What’s trending and happening this week

Story by Apipar Norapoompipat

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Galerie Oasis — Bangkok’s newest art venue, located above Cinema Oasis (Sukhumvit 43) — will be launching today with Piyatat Hem

matat’s Eden Part II: An Exhibition Of Bronze Sculptures & Photographs. In continuation of “Eden, Part I”, in Charoen Krung’s Serindia Gallery, the photographer and contemporary artist explores the concept and idea of banned substances through 3D bronze sculptures. Recreating his own Garden of Eden, Piyatat has moulded Biblical serpents that turn into enticing hands and eyeballs, sprouting serpent hearts, and many more creatures that comprise the mythology of this era. “Eden Part II” will launch today, from 6pm9pm, at Galerie Oasis, Sukhumvit 43. For more information, go to facebook. com/galerieoasis.bk.

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It’s been a great couple of months for foodies in Bangkok, as the food festivals just keep on rolling in. From March 28 to April 3, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center will be hosting the Kin Yang Thai (Eat Like Thais) festival. Aimed at those who’d like to try as many different cuisines from as many different regions as possible, the festival offers free cooking workshops, eating contests and a ton of cooking and dancing shows for your entertainment. For more information, go to facebook.com/ kingyangthai or call 087-977-6212.

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Those considering a tattoo might want to drop by CentralPlaza Lardprao this weekend for the Thailand Tattoo Expo 2018 — one of the biggest body-modification conventions in the country. There will be a plethora of live shows, art exhibitions, tattoo contests and equipment stores all in one place. The best artists from Thailand and around the world will be there to create tattoos on-site, so make sure you book a seat quickly. For more information, go to facebook. com/thailandtattooexpo.

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Have you read all your books from the last book fair yet? Because the 46th National Book Fair & 16th Bangkok International Book Fair 2018 will be taking place from March 29 to April 8 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. More than 400 local publishers, 16 international publishers and 945 booths will be there to let bookworms shop to their heart’s content. This year, the convention has placed importance on international relations, with the fair’s guest of honour being Taiwan. Their culture, technology and books will be on display for visitors to experience. For more information go to pubat.or.th or facebook.com/bookthai.

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The Bangkok Art and Cultural Centre (BACC) has launched a bombshell exhibition “I Am You” by contemporary artist Vasan Sitthiket. Known for his unapologetic political and social commentary, one should be prepared to be shocked by his colourful yet graphic works that communicate his social responsibility towards the community and the nation. With sarcasm, satire and implicit comparisons, this may be one of the most controversial exhibitions the BACC has ever hosted. “I Am You” is a retrospective from the artists’ works from 1975 to the present day, split into five topics: “Ideals And Ideology”, “Powerful Vs Powerless”, “Raw Aesthetic As A Weapon”, “Face, Figure and Liberty”, and “Protest And Making The World A Better Place”. In this political climate, we’ll have to see if the exhibition will even last the week. “I Am You” is exhibited on the 8th Floor, BACC, until May 27, 2018. For more information, go to bacc.or.th.