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Art expo ‘The Spirits of Maritime Crossing’ sets sail for Venice Biennale

The Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) Foundation recently announced that 15 artworks by Southeast Asian artists were headed to Italy’s famed City of Canals.

Poster of the event

“The Spirits of Maritime Crossing” a collateral event of the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, will showcase 15 artworks by artists from Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines and elsewhere from April 20 to November 24.

A Scene from Spirit of Maritime CrossingB
A Scene from Spirit of Maritime CrossingB

Curated by Prof. Dr Apinan Poshyananda, it features paintings, sculptures, mixed media works, and video installations.

“The Spirits of Maritime Crossing” highlights themes of displacement, diaspora, colonialism, and cultural hybrids across Southeast Asia, with a focus on water and maritime journeys.

Curator Prof. Dr Apinan Poshyananda

Participating artists include established and…

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