appearing unannounced
Rirkrit Tiravanija's studio at Tambon Nam-bo-luang, Chiangmai
17th November 2018 - 17th March 2018, 11am-5 pm or by appointment
opening: 17th November 2018, 3-6 pm, artists’ talk and barbecue.
book launch: date tbc, appearing unannounced – appendix, ACS (Asian Culture Station), Chiangmai
further information: mail@appearingunannounced.com

appearing unannounced is a group exhibition based on the idea of change, inconsistency and transition within the structure of a space. The exhibition was initiated by Paphonsak La-or and put together by Sathit Sattarasart with help from a lot of great people.

In the context of daily life, the phrase ‘appearing unannounced’ refers to the arrival of unconfirmed guests, an unexpected occurrence triggering ripples of change. The exhibition ‘appearing unannounced’ focuses on the idea of transition, change and the investigation of possible repercussions of change manifesting in artistic strategies and techniques, ranging in subject matters from materiality to the sociopolitical.

All the artworks will be integrated into the studio space. As the exhibition runs in the background, the studio will be active and continue it's working situation. During the 4-month exhibition period, viewers are welcome to visit and see how the exhibition gradually changes with the usage of the studio.

with works by Lars Karl Becker, Edi Danartono/Niwat Manatpiyalert, Andreas Gloël, Siri Hagberg, Yuki Kishino, Yasuaki Kitagawa, Cheonghye Sophia Lee, Yong Xiang Li, Jieun Lim, Prae Pupityastaporn, Julia Schwadron, Atit Sornsongkram, Nolico Taki, Daniela Kneip Velescu, and Mark Walker

and additional works by Tanatchai Bandasak, Viriya Chotpanyavisut, Danaya Chulphuthiphong, Kittitorn Kasemkitvatana, Olan Netrangsi, Nontawat Numbenchapol, Pathompon Mont Tesprateep, and Pam Virada

publication supported by Parppim