Thailand
Founded in 2017, Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) is an art festival set in the capital of Thailand. Spanning various venues over a period of four months, BAB transforms the bustling city of Bangkok into a lively hub that celebrates art, creativity, and culture. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in contemporary art from a diverse range of contemporary artists, both local and international, throughout the city in art and cultural spaces, as well as in Bangkok’s iconic landmarks, temples and public spaces.
The inaugural Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB 2018) themed Beyond Bliss was the first major international contemporary art festival in Thailand and attracted over two million visitors across 20 venues featuring 75 artists; while BAB 2020, Espace Routes, garnered 2.3 million viewers online and over 400 thousand visitors across 10 venues showcasing 82 artists, despite being mounted amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. Those numbers were among the highest for the eight international biennales that kept to schedule during lockdowns. Our last edition of BAB 2022, CHAOS : CALM, welcomed nearly 1 million visitors across 12 venues that showcased 73 artists.
In addition, BAB is accompanied by a rigorous programme of public events, including educational conferences, talks, hands-on workshops, guided visits, publications, and online programs to ensure a memorable and educational experience for all.