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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

A different perspective

Wittawat Tongkeaw at his third solo exhibition ‘The L/Royal Monument’. Photos: Somchai Poomlard

Wittawat Tongkeaw is an artist who stands for democratic ideals and social change. At his third solo exhibition, “The L/Royal Monument”, Wittawat conveys how his political views have changed. His turning point came after he read books in different fields such as philosophy and social science, as well as some that are banned.

“I read books in order to find answers to what I do not understand and the more I read, the more I have no excuse for not believing. I have gained knowledge of things I was not aware of before,” said Wittawat.

“The title of this exhibition, ‘The L/Royal Monument’, refers to the parallel between mainstream and alternative viewpoints. The exhibition does not mention people in…

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