Museum of Contemporary Art, Contemporary art museum in Bangkok, Thailand
The Museum of Contemporary Art operates in a modern building across multiple floors, displaying over 800 artworks from Thai artists through permanent and rotating exhibitions.
The museum opened its doors on March 23, 2012, through the vision of founder Boonchai Bencharongkul to create a dedicated space for contemporary Thai art.
The collection presents the evolution of Thai artistic expression through different mediums, including paintings, sculptures, and installations from more than 100 artists.
The museum organizes guided tours in multiple languages, offering visitors detailed explanations about selected artworks and their cultural context throughout the galleries.
Each floor of the museum follows a specific thematic arrangement, allowing visitors to trace the development of contemporary art movements in Thailand.
Inception: March 23, 2012
Founders: Boonchai Bencharongkul
Address: 499 Kamphaengphet 6 Road, Ladyao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900 Thailand
Website: https://mocabangkok.com
GPS coordinates: 13.85194,100.56250
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:52
Bangkok offers photographers a wide variety of subjects, from religious heritage to contemporary urban spaces. The Thai capital hosts several major historic temples such as Wat Arun, established in the 17th century, with its central prang reaching 79 meters (259 feet) and decorated with porcelain fragments, as well as the Grand Palace, a royal complex from the 18th century covering 218,000 square meters (54 acres) and home to the renowned Emerald Buddha. Wat Pho, with its 46-meter (151-foot) gold Reclining Buddha, completes this series of religious sites that have shaped the city's architectural identity. Beyond temples, Bangkok features diverse locations suitable for various photography styles. Markets like Chatuchak, with 15,000 stalls on weekends, offer authentic scenes of local life. Green spaces such as Lumphini Park help document urban nature across 57 hectares (141 acres). Modern shopping districts like Asiatique The Riverfront and Siam Paragon demonstrate the city’s contemporary growth. This collection includes accessible sites that reflect the multiple facets of Bangkok.
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