Right now, there’s something about art from Thailand. A number of Thai artists have been gaining international acclaim, particularly since Thai art was featured during January’s Singapore Art Stage. Since then, the popularity of art from the nation has only grown. International collectors and exhibitions have been clamoring for more art from Thailand, and the nation’s artists have responded. The art scene has exploded in response, adding more galleries, museums, shows, and other background work.
Future shows in Bangkok promise to bring much more excitement to the Thai art world, especially since Bangkok is a cultural center of the region. Artists from all around the world are expected to show their masterpieces at such exhibitions, adding creative ingredients to the melting pot of that art scene. Foreign artists also boost local creativity, offering sounding boards as well as inspiration for both Thai artists and visitors to such shows. Such experiences can function as creative incubators, enriching both the foreign artists themselves and others.
One of the most exhilarating exhibitions will be an upcoming biennale, slated for February of next year. A number of huge names in the art world will be in attendance, meaning that the flagship show will immediately be catapulted to prominence. The announcement of the attendees, made at the recent Art Basel event, promises a host of inspiration. The theme of the show is bliss, which can seem like it’s hard to come by in the current economic and political climate around the world. But by definition, bliss is temporary. Bliss can be obtained by reading a meaningful poem or book, seeing a beautiful sight out in nature, or experiencing something as simple as a song that strikes the right chord in your heart. Visitors to the show should look forward to experiencing artists’ interpretation of what bliss should mean in today’s day and age.
Beyond the flagship biennale for Thailand, other artists and organizations are eyeing iconic locations around the country for space-specific artworks. Masterpieces displayed in certain spaces can take on new meaning, as many of the themes coincide with the context of the gallery or space where they are being displayed. One recent example of this includes a collection of artworks that were displayed in a former Singaporean community bomb shelter. While the shelter was no longer in use, the artwork commented on the need for such shelters and offered additional insights into human nature and history that was determined by the history of the bomb shelter itself.
Participating in art is a wonderful way to gain new understanding of both your own culture and the practices of others. Visit SGArtClass.com today to learn more about different artistic genres, browse affordable art supplies, and sign up for a wide variety of different art classes. From installation art to miniature painting, caricature drawing to pointillism painting, there is sure to be a class that will elevate your creative practice to the next level.
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