The announcement was made during a press conference at the Bangkok Art and Culture Center yesterday (Feb 27), led by Prasop Riangngen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Culture.
Phuket was selected as the host city for the fourth edition of the Thailand Biennale due to its rich cultural heritage, natural beauty and well-established infrastructure for international events, said an official report of the press event in Bangkok yesterday.
The festival will be held under the theme ‘Eternity’, exploring the sustainable relationship between humans and nature through various forms of contemporary art. The event aims to establish Phuket as a creative art city while boosting tourism and the local economy.
A total of 60 artists will participate in the festival, with 49 selected so far, including 15 Thai and 34 international artists.
The first group of 30 artists was introduced at the press conference. Leading the artistic direction are Arin Rungjang, the 2020 Silpakorn Artist in Visual Arts, and David Teh, alongside curators Marisa Pantharakratchadet and Hera Chan.
The exhibition will span three main zones across Phuket’s districts, featuring venues such as the Suang Luang (King’s Park), the Old Tantalum Factory, Bang Wad Reservoir and Sirinat National Park. These locations will serve as platforms for artistic expression, highlighting themes of environmental consciousness and cultural heritage, said the report.
At the event in Bangkok, Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat emphasised the province’s readiness to host the event, with support from government and private sectors, local businesses and artist networks.
He highlighted Phuket’s reputation as a world-class tourist destination and a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, positioning it as an ideal host for the Biennale.
National artist Mr Arin elaborated on the concept of ‘Eternal Kalpa’, which seeks to create a dialogue on sustainability and the balance between human existence and the environment. The festival will include art installations, performances and exhibitions that intertwine contemporary artistic perspectives with Phuket’s natural and cultural landscapes.
The Thailand Biennale, Phuket 2025, is expected to attract art enthusiasts, tourists and cultural figures from around the world. Organisers invite the public to engage with the event, fostering an exchange of artistic ideas and strengthening Thailand’s position on the global cultural stage, said the report.
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