Art enthusiasts and fans of moving image art should mark their calendars for an important international exhibition. PharmaResearch Culture Foundation has partnered with Bangkok Kunsthalle to present the moving image art exhibition “Watching Together at the Boundary,” showcasing works from the Gangneung International Art Festival (GIAF) reinterpreted within the context of Bangkok, featuring five skilled artists from Thailand and South Korea.
This exhibition centers on the connection between two globally significant festivals registered with UNESCO:the South Korean “Gangneung Danoje Festival”andThailand’s “Songkran Festival.”Both festivals share themes of family reunions, blessings, and new beginnings.
The exhibition invites viewers to“watch together”which goes beyond simply standing in the same space to view art; it is about sharing time, weaving memories, and embracing healing experiences together—evoking the spirit of Gangneung, a city that has endured natural disasters, moving toward renewal in Bangkok’s context.
This exhibition uses “rhythm” and “sequence” as its structural foundation, featuring key works that explore boundaries and community relationships:
What You are Touching Now – Gangneung by Hong Yi Hyun-suk: Conveys the relationship between people and place through rhythmic “knocking” linking individuals, historic buildings, and nature with ritualistic actions.
Syncopation #5 by Jeong Yeon-du: Explores the intersection between human desire and natural forces through images of the Gangneung Danoje Festival, a silent piano, and rituals of prayer.
Square Black by Go Deung-oh: Tells stories of migrants and minorities, questioning the meanings of welcome and exclusion at society’s margins.
LEE YANGHEE IPCHUM by Lee Yang-hee: Interprets the transmission of tradition through “Ipchum,” an ancient Korean dance, reflecting cultural heritage in contemporary society.
Dogs’ Palatial House by Araya Ratsjamaroensuk: The Thai artist explores possibilities of coexistence between humans and other living beings through the perspective of dogs.
Attendees on the opening day will enjoy a special performance by the folk art troupe Puneori, led by Kim Un-seok, a representative artist of the Gangneung Danoje Festival, showcasing the power of authentic folk rituals, followed by a discussion between artist Jeong Yeon-du and curator Sohee Park.
Those seeking a healing space and fresh perspectives through cross-cultural art should not miss "Watching Together at the Boundary," open from Wednesday, 15 July to Sunday, 9 August 2026, 14:00 - 20:00 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays) at Bangkok Kunsthalle, 599 Phanjit Soi, Pom Prap Subdistrict, Pom Prap Sattru Phai District, Bangkok.