WHAT’S ON: THIS WEEKEND AND BEYOND

FAIRS & SALES Taste of America

Gourmet Market at Emporium, EmQuartier and Paragon

Until July 14, 10am-9pm

The “Taste Of America” campaign features the best food products and ingredients imported from the US, including James Madison prime beef striploin, Alaska king crab, Maine lobsters, Point Reyes original blue cheese, Sierra Nevada organic jalapeno cheese, Fiscalini Old World Aged cheddar, Cascade cream cheese, Kraft original barbecue sauce, Herr’s creamy Guacamole dip sauce, and Kraft mayonnaise. Fruits from popular brands and a variety of snacks and chocolate also will be available. The products are available to purchase online via gourmetmarketthailand. com and through call-to-order service on 02-690-1000 until July 28.

Visit facebook.com/ GourmetMarketThailand.

Thais help Thais Larn Muang 2, ground floor SookSiam, Iconsiam Charoen Nakhon Road Until July 21, 10am-9pm

Held to alleviate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on retail entrepreneurs and merchants in the Klong San and Thon Buri communities, the “Siam Ruam Jai, Thais Help Thais Fight Covid Together” campaign provides vendors a free market space to sell their products, without rental charge. Visitors are invited to shop for food, snacks and beverage from famous shops, as well as wicker works and handmade products from over 20 shops.

Visit iconsiam.com or call 1338.

Free market space to help Thais Lifestyle Hall, 2nd floor Siam Paragon, Rama I Road Until July 25, 11am-9pm

Held under the “Siam Ruam Jai, Thais Help Thais” campaign to support organisations, entrepreneurs and communities that have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, the “Phuket Ded Tang Koh@Siam Paragon” features up to 90% discounts on travel packages and luxury accommodations in Phuket, until July 11 while the “Siam Ruam Jai, Thais Help Thais Market” will bring premium products and outstanding food and bakery from local communities from across the country, from July 12-25. The Atrium 1 of Siam Center has also become a free market space for small business operators to sell their products, free of rental charge, until Aug 1.

Call 02-610-8000.

EXHIBITIONS Plastic sea CU Art 4C gallery, next to Samyan Mitrtown, Rama IV Road Until July 11, 10am-6pm

“Plastic Sea” is an interactive exhibition by Witaya Junma, one of the pioneering Thai new media artists who uses a database provided by the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources to present the growing volume of plastic waste in the sea surrounding Thailand. Visitors can interact by putting a capsule of plastic waste in a water tank, causing the water to move and flow, creating a whirlpool. The stronger the whirlpool, the greater the volume of that type of plastic waste in the sea. Two numbers are also shown on the work — one is the percentage of that type of plastic in the sea and the other is the year which that data is being collected.

Each viewing session lasts 30 minutes and is limited to six people at a time. Advanced appointment is required. Email contact.cuart4c@ gmail.com or visit facebook.com/ chulafaamai.

Artwork for the art centre Main Gallery, 9th floor Bangkok Art and Culture Centre Pathumwan intersection Until July 18, 10am-9pm Tuesday-Sunday

“People To People” features over a hundred contemporary artworks by 58 Thai artists who made their names in the local art scene through People’s Gallery, an art project that provides free space within the art centre for young artists, professional artists and groups of artists to show their works. The exhibition is part of the “BACC Fundraising Project 2021” initiated earlier this year with the aim to engage audiences and participants to support the BACC to continue to serve as an art centre for Thai people. Those interested to purchase the art pieces can visit e-catalog via bit. ly/3iMSuZj. Reservations of the works can be made via facebook.com/ baccpage.

Email artsnetworks@bacc.or.th or call 02-214-6630—8 ext 526.

Photos of “self” Hop Photo Gallery & Whoop 3rd floor of Seacon Square Srinakarin Road Until July 25, 10.30am-9pm

“Selfpression | The Representation of 100 Photographers Identity” is a group exhibition that has collected the definition of the word “self” through photographic works by more than 100 photographers. They interpret the notion of self in different styles through self-portraits, photos of loved objects, places of memory and intimate glimpses into their lives.

Visit instagram.com/hubofphotography, email piyaporn.hop@gmail. com or call 095-950-9523.

View of the world RCB Galleria, 2nd floor River City Bangkok Charoen Krung 24 Until Aug 15, 11am-8pm

“365° (365 degrees)” is an exhibition by Spanish fashion photographer and artist Eugenio Recuenco who recounts moments in history and the influences of art, current affairs, politics, disasters, mankind’s achievements through photography, light-box installation and video. Expect to see events such as the Sept 11 attack on New York’s World Trade Center, highlights of the life of Queen Elizabeth II, the premiere screening of Star Wars, and the creative works of some of the world’s most loved artists.

Tickets cost 350 baht (250 baht for students, seniors and the disabled). Visit zipeventapp.com and ticketmelon.com.

Art inspired by air

RCB Galleria, 2nd floor

River City Bangkok

Charoen Krung 24

Until Aug 31, 11am-8pm “Something In The Air” is the first group exhibition by artists in residence from seven studios — 956 Contemporary Art, Gallery HOC, Imagine Gallery, J02 Gallery, J7 Gallery and Studio, Torch Ginger Gallery, and Young Wolf — located on the 3rd floor of River City Bangkok. For four months, they have dedicated themselves to creating artworks inspired by air from different interpretations and styles. They have a mutual belief that art is like the air that is around us and sustains our lives. Only 20 visitors are allowed to view the show at a time.

Visit rivercitybangkok.com or call 02-237-0077/8.

Layers of political climate Art Centre Building, SAC Gallery Sukhumvit 33 Until Sept 18, 10am-6pm Tuesday-Saturday

“The L/Royal Monument” features oil-on-canvas paintings and projected photographs by Wittawat Tongkeaw who uses traditional techniques and language of realistic painting to reflect his outlook on the country’s political crossroads, the stifled freedoms of expression and the paralysis that has engulfed Thai society. The paintings and installations on show are not merely hiding places for facts or political views but operate as sardonic renditions of the current political climate through the overlaying of meanings that have been suppressed.

Visit sac.gallery or call 02-662-0299.

Help Thai artists RCB Galleria, 2nd floor River City Bangkok Charoen Krung 24 Until Sept 30, 11am-8pm

“Individual Minds…Individual Signs” features artworks by wellknown artists reputed for their distinctive styles and individual points of view on their inner, outer and spiritual world. The exhibition is presented by Willows Art Hall, a nonfor-profit organisation established with the aim to assist Thai artists affected by the Covid-19 pandemic by providing them with space to show their works and put up for sale at reasonable prices. Different artists will rotate to showcase their works in each month. The line-up for July includes Vasan Sitthiket, Muangthai Busamaro, Gumsak Atipiboonsin, Matikorn Yurata, Panida Pimpilawan, Tor Traisorat, Kari Wright and Billy Chavalitt.

There is no admission fee. Visit rivercitybangkok.com.

Soothing art Number 1 Gallery, Silom 21 July 10-31, 11am-7pm Monday-Saturday

“Apart But Together” features oil paintings by artist Suwannee Sarakana, who expresses tender love and care within a family from the viewpoint of a mother who finds that the physical distancing among family members caused by the current situation can never make them feel far from each other. Her works focus on the protective love a mother has for her child which will only increase in times of danger.

Visit number1gallery.com or call 02-630-2523.

Art to remind of air pollution Warin Lab Contemporary O.P. Garden, Charoen Krung 36 July 15-Sept 15, 10.30am-7.30pm Tuesday-Saturday

“One Generation Plants The Trees, Another Gets The Shade” features a variety of media including paintings, sculptures, and installation art by Chiang Mai-based artist Thaiwijit Puengkasemsomboon who touches on the topical issue of air pollution resulting from his first-hand experience as a resident in the North of Thailand where smog from farmland burning filled the air at certain times of the year. The exhibition presents a hypothesis of the root cause of the air pollution issue which lies in humankind’s consumption habits.

Visit warinlab.com.

GET-TOGETHERS Bangkok design week Until July 31

Organised by Creative Economy Agency in collaboration with public and private organisations, the “Bangkok Design Week 2021” features a variety of programmes primarily via online channels and physically at many venues in Bangkok. The festival brings designs works and creative activities that are divided into seven event categories — work displays and exhibitions, panel discussions, workshops, concerts and performances, tours, creative flea markets, and special offers. Expect to see physical exhibitions and displays of design works at Bangkok’s leading creative economy districts — Charoen Krung-Song Wat, Sam Yan, Ari Samphan-Pradiphat and Thong Lor-Ekamai.

Visit bangkokdesignweek.com, facebook.com/BangkokDesignWeek or add Line Official Account: @ BangkokDesignWeek.

Art camp for kids Baan Rim Naam, Talat Noi July 19-23

Paron School of Art is holding “Makers Workshop”, a five-day art camp designed for children of two age groups — eight-12 and 13-18. Students will learn the basics of woodwork, card construction, clay and cement molding, candle making, tie dye, working with natural materials and weaving from subject specialists — all delivered in a way that is safe for young hands — resulting in beautiful collection of artworks, homeware and creative gifts to take home on the final day. The eight-12 year-old camp runs between 10am and 3pm and the 13-18 year-old camp between 10.15am and 3.15pm.

The fee is 10,500 baht per kid including daily lunches and snacks. Email hello@paronschool.art or call 089-795-8765.

WORKSHOP

Map to happiness

Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok

Soi Tonson, Lang Suan

July 10-11

Two of Thailand’s foremost masters of spirituality and consciousness will share the stage during the “Map To Happiness” workshop. Meet master Chate, a spiritual life coach and healer and master Ryu, a soft skills trainer and certified Mind Map by Tony Buzan instructor, who will help you find your inner map and power and master the skills necessary for the new normal life.

Places are limited to 30 persons. Visit wp.me/pbmsje-bT3 or call 088-665-9986.

SPORTS Run for hornbills

Held to raise funds for the Hornbill Research Foundation by ThaiRun and Friendly Creature page, “Save Hornbill Run” is a virtual 5K run open to anyone to run anytime and anywhere but within one day. Participants can use any smartwatch or mobile app to keep track of their distance and submit the results to vr.thai.run/ hornbill by July 30. Runners can enter as individuals or in pairs.

The application deadline is July 25. The application fee is 390 baht per person (750 baht per pair) including a Save Hornbill running shirt (two shirts if registered in pair). Every 50 baht from the application fee will be donated to the Hornbill Research Foundation. Visit race.thai.run/ hornbill.

CONTESTS Photo content

Oakwood Hotel and Residence Bangkok invites photography enthusiasts to enter its “Photo Content 2021” to vie for cash prizes worth 20,000 baht in total. Held under the theme “My New Oakwood Trip”, the contest encourages them to tell a photo story of travelling around Sathon, where the Oakwood hotel is located, as well as nearby Charoen Krung. Photographers can use any technique to capture photos that present new angles on tourism at both areas. Each entry should comprise of four photos, at least two of which must portray the hotel. Alternatively, they can submit a video lasting no longer than 60 seconds. The submission deadline is July 31.

Visit facebook.com/OakwoodHotelResBangkok or call 02-212-7090.

UOB painting

The 12th “UOB Painting of the Year (POY)” competition is accepting entries from established and emerging Thai artists who are invited to create artworks that showcase their creativity and imagination to vie for prizes worth 1.68 million baht in total. There are no restrictions on the mediums and techniques but paintings should be within 180cm in width and length including frame. Each entrant can submit no more than three works which must be original and have never been commercially used or exhibited before. They will be judged based on message, creativity, composition and technique. The top winner will receive a cash prize worth 750,000 baht and represent Thailand in the “UOB Southeast Asian Painting Of The Year” competition.

The submission deadline is Aug 15. Visit uob.co.th/poy.

Photos of kindness

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in Thailand (ICRC), in collaboration with Thai PBS, National Geographic Thailand and Thai News Pix, invites interested Thai residents living in Thailand to submit photographs under the theme “Kindness During Crises” to vie for cash prizes worth 47,000 baht in total. The photo contest is divided into age groups — below 25 years and 25 years and older. Entries must be digital photos taken using any kind of camera — DSLR, mirrorless, compact, smartphone or drone. Each contestant can submit no more than five photos, each of which must come with a caption of no more than 100 words. The top winner of each category will receive 10,000 baht while winners of the Popular Vote will be awarded 7,000 baht. There are also honourable mention awards worth 3,000 and 3,500 baht. Around 200 entries that pass the selection round will be displayed in an open exhibition in Bangkok in December.

The submission deadline is Aug 31. Visit facebook.com/icrcth, email icrc. thailand@gmail.com or call 081830-4357 and 085-914-1034.