Arin Rungjang

Exploring History Through Objects: The Art of Arin Rungjang

Arin Rungjang, a prominent contemporary artist based in Bangkok, skillfully navigates historical material, overlapping major and minor narratives across time, place, and language. With a focus on lesser-known aspects of Thai history, Rungjang's practice explores their intersection with the present. Central to his investigations are everyday objects, which can connect distant events across time and space, allowing him to dissect material and revisit master narratives through the power of small events.

As a representative of Thailand at the 55th Venice Biennale, Arin Rungjang has established himself as a versatile artist. His multidisciplinary practice incorporates videos, sculptures, and site-specific installations. Rungjang employs diverse methods, from cooking lessons to hosting guests in galleries and working with marginalized communities. Through these various approaches, he breaks barriers and creates connections between different cultures, languages, and geographic locations.

Exhibitions of Arin Rungjang

Rungjang's work has been exhibited in prestigious institutions and events worldwide. Recent exhibitions include "Ravisara" at DAAD Galerie in Berlin, Germany (2020), "They Beat Your Father" at ShanghART Singapore, Singapore (2019), and "Spectrosynthesis II - Exposure of Tolerance: LGBTQ in SEA" at Bangkok Art and Cultural Centre, Bangkok, Thailand (2019).

His participation in significant events, such as Documenta 14 in Kassel, Germany, and Athens, Greece (2017), and the 12th Shanghai Biennale in Shanghai, China (2018), further highlights his international presence and contributions to contemporary art.

Arin Rungjang also represented Thailand at the 55th Venice Biennale in Venice, Italy (2013), solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the art world.