Because art is intervened in every life stage, Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM), the provider of the expressway and the MRT Blue and Purple Lines, in
collaboration with Bangkok Metro Networks Company Limited (BMN), the provider Advertising media and event space services in the
MRT system, joining forces with leading art alliances
Bring art to the heart of the city with the launch of "Metro Art", transforming an area of over 1,000 sq
. of people who love art, both Thai people
and foreigners
as well as being a tourist attraction and an art community that helps fill up energy with art for those who travel at Phahon Yothin MRT Station.
Wattana Sitthivaitayaporn and Wisuwat Akapet
Wattana Sitthivaittayaporn, BEM executive, revealed that BEM has a concept that wants to see society, communities and family institutions.
have spent time doing creative activities together
Especially various fields of art, which may cause inspiration.
and found himself
To give back to society, BEM has joined forces with MRTA.
TAT and BMN to improve MRT Phahon Yothin Station
to be the art center of world-class artists
and provide opportunities for new artists to have the opportunity to showcase their works of art and music
In addition, an Art Learning Center is also set up to be a space for conducting workshops for students, the general public who are interested and fond of art.
Let's create works with expert speakers.
Free of charge throughout 2023, we would like to invite passengers and surrounding communities to participate in activities with Metro Art and hope that Metro Art will bring happiness to communities and passengers traveling by MRT according to the concept of “Happy Journey with BEM”.
Witsuwat Akapet, BMN executive, said that Metro Art will create new experiences for all service users.
including appreciation
and support the works of Thai artists
Through convenient and fast travel of the MRT as well
Artist: The Jum…Naphat Jongchitphotha
For activities that will take place at Metro Art, Phaholyothin Station.
There is an important highlight at the exhibition of famous artists.
Both modern art and classic style
which are hard to find and change every 3 months, such as PRJ and The Jum that create outstanding and unique works
As for the art activity area, it is organized as an art learning center.
in conjunction with the International Watercolor Network or IWS Thailand (Inter national Watercolor Society Thailand) created to be a space for learning arts in various fields, including the IWS Gallery and IWS Shop, a showroom for displaying and selling art works at worth millions of baht
And also received a collaboration from Galleria Benetti to create a Paint Here Alright zone that will bring lifestyle products for everyone to create in their own way.
Artist PRJ...Primroj Phinyo
as well as Art Market, an art fair market managed by 10ML.
Including many more live music performances from famous artists throughout the year 2023, those who are interested can visit and participate in various activities every day from 06.00-21.00 free of charge.