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ART BEAT

- Winds of Persia , photography by Hirokazu Yuasa, at Rotunda Gallery, Neilson Hays Library, Surawong Road. Until January 30.

In his first solo show in Thailand, Japanese photographer Hirokazu Yuasa invites viewers to put behind their media-shaped knowledge of Iran and witness the actuality of this country through his lens.

Call 02-233-1731.

- Sor Kor Sor , group visual art exhibition, at Tadu Contemporary Art, 7th Floor, Barcelona Motor Building, Thiam Ruam Mit Road. Until January 12.

The exhibition features work by students at the Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Art, Silpakorn University, and attempts to translate the abstract concept of "sending happiness" into tangible art in each artist's individual style.

Call 02-645-2461.

- One Soul , paintings by Vichian Boonmeemak, at Paradox Art Gallery, Ekkamai Soi 17. Until February 4.

The exhibition showcases over 36 abstract expressionist paintings which are the reflection of the search and the journey from the artist's spiritual experience, all to exemplify his faith in love, freedom and harmony.

Call 02-559-2364 ext 322/3.

- Pause and Play , interactive multimedia exhibition by Thanaraj Vangsiripaisal and Koichi Shimizu, at the Queen's Gallery, Ratchadamnoen Klang Avenue. Until February 12.

Another exhibition to mark the 120th year of Thai-Japanese relations, featuring work by a Thai photographer and a Japanese sound designer, both seeking to find a way to reflect each other's character through art.

Call 02-281-5360.

- Life of Lanna , group painting exhibition, at 9 Art Gallery/Architect Studio, Phaholyotin Road, Chiang Rai. Tomorrow until January 31.

Participating artists include Weerachol Srila, Somchit Chaisiri, Nares Boontieng, Manit Gowarit and Samart Wijanto.

Call 05-371-9110.

- Vivid , paintings by Bhensine Nilavadhanananda, at the National Gallery, Chao Fa Road. Tomorrow until January 31.

Call 02-282-2639/40.

- A Puppet Interlude , solo painting exhibition by Chaiyot Jindagun, at ArtGorillas ArtGallery, 2nd Floor, Lido Multiplex, Siam Square Soi 3. Tuesday until February 8.

Chaiyot translates the grace and sublime beauty of puppets into more than 10 large-scale paintings that aim to raise the appreciation of puppetry among the young in Thailand.

Call 02-658-3975.

- From an Island South: Australian Landscapes , group contemporary art exhibition by artists from Tasmania, at PSG Art Gallery, the Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts, Silpakorn University. Tuesday until January 27.

The exhibition features the work of prominent Australian artists Julie Gough, David Keeling, Jonathan Kimberley, Bea Maddock, David Stephenson, Richard Wastell and Philip Wolfhagen, all paying tribute to the intense beauty of their homeland by bringing to life Tasmania's dense forests, dramatic coastlines and rugged mountains.

Call 02-221-0820.

- Garden of the Power , oils-on-canvas by Eriko Ishikawa, at the Garden Gallery and Cafe', Neilson Hays Library, Surawong Road. Tuesday until January 30.

Bangkok-based Japanese artist Eriko Ishikawa offers a range of small- and large-scale collage-style paintings using a variety of techniques. Characterised by dreamlike flowers, a pastel palette and collages made of bus tickets, newspapers and special fabrics, these paintings ooze the beauty of flowers with an abstract feel.

Call 02-233-1731.

- Nice and Naughty , paintings and drawings by Charuorn Thongthai, at Nospace Gallery, Pridi Banomyong 20, Sukhumvit Road Soi 71. Tuesday until February 8.

An up-and-coming young female artist, Charuorn's pastel-tinted cartoon-like artwork is fresh, catchy and unique.

Call 08-6789-8966.

- Triptychs , photography by Josef Polleross, at La Lanta Fine Art, 2nd Floor, Ban Silom, Silom Road Soi 19. Tuesday until January 31.

With each image capturing a unique moment that has come to life and has passed, assembled in a triptych, the collection reveals snapshot from the life of monks, street vendors, bike riders and women. Presented with no dramatic manipulation. the weight is not on the documentary aspect of the images.

Call 02-266-9180