The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) - Centre For Thai Contemporary Art
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What / Why :
"Situated in the heart of the city, the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) is an innovative public contemporary art gallery with facilities which include several large spaces for temporary art exhibitions. It features an auditorium, art library, meeting rooms, multi- function hall, gift shops and F&B outlets.
The Building was designed by Architect Robert G. Boughey and Associates to reflect the dynamism of Thai modern Art. Originally named Bangkok Metropolitan Museum of Contemporary Art (BMOCA), it was renamed to Bangkok Art and Culture Centre before opening.
The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre was opened in July 2008 with an inaugural exhibition “Always Roaming with a Hungry Heart” of photos by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
The BACC aims to create a meeting place for artists, to provide cultural programmes for the community giving importance to cultural continuity from past to contemporary.
Every month, the Centre offers a series of events such as performance art and music concerts where locals and visitors can spend an interesting and entertaining couple of hours.
The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre also aims to open new grounds for cultural dialogue, networking, and create new cultural resources from both the public and the private sectors.
It is intended as a venue for cultural exchange in terms of content, curatorial and cultural management, giving Bangkok an operational base on the international art scene.
The Centre is under the supervision of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre Foundation, set up by the City of Bangkok.
Opening time:
10 a.m. - 9 p.m. (closed Mondays)
Admission:
Free entry to exhibitions, except for special events. Charges to concerts and plays will vary
Getting There:
The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is located at the Pathumwan Junction, opposite Bangkok famous Mah Boon Krong shopping mall(MBK) and the Siam Discovery Centres. The 3rd floor entrance is connected to the BTS train platform, the National Stadium station."
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