ART BEAT

Explore the World 'Gateway to South Africa' , photo exhibition, at Lifestyle Hall, 2nd Floor, Siam Paragon. Until February 4.

Photographs by Duangdao Suwanarungsi, CEO and publisher of Nature Explorer, capturing the wildlife and beautiful landscapes of South Africa.

Call 02-377-5370.

17th Parallel , 27th solo exhibition by Thai artist Somboon Hormtienthong, formerly based in Germany, at H Gallery, Sathon Soi 12 and Art Republic, Peninsula Plaza, Ratchadamri. Today until March 31.

The latest exhibition by renowned abstract artist Somboon. Works on paper can be seen at Art Republic, and oil on canvas at H Gallery.

Call 02-652-1801 or 02-652-1817.

Thailand's Heart , paintings by Jay Surasen, on the Mezzanine Floor, Sofitel Central Plaza, Bangkok. Today until February 28.

Jay Surasen spent six months creating this collection of paintings using acrylics with a Chinese brush. Over 80 paintings revolve around His Majesty the King's activities for his people.

Call 02-937-2222 ext 4277.

Eternity , paintings by Naret Yamaharn, at Rotunda Gallery, Surawong Road. Today until February 27.

Large-scale abstract and figurative paintings by the award-winning artist continue to follow themes of change and the cyclical nature of life.

Call 02-233-1731 ext 3.

(Non)-Absolute Ideals , group visual art exhibition, at the National Gallery, Chao Fa Road. Tomorrow until February 28.

Featuring work by Vachira Korntong, Tawatchai Puntusawasdi, Preekamon Chiowanich, Pradit Tungprasartwong and Sakchai Boon-intr.

Call 02-282-2639-40 ext 14 or 17.

Wave of Passion , group exhibition, at Teo+Namfah Gallery, Ozono Complex, Sukhumvit 39. Tomorrow until February 25.

Various media including painting, print, sculpture, music, photography, poetry and short films by artists including Pichai Nirand, Tawee Rajaneekorn, Nonzee Nimibutr and Tada Varich.

Call 02-259-6117.

Streetworks: Inside Outside Yokohama , exhibition of video work by Australian artists Shaun Gladwell and Craig Walsh, at the Art Centre, 7th Floor, Centre of Academic Resources, Chulalongkorn University. Tomorrow until March 5.

Gladwell and Walsh have produced work that generates tension between the gallery and the street during the International Triennale of Contemporary Art Yokohama 2005.

Call 02-218-2965.

Collaboration , communication design exhibition, at Bangkok University Gallery, Rangsit Campus, 2nd Floor, Surat Osathanugrah Library. From Saturday until March 31.

An exhibition displaying communication design by five new designers who present their individual perspectives that originated from their experiences as designers and citizens.

Call 02-350-3626.

You Only Live Twice , solo exhibition by Tintin Cooper, PSG Gallery, Silpakorn University. From Saturday until February 14.

British-Thai artist combines video installations, drawings, sound and 3D work in a schizophrenic labyrinth of narrow wooden tunnels and dimly lit passageways.

Call 08-6312-7377

Bangkok Post
Friday February 02, 2007