Thailand Biennale 2023 Explores Syncretic Spirit Through Site-Specific Interventions in Chiang Rai
The third Thailand Biennale, titled 'The Open World,' is taking place in Chiang Rai province until April 30, 2023, across 17 locations and 13 pavilions. Curated by Gridthiya Gaweewong and Rirkrit Tiravanija, this event draws inspiration from a Buddha posture that represents openness, showcasing the work of 60 artists from the Global South. Notable pieces include Nguyễn Trinh Thi's sound sculpture at the Haw Kham pavilion, Ernesto Neto's 'Chantdance,' and Ryusuke Kido's reimagined rice barn. The Black House features works from four female artists, while the Chiang Rai International Art Museum displays 14 pieces. Additionally, MAIIAM's 'Point of No Concern' pavilion delves into themes of colonization, with various installations highlighting local culture and collaboration, showcasing Chiang Rai's cultural richness.
Key facts
- Thailand Biennale 2023 runs through April 30, 2023 in Chiang Rai
- Curated by Gridthiya Gaweewong and Rirkrit Tiravanija with an all-Thai team
- Features 60 artists from the Global South across 17 main venues and 13 pavilions
- Nguyễn Trinh Thi's sound sculpture uses Mekong River data near Chiang Khong
- Includes works by Ernesto Neto, Ryusuke Kido, and Busui Ajaw
- MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum pavilion explores colonization with 'Shan Spirit' liquor
- Navin Rawanchaikul & studiok's billboard addresses cross-border trade in Golden Triangle
- Chiang Rai International Art Museum built by Chalermchai Kositpipat houses 14 artworks
Entities
Artists
- Gridthiya Gaweewong
- Rirkrit Tiravanija
- Nguyễn Trinh Thi
- Ernesto Neto
- Ryusuke Kido
- Songdej Thipthong
- Thawan Duchanee
- Busui Ajaw
- Chalermchai Kositpipat
- Navin Rawanchaikul
- Nipan Oranniwesna
- Ho Tzu Nyen
- Chitti Kasemkitvatana
- Angkrit Ajchariyasophon
- Manuporn Luengaram
- All(zone)
- Apichatpong Weerasethakul
- Baan Noorg Collaborative Arts and Culture
- Citra Sasmita
- Haegue Yang
- Kamonlak Sukchai
- Michael Lin
- Nguyen Trinh Thi
- Roongroj Paimyossak
- 101 Historic Lanna House Collective
- Sanitas Pradittasnee
- Sawangwongse Yawnghwe
- Soe Yu Nwe
- Sriwan Janehuttakarnkit
- Tobias Rehberger
Institutions
- Thailand Biennale
- Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park
- Cherntawan International Meditation Centre
- Black House
- Chiang Rai International Art Museum
- MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum
- Phrae Pro-Democracy Network
- studiok
- ArtReview
- Jim Thompson Art Center
Locations
- Chiang Rai
- Thailand
- Mekong River
- Chiang Khong
- Laos
- Golden Triangle
- Phrae
- Chiang Saen
- Chiang Rai Province
- New York
- Bangkok
- Krabi
- Korat
- Chiang Mai
- Ratchaburi
- Bali
- Rio de Janeiro
- Seoul
- Berlin
- Singapore
- Taipei
- Shanghai
- Brussels
- Fukuoka
- Hanoi
- Tokyo
- Amsterdam
- Yangon
- Frankfurt