Following The Art of Living Community concept, River City Bangkok brings one of the most exhilarating Chinese New Year 2019 through a modern myriad of arts.
Behind the lenses of British photographer Yvan Cohen who was working with various international publication, CHINATOWN Photo Exhibition by Yvan Cohen is a professional showcase of photographic work specially taken at Chinatown of Bangkok or Yaowarat district. Check out Yvan’s photography via www.yvancohen.com.
It is the first time of Yvan Cohen exhibiting his work in Thailand after living expatriate life for many years. Yvan can speak Thai fluently. Despite dramatic change in urbanity, he has been absorbing unique identities of Yaowarat for years and casually chatting with local people. More than 20 photographs displayed at RCB Photographer’s Gallery on the 2nd floor become visual storytelling of authentic local life without exaggeration. Each photo is like a companion who is unveiling us undiscovered aspects in Yaowarat among the hustle and bustle of the city.
Yvan said “My journey through Chinatown is a personal odyssey – a visual exploration of Bangkok through photographs echoing stories and history full of culture. Here, it’s home to vibrant communities. It’s truly a home to Bangkok dwellers and full of lively communities.
I started with my enthusiasm and passion in light and shadow. This district looks like a theatrical scenography that keep changing over ten years. I feel related to it and it becomes my duty to preserve memories for this community before disappearing as a matter of time.
Behind the lenses of British photographer Yvan Cohen who was working with various international publication, CHINATOWN Photo Exhibition by Yvan Cohen is a professional showcase of photographic work specially taken at Chinatown of Bangkok or Yaowarat district. Check out Yvan’s photography via www.yvancohen.com.
It is the first time of Yvan Cohen exhibiting his work in Thailand after living expatriate life for many years. Yvan can speak Thai fluently. Despite dramatic change in urbanity, he has been absorbing unique identities of Yaowarat for years and casually chatting with local people. More than 20 photographs displayed at RCB Photographer’s Gallery on the 2nd floor become visual storytelling of authentic local life without exaggeration. Each photo is like a companion who is unveiling us undiscovered aspects in Yaowarat among the hustle and bustle of the city.
Yvan said “My journey through Chinatown is a personal odyssey – a visual exploration of Bangkok through photographs echoing stories and history full of culture. Here, it’s home to vibrant communities. It’s truly a home to Bangkok dwellers and full of lively communities.
I started with my enthusiasm and passion in light and shadow. This district looks like a theatrical scenography that keep changing over ten years. I feel related to it and it becomes my duty to preserve memories for this community before disappearing as a matter of time.
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This district is plentiful of stories like River City Bangkok established more than 30 years amidst legendary neighborhood. One of them is Yaowarat district. However, this exhibition cannot be possible without a great support from Hua Seng Heng, a leader in gold business in Yaowarat with more than 60 years of experience. By this special occasion, Mr.Tanarat Pasawongse, Chief Executive Officer of Hua Seng Heng Group was a prestigious guest who presided over the opening of this exhibition with Mr.Noppadon Pakprot, Deputy Governor for Domestic Marketing, Tourism Authority of Thailand as well as Mrs. Linda Cheng, Managing Director of River City Bangkok.
After the official opening ceremony at RCB Forum on the 2nd floor and Yvan Cohen’s documentary short film screening, a hundred of honorary guests which are all reputable people in art scene and art lovers appreciated live Chinese opera by Anna IP. She’s experienced in the art of Chinese opera. For this special occasion, she selected some stunning Chinese opera costumes with exquisite motifs and vivid color to showcase at the exhibition room on the 2nd floor. This live Chinese opera performance was surprisingly hosted against a backdrop of modern gallery. It was such a special session before the exclusive gallery tour with the photographer.
CHINATOWN Photo Exhibition by Yvan Cohen is a free entry exhibition from February 1 – March 31 2019 at RCB Photographer’s Gallery on the 2nd floor, the Contemporary Art Space of River City Bangkok.
After the official opening ceremony at RCB Forum on the 2nd floor and Yvan Cohen’s documentary short film screening, a hundred of honorary guests which are all reputable people in art scene and art lovers appreciated live Chinese opera by Anna IP. She’s experienced in the art of Chinese opera. For this special occasion, she selected some stunning Chinese opera costumes with exquisite motifs and vivid color to showcase at the exhibition room on the 2nd floor. This live Chinese opera performance was surprisingly hosted against a backdrop of modern gallery. It was such a special session before the exclusive gallery tour with the photographer.
CHINATOWN Photo Exhibition by Yvan Cohen is a free entry exhibition from February 1 – March 31 2019 at RCB Photographer’s Gallery on the 2nd floor, the Contemporary Art Space of River City Bangkok.
