Bangkok, 20 August 2025 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce that the fourth edition of the Thailand Biennale will be held in Phuket from November 2025 to April 2026, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience world-class contemporary art against one of Thailand’s most remarkable landscapes.
“Phuket has long been one of Thailand’s most treasured destinations, known for its natural beauty, cultural richness and warm hospitality,” said Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor. “Hosting the Thailand Biennale here will enhance the island’s global profile while showing how art and sustainability can go hand in hand. Visitors will be able to enjoy outstanding contemporary art while discovering Phuket’s unique landscapes and communities in new and meaningful ways.”
Organised by the Office of Contemporary Art and Culture (OCAC), Ministry of Culture, the Biennale arrives on the shores of the Andaman Sea with Phuket becoming the next host city where global art and local heritage converge.
Themed Eternal Kalpa, the Biennale will explore humanity’s delicate yet lasting connection with nature. It will reflect on how love, memory and sustainability can endure through life’s constant changes, using art as a language to connect people, places and ideas. With Phuket’s stunning environment and vibrant communities as its setting, the Biennale will create encounters where contemporary art and everyday life meet.
Across five months, the Biennale will transform the island’s three districts — Mueang, Kathu and Thalang — into open-air galleries and cultural spaces. Alongside the main exhibitions, artist-led pavilions known as “Salas” will serve as spaces for experimentation, dialogue and collaboration, offering audiences new ways to engage with contemporary practice.
OCAC has confirmed 65 artists and collectives from 25 countries to take part, bringing together celebrated international figures and emerging Thai talents. The curatorial team — Arin Rungjang, David Teh, Marisa Phandharakrajadej and Hera Chan — will shape a programme rooted in Phuket’s histories and communities, while engaging with wider global conversations in contemporary art.
Thailand Biennale, Phuket 2025 is more than an exhibition. It is a platform for creativity, exchange and inspiration. The event will strengthen Thailand’s role as a hub for contemporary art in Southeast Asia while reinforcing Phuket’s reputation as both a world-class destination and a city of creativity.
Since its launch in 2018, the Thailand Biennale has set itself apart from other international biennials by rotating between host provinces, allowing each edition to reflect the cultural, historical and geographical character of its location. Following Krabi (2018), Nakhon Ratchasima (2021) and Chiang Rai (2023), Phuket now continues this tradition as host of the fourth edition.
For more information and updates, please visit www.thailandbiennale.org or follow the Biennale’s official social media at Facebook.com/thailandbiennale.
Contact:
Office of Contemporary Art and Culture (OCAC)
Ministry of Culture, Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 2209 3734
Email: [email protected]
