September 25th, 2009
Bangkok’s As Yet Unnamed
Thailand has a long reputation for hospitality and generosity, and some of the world’s greatest dreams of the good life look like Bangkok. One of the most vibrant places in the world, and one of the world’s most complex and fascinating cities, Bangkok is a feast for the senses. Visually it is always stunning, from the traditional to bold fashions of the local population, the amazing spectrum of color at the local markets, and the art that hangs all over the city. It’s one of Thailand’s most multicultural places, and seems like a powerful charm to attract some of the best artists and thinkers in the region. A city as cosmopolitan as this must have a special sense for creating the perfect 5-star hotel. Bangkok will never disappoint in this regard, and aims to outdo itself in terms of offering service, hospitality, and style.
The hotels are sumptuous representations of the city, giving a distilled taste of the adventures that are outside. Our hotels are unique, with a sense of design that works with the best of the old and the promise of the new. We also offer a host of amenities, so that you could have your own adventure without ever leaving. But, the city calls, and there are amazing things to see here. There is something definitely brewing in the art scene. There was an explosion in China in the 90s that affected all of Asia, and in Bangkok, many groups of artists suddenly emerged, looking at themes like identity in a shifting society, and asking questions about how to make art that matters here. There have been various responses, but the most exciting insights seem to be largely underground. Groups like As Yet Unnamed come about from this impulse to ask questions and continue to make art.
They formed in the late 90s, and their goals are for developing processes that work for the individual artists. It’s an interesting move, and very strategic. Making a public decision to avoid the commercial at all costs in favor of producing meaningful contents and contexts, has historically been the beginning of something revolutionary. It will be interesting to watch, and so far this group has produced some extremely exciting symposia. As far as their impact on Bangkok culture goes, the products are As Yet Unnamed, but perhaps even asking questions of impact are far beside the point for this intriguing group’s aims.
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