Thavibu Gallery
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Since its establishment in 1998, Thavibu Gallery in Bangkok, Thailand has been keeping abreast with the growth of contemporary art practices of Thailand
, Vietnam
and Burma and has since been showcasing the art that best reflects the cultural identity of these countries. By exhibiting works of both senior established artists as well as upcoming talents, the gallery showcases art that is diverse and appealing to a broad audience. Specially curated exhibitions and documentation has enabled art enthusiasts an insight into the vibrant social environment of these three countries that are historically linked though with very different political and economic identities.
The vibrant social landscape of Thailand that has been at odds with its Buddhist history continues to be an interesting topic for visual artists. From Vietnam, the romanticism and articulate aesthetics imbued into the visual arts through the influences of Indochina’s French Colonial rule continues to be evident in the unique lacquer works while Burmese contemporary art is reflective of its current condition.
By participating regularly in major art fairs and interacting with established auction houses such as Sotheby's
and Christie's
, Thavibu Gallery has showcased the art to a broader audience. Through its interaction with major art institutions in Asia and Europe, Thavibu Gallery has enabled artists to participate in non commercial shows. Several of the artists represented by the gallery have works in the permanent collections of art museums in Asia, including the National Museum of Myanmar
, the National Art Gallery of Malaysia, Singapore Art Museum
, Queensland Art Gallery
and the Fukuoka Art Museum
.
, Jirapat Tatsanasomboon, Kritsana Chaikitwattana, Thaweesak Srithongdee, Therdkiat Wangwatcharakul, Angkana Kongpetch, Jittagarn Kaewtinkoy, Navin Rawanchaikul
Vietnamese artists represented include: Truong Tan, Dinh Quan, Le Quang Ha, Trinh Tuan, Nguyen Trung, Pham An Hai, Van Duong Thanh, Dinh Y Nhi, Nguyen Thi Chau Giang
Burmese artists represented include: Aung Kyaw Htet, Aung Myint
, U Lun Gywe
, MPP Yei Myint, Phyu Mon, Aye Ko, Nyein Chan Su, Htein Lin
, Chaw Ei Thein
Thavibu Gallery on Facebook
Free downloadable catalogues (pdf) for art exhibitions
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
, Vietnam
Vietnam
Vietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –...
and Burma and has since been showcasing the art that best reflects the cultural identity of these countries. By exhibiting works of both senior established artists as well as upcoming talents, the gallery showcases art that is diverse and appealing to a broad audience. Specially curated exhibitions and documentation has enabled art enthusiasts an insight into the vibrant social environment of these three countries that are historically linked though with very different political and economic identities.
The vibrant social landscape of Thailand that has been at odds with its Buddhist history continues to be an interesting topic for visual artists. From Vietnam, the romanticism and articulate aesthetics imbued into the visual arts through the influences of Indochina’s French Colonial rule continues to be evident in the unique lacquer works while Burmese contemporary art is reflective of its current condition.
By participating regularly in major art fairs and interacting with established auction houses such as Sotheby's
Sotheby's
Sotheby's is the world's fourth oldest auction house in continuous operation.-History:The oldest auction house in operation is the Stockholms Auktionsverk founded in 1674, the second oldest is Göteborgs Auktionsverk founded in 1681 and third oldest being founded in 1731, all Swedish...
and Christie's
Christie's
Christie's is an art business and a fine arts auction house.- History :The official company literature states that founder James Christie conducted the first sale in London, England, on 5 December 1766, and the earliest auction catalogue the company retains is from December 1766...
, Thavibu Gallery has showcased the art to a broader audience. Through its interaction with major art institutions in Asia and Europe, Thavibu Gallery has enabled artists to participate in non commercial shows. Several of the artists represented by the gallery have works in the permanent collections of art museums in Asia, including the National Museum of Myanmar
National Museum of Myanmar
The National Museum of Myanmar, , located in Dagon, Yangon, is the main museum of Burmese art, history and culture in Myanmar. Founded in 1952, the five-story museum has an extensive collection of ancient artifacts, ornaments, works of art, inscriptions and historic memorabilia, related to history,...
, the National Art Gallery of Malaysia, Singapore Art Museum
Singapore Art Museum
The Singapore Art Museum contains the national art collection of Singapore. It has a collection of 7,750 pieces of Singaporean and Southeast Asian modern and contemporary art, and has an expanding collection of new Asian and international contemporary art.- History :Officially opened in 1996, it...
, Queensland Art Gallery
Queensland Art Gallery
The Queensland Art Gallery is part of the Queensland Cultural Centre, and is located nearest to Brisbane River at South Bank...
and the Fukuoka Art Museum
Fukuoka Art Museum
Fukuoka Art Museum is an encyclopedic art museum in Fukuoka, Japan. It contains a notable collection of Asian art and exhibits various temporary exhibitions - in November 2010 it hosted a large exhibition of Marc Chagall's work.-External links:*...
.
Artists represented
Thai artists represented include: Pinaree Sanpitak, Vasan SitthiketVasan Sitthiket
Vasan Sitthiket , born on October 7, 1957 in Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand is a Thai contemporary visual artist. A graduate of the College of Fine Art in Bangkok, he has works in many fields, including painting and poetry...
, Jirapat Tatsanasomboon, Kritsana Chaikitwattana, Thaweesak Srithongdee, Therdkiat Wangwatcharakul, Angkana Kongpetch, Jittagarn Kaewtinkoy, Navin Rawanchaikul
Navin Rawanchaikul
Navin Rawanchaikul is a Thai artist with Japanese permanent resident status whose ancestral roots are in Hindu-Punjabi communities of what is now Pakistan. He has developed a unique and vast body of works that rely heavily on team spirit and collaboration, and are most often produced under the...
Vietnamese artists represented include: Truong Tan, Dinh Quan, Le Quang Ha, Trinh Tuan, Nguyen Trung, Pham An Hai, Van Duong Thanh, Dinh Y Nhi, Nguyen Thi Chau Giang
Burmese artists represented include: Aung Kyaw Htet, Aung Myint
Aung Myint
Aung Myint ; born 27 October 1946 is a Burmese painter and performance artist. He is considered a pioneer in experimental art, rejecting traditional romanticism and confronting social and critical issues through a range of distinctive styles and media.-Life:...
, U Lun Gywe
Lun Gywe
Lun Gywe is a Burmese painter who works in oil and watercolor. Outside of Myanmar his work has been exhibited, often in solo shows, in Japan, the Republic of Korea, the People's Republic of China, Australia, New York, the Republic of Singapore.-Life:...
, MPP Yei Myint, Phyu Mon, Aye Ko, Nyein Chan Su, Htein Lin
Htein Lin
- Early life :Htein Lin was born in Mezaligon, Sagaing Division in northern Burma. From 1985, he studied for a Bachelor of Law degree at Yangon University...
, Chaw Ei Thein
Books published
- Flavours – Thai Contemporary Art by Steven Pettifor (ISBN 9749173767)
- Old Myanmar [Burmese] Paintings in the Collection of U Win by Hla Tin HTun (ISBN 9749931823)
- U Lun Gywe – A Master Painter from Myanmar by Jorn Middelborg (Ed) (ISBN 9749290569)
- Dinh Quan – Lacquer Paintings by Jorn Middelborg (Ed) (ISBN 9749206622)
- Trinh Tuan – Lacquer Paintings by Jorn Middelborg (Ed) (ISBN 9749110390)
- Cong Kim Hoa – Lacquer Paintings by Shireen Naziree (ISBN 9789749468371)
- Impressions and Expressions – Vietnamese Contemporary Painting by Shireen Naziree and Phan Cam Thuong (ISBN 9789749433683)
- Art works by Bui Xuan Phai from the collection of Van Duong Thanh by Jorn Middelborg (Ed) (ISBN 9789749495186)
- Pham An Hai – Expressions & Abstractions by Jorn Middelborg (Ed) (ISBN 9789747348606)
- Aung Kyaw Htet – Myanmar Inspirations by Shireen Naziree (ISBN 9789748102931)
- Feasting the Female Form – U Lun Gywe by Shireen Naziree and Jorn Middelborg (ISBN 9786169072904)
External links
Thavibu Gallery websiteThavibu Gallery on Facebook
Free downloadable catalogues (pdf) for art exhibitions