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Talking and Listening
About
Talking and Listening is a series of intimate community discussions, bringing together invited artists, writers, and curators in Chiang Mai on a regular basis. Each gathering focuses on particular challenges with the ongoing work of one of the participants (an artwork, a piece of writing, an exhibition or project) or topics of interest to Thailand’s arts ecology. Attendees offer feedback, ideas, and inspiration to troubleshoot this work-in-progress or collectively explore thorny contemporary issues. These gatherings aim to nurture creative practice, expand community networks, and provide a space for learning in order to open opportunities for support and collaboration between members of Chiang Mai’s artistic community.
Past Discussions
Event 4: Anusorn Tanyapalit
Hosted: 5 February, 2025 at in-tangible institute
The fourth edition of Talking and Listening focused on artist
Shu Moo’s work as a key driver of various creative collectives aimed at decentralizing Thailand’s arts ecology.
The discussion addressed the challenges Shu Moo faces in this work, as well as shared strategies for cultivating an art world where access to opportunity is not limited by geography and wealth.
Participants:
Anusorn Tanyapalit, Jakkrapan Sriwichai, Jedsada Tangtrakulwong, Kyawmin Htet, Kwanphitcha Kongsaeng, Nannicha Sriwut, Nontawat Machai, Ormkwan Sanasen, Pietro Lo Casto, Piyathida Inta, Punn Chirakiti, Qenji Yoshida, Rushdi Anwar, Techin Rungwattanasophol
Event 3: Pietro Lo Casto
Hosted: 22 October, 2024 at in-tangible institute
The third Talking and Listening discussion explored Pietro’s practice working with indigenous communities along the Salween River and the greater Mekong Delta, as well as his experience working in Thailand as a ‘foreign’ artist. The discussion covered the experience of “otherness”, the challenges of cultivating an international arts community, and managing these concerns in balance with the needs of local artists.
Participants:
Anusorn Tanyapalit, Arnont Nongyao, Chatchai Notananda, Pietro Lo Casto, Rushdi Anwar, Sebastien Tayac, Torlarp Larpjaroensook, Virinsire Chomchey
Event 2: Chol Janepraphaphan
Hosted: 13 December, 2023 at Jing Jai Gallery
The second Talking and Listening event centered the curatorial practice of Chol Janepraphaphan, which focuses on developing, emerging, and mid-career artists. This discussion started with an introduction to Chol’s professional background before moving on to explore the challenging conditions faced by curators working in Thailand.
Participants
Blake Palmer, Chol Janepraphaphan, Jarudet Chailert, Jirat Prasertsup, Kwanphitcha (Fai) Kongsaeng, Pare Patcharapa Inchang, Rushdi Anwar, Surajate Tongchua
Event 1: Pare Patcharapa Inchang
Hosted: 14 September, 2023 at the artist’s studio
in-tangible institute’s first Talking and Listening event focused on the practice of artist Pare Patcharapa Inchang. Participants gathered in Pare’s studio to discuss and respond to a series of painted portraits depicting world political leaders.
Participants:
Anurak Tanyapalit, Ariane Sutthavong, Blake Palmer, Chol Janepraphaphan, Jirat Prasertsup, Krai Sridee, Krynkana Kongpetch, Nakarin Punyawong, Pare Patcharapa Inchang, Pietro Lo Casto, Ploy Charoenpol, Rushdi Anwar
Latest Discussion
Event 5: Nontawat Machai
Hosted: 26 June, 2025 at in-tangible institute
Our 5th Talking and Listening event brought an interdisciplinary group of visual artists, performers, curators, and educators to in-tangible institute to think about questions of community support, mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and institution building in connection to the practice of performance artist, writer, director, and community organizer Nontawat Machai.
Participants discussed the need for experienced advisors to guide institutional development, the benefit of having artistic community to share skills, knowledge, and labor, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration for raising funds, developing audience, and deepening artistic practice.
Participants:
Nontawat Machai, Prapassorn Konmuang, Anusorn Tanyapalit, Techin Rungwattanasophol, Jiratchaya Pripwai, Sasiwimon Wongjarin, Padungsak Kochsomrong, Jakkrapan Sriwichai, Thanupon Yindee, Aracha Cholitgul, Dulayapinit Muenprom, Atikom Mukdaprakorn