Hotel Art Fair 2026 returns to KROMO Bangkok from 5 to 7 June, transforming 36 hotel rooms into exhibition spaces under the theme REM: Return to the Imaginative.

Hotel Art Fair has returned for its ninth edition, transforming 36 rooms at KROMO Bangkok, Curio Collection by Hilton into exhibition spaces for galleries and artists from Thailand and abroad. Running from 5 to 7 June 2026, the fair takes place across the hotel’s 11th and 12th floors under the theme REM: Return to the Imaginative.

Unlike a traditional gallery setting, Hotel Art Fair invites visitors to move from room to room, encountering artworks within spaces designed and curated by artists and galleries themselves. Each room offers a different perspective, creating a more personal and accessible way to experience contemporary art.

A Return to Imagination

According to Varinda Thienachariya, Founder of FARMGROUP and creator of Hotel Art Fair, the concept emerged from a desire to make space for imagination once again.

“We want to invite everyone to step beyond the boundaries of reality and enter the REM state – a dreamlike condition in which the mind can create freely, unrestricted by logic, opening the door to entirely new worlds and limitless interpretations.”

Among the highlights this year is the first solo exhibition by Thanachai “Pod” Ujjin, musician, artist and frontman of Modern Dog. Presented within a hotel room setting, the exhibition features a new collection of abstract portraits created as a form of personal reflection.

“For me, art is a tool for conversing with myself, untangling my emotions, and healing internally. It’s a form of therapy and detoxification. Art never lies because every line and every colour honestly reflects our emotional state in that particular moment.”

Elsewhere, visitors can step into the rooms created by SATURDAY PAINTERS, a collective led by contemporary artist Angkrit Ajchariyasophon. Featuring more than 12 artists from different generations, the exhibition changes daily throughout the three day event, offering visitors a different experience each time they return.

“Have you ever gone to a friend’s house party three days in a row? That’s exactly the vibe of our room.”

Reflecting on the group’s approach, Angkrit said:

“I don’t want people to think art is difficult. I want them to experience it instinctively. Art is part of everyday lifestyle.”

Another room attracting attention is MAEWKHOO BY DENNIS KARLSSON, an installation that transforms a hotel room into a contemporary shrine centred around the artist’s monumental sculpture, Dok Mai Jao. Known for working across fashion, design, architecture and installation art, Karlsson sees curiosity as a key part of the visitor experience.

“In a world driven by algorithms and repetition, art serves as a reminder of the value of curiosity. With ‘Dok Mai Jao’, I wanted to create a space where people could bring their wishes, reflect on their lives, and reconnect with their own emotional balance.”

He added:

“I would like to encourage visitors to let go, keep an open mind, and try to ‘feel’ the work before attempting to ‘understand’ it.”

Beyond the artworks themselves, Hotel Art Fair plays a role in supporting Thailand’s creative economy and cultural sector. According to the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, the previous edition generated an economic impact of THB 74.4 million while attracting international visitors and younger audiences interested in art and culture. This year’s edition takes place at KROMO Bangkok, where the fair’s room by room format feels particularly at home. Spread across two hotel floors, visitors move between galleries, installations and artist-led spaces, creating a very different experience from a conventional gallery visit.

See more moments from Hotel Art Fair 2026 and explore the atmosphere of this year’s edition on Koktail Magazine’s Instagram.

Hotel Art Fair 2026 runs from 5 to 7 June, from 11am to 10pm, at KROMO Bangkok, Curio Collection by Hilton.