Thailand Biennale 2025 Explores Cultural and Environmental Themes in Phuket
The fourth Thailand Biennale, held in Phuket, is showcasing a range of new art commissions that delve into the island's lesser-known histories and habitats. The event, titled 'Eternal [Kalpa]', features works spread across 19 venues, including failed commercial buildings and Sino-Portuguese mansions. Notable installations include Ryuichi Sakamoto and Shiro Takatani's 'IS YOUR TIME', which uses a piano salvaged from a tsunami-hit school to explore themes of time and nature. Other works, such as Chatpong Chuenrudeemol and Eakapob Huangthanapan's 'MOTO-BAGADS', highlight the resilience of the Urak Lawoi sea-nomad community facing land-rights conflicts. The biennale also addresses the impact of tourism on Thailand's economy and ecology, with pieces like Eiji Sumi's 'Whisper of the Forest' and TOQA's fashion installation 'Like the sun, I love the sky'. 
