BAM - Bangkok Art Map

If you like Bangkok101 and the arts then you will love BAM.

what is bam?

Welcome to the online version of Bangkok's free monthly art resource guide, the Bangkok Art Map (BAM). Thailand's contemporary arts scene has expanded steadily in recent years with new galleries continually appearing across the capital, fuelled partly by growing international interest in Asian art and culture. This rise in the number of viewing platforms has meant greater diversity in the kind of art being presented, along with more exposure to regional and international trends. As the domestic arts scene continues to flourish, so too does the number of Thai artists appearing at major art fairs.  

Launched in May 2007, BAM has quickly defined itself as the city's (if not the country's) definitive monthly arts resource guide, providing both residents and tourists to the Kingdom with the latest information and critical insights into Thailand's burgeoning contemporary arts scene. Published by Talisman Media and sponsored by some of Bangkok's most prominent galleries, BAM keeps you abreast of Thailand's best exhibitions and events, as well as highlighting its most prolific artists.

Presented as a colourful hand-held map, BAM geographically pinpoints the city’s art make-up, enabling users a precise and convenient tool to access Bangkok’s most interesting visual displays. Both the map itself and the circulation numbers have expanded since its inception, with a recent redesign making it more user-friendly, and 15,000 free editions providing greater accessibility and wider distribution.
Whether an experienced collector, emerging artist, or anyone curious about Thailand'’s creative culture, BAM is an essential tool for those looking for professional gallery and curatorial services, art tutoring and workshops, art supplies, picture framers, studio space, print shops, and film processing.    
Free and available citywide in galleries, educational and cultural institutes, art cafés, high-end hotels, and serviced apartments, pick up your copy of BAM and participate in the promotion of art in Thailand. www.bangkokartmap.com