Richard Koh Fine Art Bangkok invites art lovers to explore the phenomenon of recalling scenes and events as they have happened before during “Deja Vu: The Last Chapter”, which will kick off on Saturday and run until May 11.
On showcase will be the latest series of thought-provoking works of esteemed Thai artist Natee Utarit, whose skilful re-envisioning of the past and present will take viewers on a journey of the intersections of culture, identity and history.
Conceived in 2019, the series unfolds the hypothetical journey of Buddha to the West, where he encounters Greco-Roman culture and other symbols from both the Eastern and Western worlds.
His exploration is deeply rooted in his quest for identity amidst the remnants of colonial conditioning still present in Thailand. Through a reflective analysis of his own culture, he engages in dialogue with the colonial…
