ACCESS BANGKOK: New International Art Fair Set to Energize Thailand’s Cultural Scene

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ACCESS BANGKOK: An Inaugural Edition of the New International Art Fair in Bangkok

ACCESS BANGKOK is set to showcase its inaugural edition, an international art fair aiming to invigorate Bangkok’s vibrant art scene. Taking place from December 5 to 7, 2024, at Pinnacle Hall, ICONSIAM, ACCESS BANGKOK brings together a diverse lineup of 30 galleries—including 12 esteemed galleries from Korea, 12 renowned names from Bangkok, and six others from Southeast Asia and beyond. ACCESS BANGKOK promises an art fair experience both offline and online (with OVR—Online Viewing Room), along with a variety of art-related activities for collectors and art enthusiasts.

ACCESS BANGKOK: Participating Galleries

Among the exhibitors are prominent institutions such as the familiar name in art market, Johyun Gallery and Gallery2 from Korea, joined by influential spaces like ThisWeekendRoom, A-Lounge Contemporary, Baik Art, and Gallery Soso, known for spotlighting Korea’s emerging artists on the global stage. New-generation galleries such as CDA, Objecthood, and FFF bring an experimental edge to the fair.

Alongside Bangkok’s leading galleries including 333 Gallery, Gallery VER, Joyman Gallery, SAC Gallery, Nova Contemporary, number1gallery, RCB Experimental Art Lab and Warin Lab Contemporary plus the international known Tang Contemporary Art and Richard Koh Projects. Moreover, the, Bangkok CityCity Gallery will also feature its participation with an art book lounge in the fair—a natural extension of its work as an organizer of the famous Bangkok Art Book Fair.

Background of ACCESS BANGKOK

Interestingly, the event is supported by the Korean government’s cultural fund, which seeks to open new global opportunities for Korean artists. It’s intriguing to see that the Korean government is investing to open doors for Korean artists in Thailand.

ACCESS BANGKOK is co-organized by Korea-based ARTMEETSLIFE (AML), a professional in art fair production, and ARTUE, which brings its digital capabilities to ensure that ACCESS BANGKOK is accessible both online and offline. Recognizing Bangkok’s potential as a rising cultural capital, AML and ARTUE have chosen this city for their inaugural fair to foster new connections and elevate Thailand’s presence on the global art stage.

Bo Young Song, CEO of ARTUE, said, “Thailand is already home to numerous artists with international acclaim and hosts prestigious biennales. We are thrilled and honored to participate in bringing Bangkok into the global art market. I hope this occasion sparks meaningful cultural exchange between our two nations. Bangkok has unlimited potential, and just as Frieze Seoul has helped establish Korea as an Asian art hub, we look forward to seeing more exciting events unfold in Bangkok in the future.”

ACCESS BANGKOK Co-Events for Art Collectors, Enthusiasts, and Practitioners

Beyond the gallery showcases, ACCESS BANGKOK has joined forces with leading cultural institutions in Thailand to offer a wide range of activities designed to engage visitors with art and culture. The Bangkok Kunsthalle will host an exclusive VVIP dinner for top collectors, while A+ WORKS of ART will welcome exhibitors and the local art community to a lively evening at their deCentral Bangkok pop-up on December 5. MOCA Bangkok will enhance the event with a VIP party on December 6, fostering connections between art enthusiasts, professionals, and visitors.

“MOCA BANGKOK is thrilled to support Bangkok’s inaugural international art fair, uniting a remarkable selection of Thai and Korean galleries,” said Kit Kanachai Bencharongkul, director of MOCA Bangkok. “We are honored to host two new exhibitions celebrating this cross-cultural creativity and look forward to a new era for the art ecosystem, strengthening connections between countries through the transformative power of contemporary art.”

Additionally, on December 6, The Bangkok Kunsthalle will host a conversation between renowned interior designer Teo Yang and ARTUE CEO Bo Young Song, exploring the intersections of art, design, and digital innovation. Further showcasing Korean cultural influence, architect and bestselling author Hyunjoon Yoo will deliver a lecture at Chulalongkorn University on December 3, hosted by the Korean Cultural Center in Thailand.

ACCESS BANGKOK: Visiting Information

ACCESS BANGKOK will be open to the public from December 5 to 7, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Pinnacle Hall, ICONSIAM, with offer free entry for all visitors. A daily English-language docent tour, led by a Korean art specialist, will highlight key exhibitions from participating Korean galleries, offering collectors and art lovers a closer look at Korea’s contemporary art scene.

For more information, please visit artue.io. and here full gallery list.

Story: Tae Art Man