ART BEAT

Outlook News - Thursday December 20, 2007

ART

ART BEAT

- Bamboo House, sculpture and installation by Joan Backes, at PSG Art Gallery, Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Art, Silpakorn University, Na Phra Lan road. Until December 29.

Backes tackles environmental issues by building a house of bamboo and a sculptural tree, which serve to raise awareness on global warming.

Call 02-225-8991.

- Heart of the Kingdom, photography exhibition by Dacho Buranabunpot, at the National Gallery, Chao Fa Road. Until January 16.

Thailand's internationally-recognised lensman Dacho Buranabunpot unveils a collection of photographs of HM the King during the 60th anniversary celebrations of HM's accession to the throne, and Her Majesty the Queen during her recent visit to Russia.

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

- In Dreams, paintings by Amorn Pinpimai, at Galerie Panisa, Mahidol Road, Chiang Mai. Until January 7.

Amorn's paintings attempt to illustrate the idea of secluded serenity amid chaotic surroundings.

Call 05-320-2779.

- Marr's Territory, solo exhibition by Maethawee Chiraphong, at Whitespace Gallery, 2nd Floor Lido, Siam Square Soi 3. Until January 13.

Maethawee reflects on this world where attachment and obsession dominate a man's emotional landscape, using animated characters and break-down colours.

Call 02-252-2900.

- Move Closer, painting and photography, at Bangkok University Gallery, Rama IV Road. Until January 15.

Two Chinese artists, painter Huang Yuanqing and photo artist Luo Yongjin, will showcase their works with an aim to create an exchange in ideas and art intellect between Thai art enthusiasts, artists, students and their Asian counterparts.

Call 02-350-3626.

- The 7th Thailand Art of Stucco Exhibition 2007, at the National Gallery, Chao Fa Road. Until December 28.

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

- Four for One, One for Four... NO MORE, group photography exhibition, at Pasta Cafe', Nimmanhemin Road, Chiang Mai. Saturday until January 4.

The exhibition features montages of China through the eyes and lens of four photographers at different times.

Call 08-5030-0300.

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