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Exhibition of Indonesian and Thai artists' paintings officially opened
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An Indonesian-Thai art exhibition called "Blending Souls,” organized by the Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok, has been officially opened at the National Gallery of Thailand, taking place from October 4th to 30th.
According to a press statement from the Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok on Monday (Oct. 7th), the exhibition showcases the finest works of 14 Indonesian and 10 Thai artists, exploring various themes ranging from cultural symbols to personal reflections on diplomacy.
This exhibition is supported by renowned Indonesian curators:Agus Dermawan T., Mikke Susanto, and Thai curator Padhung Prommoon.
Indonesian Ambassador to Thailand, Rachmat Budiman, conveyed his hope that the exhibition would become a space for creative collaboration and strengthen the bond between artists and communities from both countries. Ambassador Rachmat also contributed three of his paintings, which reflect the cultural diplomacy between Indonesia and Thailand.
The exhibition’s grand opening was marked by a ribbon-cutting on Friday(4/10), led by Ambassador Rachmat and the President of the Thai Senate, Mongkol Surasajja. Joining them were Executive Secretaryof the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, and senior officials from Thailand’s Ministry of Culture.
The event was attended by 270 guests, including diplomatic corps members, art academics, art enthusiasts, and collectors. Bangkok’s Governor, Chadchart Sittipunt, praised the Indonesian Embassy for organizing the exhibition, stating that it would strengthen mutual understanding and deepen the friendship between the two countries.
The opening ceremony also featured a live painting performance by Indonesian artist Sugeng Pramuji Hidayat. During their stay in Bangkok, the Indonesian artists actively participated in workshops and discussions at the Indonesian School in Bangkok, the American School of Bangkok, the Poh Chang Academy of Arts, and the National Gallery of Thailand.
