Archipel Secret (Secret Archipelago)
26 March - 17 May 2015
Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France
curated by Khairuddin Hori
Opening Reception: Thursday, 26 March 2015, 9pm
The exhibition "Archipel secret [Secret Archipelago]" explores south-east Asia from the platform that is Singapore. Its multiple forms, aesthetic and cultural dimensions and intellectual practices were inherited from the history of its introduction to and confrontations with commerce, its belief system, its aristocratic dynasties and colonial incursions. Coveted for its natural resources - tin, rubber, spices and such well-known foodstuffs as pepper, sugar and coffee - the archipelago was also considered a place of have been invited to reflect its essence.
Artists: Ahmad Abu Baker, Reza Afisina, Ruangsak Anuwatwimon, Liu Cheng Hua, Chris Chong Chan Fui, Mideo Cruz, Kaywayan De Guia, Dex Fernandez, Azmy Hassan, ISE, Aung Ko, Aye Ko, Zai Kuning, Le Brothers, Gerald Leow, Kamin Lertchaiprasert, Lynn Lu, Tran Loung, Vendy Methodos, Hayati Mokhtar, NADA, Zaki Razak, Tisna Sanjaya, Svay Sareth, Angie Seah, Shirley Soh, Speakcryptic, RIch Streitmatter-Tran, Dennis Tan, Jedsada Tangtrakulwong, Ryan Vilamael, Lee Wen, Andree Weschler, Iwan Wijono, Anida Yoeu Ali
Distance, Between the Journeys (ระยะห่างระหว่างทางเดิน)
14 March - 30 April 2015
Tadu-Thaiyarnyon Contemporary Art, Bangkok, Thailand
curated by Apisak Sonjod
Opening Reception: Saturday, 14 March 2015, 6pm
Artists: Amrit Chusuwan, Bussaraporn Thongchai, Chaiwat Kudaphan, Dearborn K. Mendhaka, Ittirawee Chotirawee, Jarus Kumjan, Jedsada Tangtrakulwong, Jirawut Ueasungkimsate, Jockel Liess, Lukpliw Junpudsa, Ormkaew Kallayanapong, Panachai Chaijirarat, Paritas Hutangkul, Phansa Buddharaksa, Songchai Buachum, Watith Tungjai, Yurawan Chompol
Far Away But Near, 2015, two short stories on 3 and 5-meter tape measures