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Bangkok 1899: Official Preview & Soft Opening

16feb5:30 pm9:00 pmBangkok 1899: Official Preview & Soft Opening

Event Details

The event is SOLD-OUT!

However, if you would like to attend, we will release a few spots at 17:30 on February 16th. Please arrive by 17:00 to get on the wait-list. See you soon!!!

Join us for the invite-only, soft opening of Bangkok 1899, a new cultural and civic hub in the heart of Bangkok: bringing together art, design, community, urbanism and social innovation in a newly restored, heritage home.

Designed by Italian architect Mario Tamagno (under King Rama VI), this historic location (originally built in 1899) is the former home of Chao Phraya Thammasakmontri – considered Thailand’s father of modern education. For the first time ever, this landmark is open to the public. Major support is provided by The Rockefeller Foundation and Ford Motor Company Fund (Ford Fund). This project also has active support provided by the RSA (Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce).

Bangkok 1899 will officially open its doors on February 16, 2019. There will be a night of music and sound performances with our inaugural artist-in-resident, musician and songwriter Shayne P Carter. Hailing from Dunedin, New Zealand, he has been performing and recording internationally for the past three decades. As part of this international residency, Carter is collaborating with Morlam musician Piyanart “Pump” Jotikasthira (of Studio Lam and The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band) and Chiang Mai based sound artist Arnont Nongyao.

Bangkok 1899: Official Preview & Soft Opening
17.30 – 21.00 Hrs

Our gates will be open from 17:30, so that you can see the wonderful garden in the daylight! Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served from 18:00, with performances starting at 19:00.

Space is limited, kindly RSVP. The event is primarily outside, please wear casual attire and comfortable shoes!

This evening kicks off a series highlighting the first of Bangkok 1899’s four major event themes for 2019: Arts & Cultural Diplomacy. Each themed event will take place quarterly – including the following: Sustainability, Society, The Future. This event is supported by The Rockefeller Foundation, Ford Motor Company Foundation, Creative New Zealand Foundation, Asia New Zealand Foundation, New Zealand Embassy – Bangkok, Thailand and Studio Lam.

Warm regards,

Susannah Tantemsapya
Founder & Director
Bangkok 1899 & Creative Migration (East) Foundation

Background

Creative Migration developed Bangkok 1899’s programming to be inclusive, accessible and relationship-driven. Furthermore, we encourage individuals to pursue the lost art of leisure, engage in spontaneous discussions and open up avenues of creativity. Our holistic approach is executed primarily through the following:

International Artist Residency – multidisciplinary program requiring collaboration with Thai artists and/or the local community.
Open Spaces – public garden & Na at Bangkok1899 – a social impact café.
Public Events – local and global themes, curated from both within and outside the community.
Models for Sustainability – incorporating Zero Waste practices and urban farming into the hub’s ecosystem.

FAQs

Is there a dress code?

The event is primarily outside, please wear casual attire and comfortable shoes! High heels are not suggested 🙂

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Parking in the area is limited. We encourage public transport, carpooling and taxi.

Parking:

Wat Sunthorn Thammatarn (4 min walk)
Youth and Women Welfare Center (3 min walk)
Public transport:

Saen Saep Canal Boat to Phan Fa Bridge (5 min walk)
BTS to National Stadium/Ratchathewi, then canal boat or taxi
MRT to Hua Lamphong, then taxi

May I find out more details?

Please visit our website – creativemigration.org

How can I help and get more involved?

Please email us via EventBrite with any ideas and/or questions! There is also an option to donate directly through your invite.

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Time

(Saturday) 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+08:00)

Location

Bangkok 1899

134 Nakhon Sawan Rd, Khwaeng Wat Sommanat, Khet Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand

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