Histories of Chiang Mai Social Installation Symposium at Wat Umong

The symposium titled 'Histories of Chiang Mai Social Installation' is scheduled for Thursday, 18 October 2018, from 15:00 to 18:00 at Wat Umong Suan Phutthatham in Chiang Mai, Thailand. This event, co-hosted with Chiang Mai Art Conversation, marks the release of 'Artist-to-Artist: Independent Art Festivals in Chiang Mai 1992–98' by Afterall Books, Asia Art Archive, and Bard College. Among the presenters are editors and contributors Uthit Atimana, David Morris, and David Teh, alongside a performance featuring Narumol Thammaprusa and children. The publication chronicles artist-driven initiatives from 1992 to 1998, highlighting themes of camaraderie and regional artistic efforts, with insights from contributors like David Teh, Patrick D. Flores, May Adadol Ingawanij, and Rosalind C. Morris. Since the 1990s, Wat Umong has served as a significant venue.