Tada Hengsapkul

Artist

Industry : The Arts

An internationally acclaimed contemporary artist who is exhibiting at Bangkok Art Biennale 2020, Tada Hengsapkul’s photographic and video work questions the concepts of democracy, human rights and freedom, as well as the need for change in order to create balance in society. Currently working with Nova Contemporary gallery, his mission is to cultivate the reciprocal exchange of Thailand''s contemporary art and culture in Southeast Asia and beyond. His work is usually exploratory, using art to understand the diversity and complexity of human beings. A previous project featuring nudes was his way of illustrating our desire for intimacy and also a rejection of Thailand’s conservative attitudes. His challenging imagery can be considered controversial and one of his exhibitions was once subject to political censorship. Born in Korat—home to former American military bases—Tada’s work often touches on the martial, as seen in his most recent video project, a 2019 piece that examines the links between Thailand and the US during the Vietnam War. Inspired by the work of filmmaker Terrence Malick and the music of Mark Barrott among others, he relaxes through kayaking and fly-fishing.