Pattanapong “Oat” Montien 

FOUNDER, BODHISATTAVA GALLERY AND QUEER ARTIST, WRITER, EDUCATOR

Industry : Advocacy

Oat Montien is a Thai artist, writer and educator whose work centres on queer identity, eroticism and the lived experiences of marginalised communities. He is the founder of Bodhisattava Gallery, Thailand’s first art space dedicated exclusively to Southeast Asian LGBTQ+ artists. His artistic practice spans painting, performance, curation and writing, often exploring themes such as beauty standards, historical narratives and the complexities of Thai masculinity.

Montien’s exhibitions include Songprapa: Reclining Queer Nude (2020) and Patpong Twilight (2022), both of which interrogate the intersections of eroticism, identity and cultural history. His work has been featured in institutions such as the National Library of Thailand, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre and Patpong Museum. Notably, he curated Tchaikovsky in Twilight, an event that blended classical music, queer history and erotic art in the heart of Bangkok’s red light district.

In 2025, Montien was selected as an artist for the Thailand Biennale, Phuket, under the theme “Eternal Kalpa,” reflecting themes of impermanence, love and sustainability through nature-inspired art. He is also a contestant in The Voice Pride 2025, representing marginalised queer and night worker communities.

As a writer and educator, Montien has published five books and lectures at Chulalongkorn University. He continues to advocate for inclusivity and representation in the art world, pushing boundaries through both his work and his advocacy.