During the summer of 2017, many major artevents have taken place in Europe – especially in Germany. Such events include the documenta 14 which is held every five years in Kassel and Skulptur-Projekte, held every ten years in Münster. This summer has seen the simultaneous staging of these major exhibitions which normally take place at different frequencies.
In its function as cultural representation of Germany, the Goethe-Institut Thailand is particularly interested in movements and changes in the art scene which reflect or affect our society. It aims to introduce part of the German art scene and some different perspectives to the Thai audience with a “Goethe pop-up art space”. This art space will take place at the Cho Why from October 1-14, 2017 when the gallery itself will be turned into a pop-up Goethe-Insitut. (Free admission)

Programm:
October 1, 2017 at 16:00 – 19:00 Hrs.
A discussion on how & why major international art events should count
Speaker: Thanom Chapakdee, Kamol Phaosavasdi and Arin Rungjang
Moderator: Penwadee Nophaket Manont
During the summer of this year, a number of major international art events have taken place all over the world. In a debate with our audience, we would like to investigate how and why art events influence social and explore and discuss why they ought to be considered of such high significance. Please come along and join in this debate.
*Discussion in Thai with English translation
Pre-registration required at https://goo.gl/forms/gnSkehRHNmLkvw3M2

October 6-14, 2017
Opening at October 5, 2017 at 18.30 Hrs.
Exhibition:
1. ALBRECHT PISCHEL: ‘HUNGRY GHOSTS’
Albrecht Pischel, artist-in-residence of the Goethe-Institut, has been investigating the complex Chinese folk tradition of joss paper (ghost paper) and its burning as an offering to ancestors, gods and stray spirits: a tradition which is still very much alive in Bangkok’s Chinatown today. Following his exhibition ‘SORY SONY’ in September, the artist now presents a second ephemeral installation based on his research and work with paper effigies.
2. WORKER PORTRAITS 2007 – 2013: Photographs by Ralf Tooten
This is a selection of Tooten’s worker portraits, shot between 2007-2013. Ralf Tooten, a German photographer who has been living in Bangkok for more than 12 years, provides a fascinating look at the “worker bees” of globalization.

October 9, 2017 at 19:00 Hrs.
‘HUNGRY GHOSTS’: Lecture and artist talk
Lecture and artist talk with Goethe-Institut artist-in-residence Albrecht Pischel and Goethe-Institut director Maren Niemeyer about the current project “Hungry Ghosts” which he has been working on during his residency.
*Lecture and Talk in English
Pre-registration at https://goo.gl/forms/4XEDgIZrb0Ln7XQr1

Address:Cho Why, Soi Nana 17, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, CHINATOWN, Bangkok, Thailand

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