Bangkok Ark and Culture Center
Bangkok Ark and Culture Center
source: http://www.bacc.or.th
As Acham Silpa Bhirasri said art means goodness and beauty. It is a place with no boundary for an immortal soul, art has been once again paid the homage with the Bangkok Art and Culture Center (BACC) unveiled in the heart of the capitol. Located in the middle of Bangkok’s downtown and shopping complex, the BACC easily attracts people and shopping complex, the BACC is a nine-storey contemporary-style building. It showcases exhibitions in rotation on the 7th -9th Floor. An auditorium for movie screening is available on the 5th floor, The place also provides a theatre stage, art library, retail shop, restaurants, coffee shop.
The plans for a contemporary art museum in Bangkok were initiated by Bangkok governor Bhichit Rattakul. Construction started in 2000, but was later halted due to funding problems and alleged corruption. In 2005, the project was restarted. Originally named Bangkok Metropolitan Museum of Contemporary Art (BMOCA), it was renamed to Bangkok Art and Culture Centre before opening.
The museum opened in July 2008 with the inaugural exhibition "Always Roaming with a Hungry Heart" of photos by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. Currently, "Traces of Siamese Smile: Art+Faith+Politics+Love" is being featured until November 23. The display includes more than 300 works by Thai and international artists.
Bangkok Ark and Culture Center Map
The Bangkok Art and Culture Center is on Pathumwan
intersection, opposite to MBK.
Open hource 10. -21.00 hours
(close on Monday)
Tel. 0 2214 6630-1
อีเมล bkkart@yahoo.com
