Thailand Biennale: Phuket becomes nature's art gallery!

Thailand Biennale: Phuket becomes nature's art gallery!

Phuket is about to experience an exciting cultural event! The Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025 will transform the island into a vibrant center for contemporary art from November 2025 to April 2026. Under the theme “Eternal [Kalpa],” the biennale will put the balance between people and the environment at the center of its exhibitions. Loud Positioning Magazine this will be an excellent opportunity to showcase Thai art on an international level.

The Central Group, which actively supports the Biennale, promotes Thai artists by highlighting the country's creativity and cultural values. In collaboration with Porto de Phuket, the Biennale will also aim to strengthen the local art scene and celebrate the region's cultural heritage. Works by over 65 artists from 25 countries will be presented in a total of 13 pavilions.

Hidden talents and global collaborations

The Biennale is a celebration of diversity: 15 new Thai and international artists expand the list of 30 already announced participants. These include creative minds such as Alex Monteith and Maree Sheehan from Auckland and Maline Yim from Siem Reap. The complete list of new artists reads like a who's who of contemporary art and impressively shows that the event is attracting attention far beyond national borders. The Ministry of Culture, which won these talents for the Biennale, confirmed that they had a good hand for selection The Phuket Express.

Overall, the artists come from different parts of the world, including Seoul, Berlin, and even as far away as Beijing and Taipei. This international collaboration underlines the aim of the Biennale to promote creativity and create numerous collaboration opportunities for the art scene.

Art in harmony with nature

Individual installations such as “Land – Fill” by Niyawat Manaspiya-leurt and “Unwritten Melody” by Rungruang Sittiruk will also be part of this magnificent performance. These projects reflect the issues facing Phuket and explore the region's history and the struggle for land rights. Both artists designed their works specifically for the Biennale and the unique nature of Phuket, using materials from the surrounding area.

The Thailand Biennale, organized by the Office of Contemporary Art and Culture (OCAC), pursues the overarching goal of internationalizing Thai contemporary art while promoting the local creative industries. This happens not only through the exhibitions, but also through extensive accompanying events that aim to actively involve the population and increase awareness of the artistic form of expression. Involvement of the local community is also a priority – a clear message that art should be accessible to everyone.

The anticipation for the Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025 is growing, and the community is looking forward to the developments. The event impressively shows how art serves as a “window” that reflects our thoughts and shared values. We are all the more excited to see what this Biennale has in store for Phuket and what creative surprises it will bring to our midst! The Biennale will certainly be a significant milestone for the art scene in Thailand and a celebration of innovation and inspiration.