"Our Roots Run Deep", organized by the Office of Contemporary Art and Culture, Ministry of Culture of Thailand , is an upcoming group exhibition featuring 7 Thai Artists , curated by Arin Rungjang . The opening ceremony will be held on September 5th, 2924 at 2:00PM at Sist'Art Gallery, Piazza San Marco 95/96, Venice, Italy.
The theme "Our Roots Run Deep” revolves around exploring cultural identities, heritage , belonging, and the interconnectedness of past, present, and future. Rootedness and heritage play a significant role, reflecting connections to history, culture, and identity. Artists delve into personal histories, ancestral traditions, environmental influences, and societal narratives to showcase the importance of roots in shaping our identities and experiences . It serves as a reflection on the complexities of our origins and how they manifest in the modern world.
The exhibition features
6 video installations
by emerging Thai artists and a
contemporary performance by the
Silpathorn
Award-winning artist
, blodly reflecting the spiritual resistance to the dominant cultural strategies of the central power.
Featured Artists:
- Chantana Tiprachart
- Rungruang Sittirerk
- Niwat Manatpiyalert
- Anurak Tanyapalit
- Piyarat Piyapongwiwat
- Saroot Supasuthivech
- Sarawanee Tanatanit ( Silpathorn Award , 2022)
The exhibition will be open from September 1st to September 22nd , 2024 , every day from 10:00AM to 06:00PM , at Sist'Art Gallery - The Chapel, Venice, Piazza San Marco 95/96, near the Olivetti showroom.