About MOCA Bangkok
MOCA Bangkok is a private contemporary art museum in Chatuchak District, Bangkok, located on Kamphaeng Phet 6 Road. Opened in 2012 by businessman and collector Boonchai Bencharongkul, it houses one of Thailand's most extensive collections of modern Thai art across five floors. The museum is notable for its large white building, extensive paintings and sculptures by Thai artists, and its focus on preserving and promoting Thai contemporary art and culture.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large five-storey white granite building with spacious galleries displaying more than 800 works of Thai contemporary art, including paintings, sculptures and mixed-media installations. The collection is arranged chronologically and thematically, featuring works by Thai national artists and contemporary creators. Visitors can explore permanent galleries, temporary exhibition halls, a sculpture garden, museum shop, café and library in a quiet, air-conditioned indoor environment.
Key highlights
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Five floors of contemporary Thai paintings and sculptures from the Boonchai Bencharongkul collection
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Works by Thai National Artists and leading contemporary Thai artists
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Large Richard Green-inspired building with distinctive white facade and sculpture displays
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Temporary exhibitions of Thai and international contemporary art
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Outdoor sculpture garden and museum shop with art-related souvenirs
History of MOCA Bangkok
Conceived by Boonchai Bencharongkul, founder of DTAC and avid art collector for over three decades, to house his private collection of Thai art. The museum was built specifically for this purpose and officially opened on 18 March 2012 to preserve and present the development of Thai contemporary art.
Culture & Context
Houses one of Thailand's largest private collections of contemporary Thai art, showcasing works that reflect Thai identity, Buddhism, traditions, social issues and modern expression. It serves as a major centre for promoting Thai artists, including National Artists, and for public education in contemporary art and culture.
Route
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