a video and performance art triennale series
- It took place from 15 October to 16 November 2025 in Bangkok
- Curator Amal Khalaf oversaw the main program
- The event featured works across eight venues including DIB26 and Jim Thompson Art Center
- Senyawa performed on opening night with Dan Lie's chrysanthemum installation
- Video works explored themes from diaspora to AI using WWII Singapore footage
- Jim Thompson Art Center hosted works on colonial violence and rubber plantation history
- Koki Tanaka's archive documented a 2022 nocturnal tour of Bangkok's political sites
Entities
Artists
- Amal Khalaf
- Senyawa
- Dan Lie
- Stephanie Comilang
- Ho Tzu Nyen
- Shahryar Nashat
- Mekh Limbu
- Komtouch Napattaloong
- Kaisa Saarinen
- Bart Seng Wen Long
- Jeanne Penjan Lassus
- Montika Kham-on
- Shuddhabrata Sengupta
- Tanat Teeradakorn
- Koki Tanaka
- Korakrit Arunanondchai
- Christina Li
- Raqs Media Collective
Institutions
- DIB26
- Jim Thompson Art Center
- Bangkok Art & Culture Centre
- Sharjah Biennial
- ArtReview Asia
Locations
- Bangkok
- Thailand
- Singapore
- UAE
- East Nepal
- Nepal
- Southern Thailand
- Chao Phraya River
- Royal Hotel
- Sanam Luang
- Grand Palace