Presented during Songkran, the Thai New Year, the exhibition reflects on the idea of renewal as a subtle shift in awareness. Through painting and contemporary visual practices, the artists explore memory, perception, and the quiet transformations that emerge in everyday life.

Widely recognized  as a festive celebration, Songkran also marks a symbolic beginning of a new cycle through the element of water, offering a moment for pause and reflection before moving forward. Taking this seasonal transition as its starting point, New Beginning explores how a sense of beginning may arise not from dramatic change, but through subtle shifts in awareness shaped by lived experience in the post-pandemic era.

At the center of the exhibition is Yuta Okuda’s With Gratitude series, created during the COVID-19 pandemic. As everyday assumptions and relationships were disrupted, Okuda turned inward, discovering that consciously directing gratitude toward what already exists could gently alter one’s inner posture.

Resonating with this perspective, the exhibition also includes works by three additional artists. Maho Takahashi explores childhood memory and the formation of identity through the character-like figure ANOKO, visualizing fragile inner states prior to transformation. Jidapa Chansirisarthaporn draws from personal memory, bodily sensation, and lived experience to trace emotional contours and evoke introspection. Ratchawoot Kuruwongwattana focuses on everyday perception and the flow of time, capturing subtle atmospheres that precede change.

Rather than urging transformation directly, New Beginning offers a quiet space for reflection—,inviting viewers to encounter the present with renewed awareness at the threshold of a new cycle.

THAIPOGRAPHY explores the power of Thai script, typography and language as vessels that move beyond communication. Rooted in centuries of cultural heritage, Thai letters continue to evolve within contemporary visual culture, transforming into patterns, symbols, codes and forms that transcend the boundaries of spoken meaning. Each artist engages with the alphabet as both subject and medium, revealing how language preserves history while inspiring new creative vocabularies.

The exhibition features works in painting, installation, print, digital art, sculpture and mixed media. Together the artists reinterpret the materiality and symbolism of Thai script through both traditional techniques and contemporary experimentation. Their approaches reflect individual perspectives while contributing to a collective dialogue about how language shapes identity at personal, social and cultural levels.

As visitors move through the exhibition, they are invited not only to observe but to participate. Through interaction and response, the gallery becomes a space where letters reveal emotional resonance and dynamic presence. THAIPOGRAPHY positions Thai script as a vital and adaptable cultural force that bridges heritage and innovation, tradition and experimentation, and individuality and collective identity.

Artists:
ADD Peerapat, Aphist Sid, Artsaveworld, BAMBAMMS, Beejoir X Gong, BLACKBUZZ, Kanrapee, Komsan Phetsit, LuckyLeg, Naraphat Sakarthornsap, Natnapat Kullananant, PHAYANCHANA,  Sornchai Phongsa, Teerapon Sisung, Tunlaya Dunn

Unveiling Leather: The Language of Modularity explores the dualities of leather art in both two- and three-dimensional forms. Rooted in the principles of proportion and modernist clarity, the exhibition places modularity at its core, investigating how adaptable forms can respond to the transformations of space and existence.

Seven artists, Francois Weiss, Latthapon Korkiatarkul, Pannaphan Yodmanee, Samita Rungkwansiriroj, Soichiro Shimizu, Terawat Teankaprasith, and Trey Hurst, bring diverse approaches to this medium. In their hands, leather is seen not only as surface but also as structure. It balances strength with pliability and precision with fluidity. Stretched into panels, stitched into grids, folded into volume, or layered into rhythmic patterns, each gesture turns leather into a module, a building block capable of repetition and reconfiguration. Some emphasize clarity with geometric sequences that echo architectural proportions. Others allow the material’s resistance to flex and twist, suggesting more organic outcomes.

Together their works integrate traditional and contemporary innovations with artisanal expertise. Leather defies the conventions of craft, appearing in diverse forms such as sculpture, woven objects, or painterly compositions, while conveying both function and emotion. Each piece begins with admiration for the material and a deep respect for generational craftsmanship, evolving with the times. As a whole, the exhibition presents leather as a living medium, capable of carrying memory, embodying proportion, and shaping new ideas. Visitors are invited to experience leather not simply as craft, but as a design language that connects material, maker, and modern life, with the support of Archives Design.
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Exhibition Period: September 20 – December 7, 2025
Venue: ART Space by MOCA BANGKOK, Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River

This exhibition serves as a reflection on the delicate relationship between humanity and the environment. Motivated by his fascination with the complexities of human behavior, Thaiwijit uses this body of work to explore how our actions—whether driven by creativity or consumption—affect the world we live in. Through portraits and conceptual pieces, he examines the consequences of unchecked desires and how they contribute to the broader challenges faced by our planet.

The saying “A hundred fathers, a thousand mothers” is a common Thai expression that refers to the gathering of people from many different places, each with unique backgrounds, thoughts, habits, and mindsets. Thaiwijit’s set of imaginative portraits portrays individuals who play important roles in shaping our world. These portraits reflect the great abilities of the human mind, which has the potential to both create and destroy the environment we inhabit.

As humanity evolves, we have developed in ways that go beyond our basic needs. However, when human greed becomes untamed, it leads to the inevitable self-destruction of both ourselves and the planet. Thaiwijit’s work captures this tension, reminding us of the delicate balance between creation and destruction, and inviting us to reflect on our impact on the world around us.

The works in Misfit are more than art objects—they are narrative threads from Mook’s personal and artistic evolution. Her signature use of upcycled materials, intricate patterns, and experimental techniques reflect a defiance of aesthetic norms and a refusal to conform. Each piece marks a chapter in a creative journey shaped by both rejection and resilience.

Misfit is a cathartic celebration of individuality—a bold statement of the artist’s desire to make an impact. It reminds us that the most stirring, original works often come from the margins, shaped by those who dare to be different in a world that rewards conformity.

The phrase “Ars longa, vita brevis”—art is long, life is short—underscores the exhibition’s essence: the enduring power of art to transcend time. In Thai culture, longevity is more than lifespan—it is deeply tied to well-being, balance, and meaningful living. Greetings like “wishing you happiness and good health” reflect this cultural value. A long life alone does not ensure happiness; physical, emotional, and spiritual health are equally vital.

Color plays a key role in representing life’s journey—each hue and brushstroke capturing emotions, transitions, and memory. Thai art and design, from temple murals to silk textiles, express this through vibrant and serene palettes, mirroring the nation’s spirit and harmony. Ultimately, this exhibition invites viewers to reflect on the beauty of life not only in its length, but in its depth, vitality, and creative expression.

“A Whole New World”, the iconic soundtrack from Aladdin (1992), has inspired audiences worldwide with its message of freedom and hope. These themes are echoed in this exhibition, which emerged from a desire to unburden, break free, and explore the unknown—through the lens of each artist’s uniquely mysterious world.

The “New World” is shaped by the artists’ diverse experiences in today’s borderless era. Their visions unfold through painting, sculpture, and mixed media, using layered techniques and symbols that invite viewers to question what a “new world” truly means.

As creativity surges toward a liberated future, this exhibition reflects dreams, faith, and the search for growth—each artist charting a personal path to their utopia.

This exhibition features works from 14 emerging artists who desire to bring different aspects of their identities uniquely through their artworks: Arrinya Kuntino, Artsaveworld, Bannana Manz, DAYY, Hattapon Tadboonkaew-Amorn, Napanant Rangsrithummakhun, Pathomkorn Treethep, Peerapol Aintoom, Rattapon Panyata, Siwakorn Srikampa, Thirawat Wongin, YAIPOENG AND NAIPRAN, and Yanapat Soiraya.