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River City Bangkok is proud to present photographic esthetics of the international photographer. Norm Yip is a Canadian-born-Chinese visual artist. Entitled BEYOND SKIN BY NORM YIP, the exhibition was officially open on Wednesday, April 10 at RCB Photographer’s Gallery, Contemporary Art Space on the 2nd floor of River City Bangkok.
On this special occasion, the photographer in accompany with the curator James Tong was present at the opening session and casually discussed with the press and those interested in LGBT topics which are now aware of worldwide.
In accordance with this global issue, River City Bangkok is presenting BEYOND SKIN BY NORM YIP featuring 25 photographs taken over a 20-period beginning in the 1999 to the present. This internationally acclaimed photographer has long been an avid pioneer in the development of fine art Asian male photography. He established ‘The Asian Male Project’ which, through his lens, presents artistic images and thought-provoking messages. Light and shadow, combine with his love for the classical form, culminating in a superb collection of artistically photographic masterpieces. Yip’s fresh outlook has captivated both Asians and Westerners alike. Besides, there are some hints of architecture due to his educational background. Divided into 5 categories (Anatomy, Erotique, Fluidity, Indulgence, One, Soul), they are mostly distinguished in black and white.
On this special occasion, the photographer in accompany with the curator James Tong was present at the opening session and casually discussed with the press and those interested in LGBT topics which are now aware of worldwide.
In accordance with this global issue, River City Bangkok is presenting BEYOND SKIN BY NORM YIP featuring 25 photographs taken over a 20-period beginning in the 1999 to the present. This internationally acclaimed photographer has long been an avid pioneer in the development of fine art Asian male photography. He established ‘The Asian Male Project’ which, through his lens, presents artistic images and thought-provoking messages. Light and shadow, combine with his love for the classical form, culminating in a superb collection of artistically photographic masterpieces. Yip’s fresh outlook has captivated both Asians and Westerners alike. Besides, there are some hints of architecture due to his educational background. Divided into 5 categories (Anatomy, Erotique, Fluidity, Indulgence, One, Soul), they are mostly distinguished in black and white.
In addition to photographic esthetics, this exhibition is thought-provoking and relevant to LGBT movement in Thailand. The Thai Government’s cabinet in December 2018 approved the civil partnership bill, and next it will go to the National Legislative Assembly (NLA). If passed, this would pave the way for Thailand to become the first country in Asia to endorse same-sex marriage. Bangkok is regarded as one of the most LGBT-friendly cities in Asia and hosts the exhibition ahead the New York in June, where it is timed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the gay civil rights movement at the Stonewall bar in New York. It became a remarkable event that launched LGBT movement worldwide.
Before the exhibition in the US, River City Bangkok is pleased to host this exhibition in collaboration with the curator James Tong, a contemporary art collector who has relationships with many contemporary galleries and artists around the world. Tong founded 37Tong in 2017 to sponsor and curate art projects related LGBT diversity and inclusion. He believes leveraging the soft-power that the art industry offers will further this social movement for understanding and inclusion of the LGBT community. Moreover, this exhibition is in partnership with APCOM Foundation, Thailand. Ten percent of the purchase price from each photograph sold during the exhibition will be donated to the foundation which advocates for issues on HIV particularly amongst gay men, and also to advance the rights, health and well-being of people of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics in Asia Pacific.
BEYOND SKIN BY NORM YIP is a thought-provoking insight into the Asian male form and lifestyle. Discover and express your support from April 10 until May 31 at RCB Photographer’s Gallery, 2nd floor River City Bangkok. Admission Free.
Before the exhibition in the US, River City Bangkok is pleased to host this exhibition in collaboration with the curator James Tong, a contemporary art collector who has relationships with many contemporary galleries and artists around the world. Tong founded 37Tong in 2017 to sponsor and curate art projects related LGBT diversity and inclusion. He believes leveraging the soft-power that the art industry offers will further this social movement for understanding and inclusion of the LGBT community. Moreover, this exhibition is in partnership with APCOM Foundation, Thailand. Ten percent of the purchase price from each photograph sold during the exhibition will be donated to the foundation which advocates for issues on HIV particularly amongst gay men, and also to advance the rights, health and well-being of people of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics in Asia Pacific.
BEYOND SKIN BY NORM YIP is a thought-provoking insight into the Asian male form and lifestyle. Discover and express your support from April 10 until May 31 at RCB Photographer’s Gallery, 2nd floor River City Bangkok. Admission Free.
