A selection of artworks created over the past 20 years by prominent Thai artist Natee Utarit are showcased during ’20+20′, which is staged across three locations of Richard Koh Fine Art (RKFA) in Bangkok, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur until Oct 25.
The exhibition aims to celebrate 20 years of the gallery’s journey and reflect its ongoing commitment to fostering long-term collaborations with artists, among which its two-decade relationship with Natee, one of Southeast Asia’s most significant contemporary painters, has been particularly meaningful.
Since its establishment in 2005, RKFA has remained dedicated to championing contemporary art from Southeast Asia and beyond.
The gallery has so far presented over 700 shows, including art fairs, international collaborations and gallery exhibitions worldwide.
These milestones underscore the breadth of the gallery’s activities and its sustained commitment to building cross-cultural dialogues. Over the years, the gallery has worked alongside a diverse roster of artists whose practices carry both artistic depth and cultural resonance.
Natee has been one of the gallery’s earliest and most consistent collaborators. His practice, known for interrogating classical Western painting traditions while engaging with the cultural, philosophical and sociopolitical realities of Southeast Asia, has made a vital contribution to critical conversations in the region.
The exhibition brings together a selection of works – drawn from past and recent series – that have passed through the gallery’s hands over the last two decades. Together, they offer a reflection on the evolution of Natee’s practice, the scope of his concerns and the enduring dialogue between the artist, the gallery and its collectors.
Through this gathering, viewers are invited to encounter his sustained exploration of history, religion, morality and humanism – themes that continue to resonate deeply today.
Richard Koh Fine Art Bangkok is located on the 9th floor of Peterson Building, Sukhumvit Road, and opens Tuesday to Saturday from 11am to 7pm.