A new exhibition There’s no Place by acclaimed Thai artist Jakkai Siributr—his first UK exhibition is coming to the Whitworth in Manchester
There’s no Place is an ongoing global project, currently exhibited in Venice Biennale’s official collateral exhibition, The Spirits of Maritime Crossing, alongside Marina Abramović.
Building on The Whitworth’s long history of radical global textile exhibitions, this show offers visitors an intimate look at one of Southeast Asia’s leading contemporary artists. The exhibition will run from 15 November 2024 to 16 March 2025.
The Whitworth’s Project Space will house a host of works exploring the major themes in Siributr’s practice. Moving between Thailand’s political and social histories and personal stories of grief and remembrance, this space will allow viewers to both view and interact with the artist’s intricate, monumental and dynamic work.
Recently, Siributr has begun to work with various communities through embroidery workshops including refugees on the Thai-Myanmar border and the USA, inviting them to reflect on their experiences through stitching. He also worked with the Thai Government on a social developmental program in remote areas of Mozambique.
There will be a series of monthly workshops where the artist invites Whitworth visitors to contribute to the ongoing artwork There’s no Place. There’s no Place is now a global project, a conversation across continents through embroidery. Jakkai Siributr will lead the sessions for the opening weekend and train local artists to deliver these workshops throughout the duration of the exhibition.
Siributr is currently featured in the Bangkok Art Biennale Foundation in Venice’s exhibition The Spirits of Maritime Crossing, algongside Marina Abramović. His work has been featured at international institutions including the Singapore Art Museum and the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco.
