Apichatpong Weerasethakul — Biography, Exhibitions, Galleries & Auction Results

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Selected Works19

Museum Acquisitions

6 Institutions

SFMOMA

Tate

Pompidou

Tate Britain

Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris

Oklahoma City Museum of Art

Previous Sales 1

SBI Art Auction

Eastern Beach, 2007

¥115,000 ($1k USD)

Oct 2020

For Sale 2

Tang Contemporary Art · Artsy

AWT Focus · Artsy

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Galleries3

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Prizes & Awards2

Artes Mundi

Winner 2019

Hugo Boss Prize

Shortlisted 2010

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Biennial Selections1

documenta — Kassel

2012 · documenta (13) · curated by Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev

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Current Exhibitions1

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The Terrifying Beauty of Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s New Performance

Apichatpong Weerasethakul

9 Cork Street

May 27, 2026

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Apichatpong Weerasethakul Awarded France’s Legion of Honor

Thai filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul has been awarded the Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honor, France’s highest distinction for mi…

peopleJun 15, 2026

RojoNegro on Representing Mexico at the 61st Venice Biennale

RojoNegro, the artist duo María Sosa and Noé Martínez, will represent Mexico at the 61st Venice Biennale in 2026 with an installation titled *Invisibl…

exhibitionsJun 9, 2026

Tilda Swinton Is Bringing a New Performance Piece to Guggenheim Bilbao

British actor Tilda Swinton will debut a new performance piece titled "House of Gestures" at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao on June 5–6, 2025. The work,…

exhibitionsMay 20, 2026

Accumulations: A Conversation

On March 16, 2026, e-flux Screening Room presented “Viscosities,” a program of moving-image works by artist Lucy Beech, followed by a conversation bet…

exhibitionsMay 18, 2026

The Defining Themes of Today’s Biennial Art

The article analyzes the defining themes and styles of the past four years in the international biennial circuit, based on a survey of 130 biennials. …

cultureMay 1, 2026

The Artists Who Ruled the Biennial Circuit Over the Last Four Years

Artnet News critic Ben Davis analyzed 130 recurring global art events—including biennials and triennials—that opened between the 2022 and 2026 Venice …

newsApr 30, 2026

Arthur Jafa and Julie Mehretu Among Art Basel Awards 2026 Medalists

Art Basel has announced the thirty-three winners of its 2026 Art Basel Awards, recognizing individuals and institutions across nine categories. The wi…

peopleApr 20, 2026

Perspectives on a collection: why you should explore New Asian Art at the National Gallery of Australia

The National Gallery of Australia in Canberra is currently presenting 'New Asian Art,' a permanent collection display featuring recent acquisitions an…

exhibitionsApr 20, 2026

2026 Art Basel Award Winners Announced

Art Basel has unveiled the 33 medalists for its 2026 global honors program, recognizing a diverse group of artists, curators, and institutions. The se…

peopleApr 17, 2026

Art Basel reveals 33 medalists for second edition of its awards

Art Basel has announced the 33 medalists for the second edition of its annual awards program, honoring a diverse group of artists, curators, collector…

peopleApr 16, 2026

Jenny Holzer and Arthur Jafa among nominees for Art Basel Awards 2026.

Art Basel has announced the 33 nominees for the second edition of the Art Basel Awards, held in partnership with the fashion brand BOSS. The diverse s…

peopleApr 16, 2026

The 2026 Medalists at a Glance

Art Basel has announced the 33 medalists for its 2026 Awards, a global initiative recognizing excellence across the contemporary art ecosystem. The aw…

peopleApr 16, 2026

Queer Art Converges at Art Sonje Center, Opening a New Chapter in Korean Modern and Contemporary Art History

Art Sonje Center in Seoul has launched 'Spectrosynthesis Seoul,' a landmark exhibition featuring 74 artists and collectives that explores the history …

exhibitionsApr 15, 2026

Open call for nominations: exhibition and prize

Artes Mundi has officially opened nominations for its 12th edition, inviting the global art community to propose artists for the prestigious biennial …

newsApr 7, 2026

How Expo Chicago’s One-of-a-Kind Curatorial Forum Came to Be

Expo Chicago has distinguished itself within the global art fair circuit through its unique Curatorial Forum, a partnership with Independent Curators …

exhibitionsApr 6, 2026

Singapore Biennale 2025 Review: Divorced From Reality

The 8th Singapore Biennale, titled 'pure intention', features artworks like Gala Porras-Kim's picnic blanket sold in migrant-worker shops, intended to…

newsMar 11, 2026

Groundbreaker Private Tour of the Spirit House Contemporary Art Exhibition at UW's Henry Gallery [SOLD OUT]

On January 8, 2026, Asia Society Seattle will host a private tour of the exhibition "Spirit House" at the Henry Art Gallery at the University of Washi…

exhibitionsJan 8, 2026

What does winning an arts prize really mean?

The article examines the history and impact of major art prizes, including the Turner Prize (established 1984), the John Moores Painting Prize (nearly…

cultureOct 24, 2025

Hyperallergic Fall 2025 New York Art Guide

Hyperallergic has published its comprehensive Fall 2025 New York Art Guide, recommending over 80 exhibitions across all five boroughs. Major highlight…

exhibitionsAug 15, 2025

aspen air festival 2025

The inaugural AIR festival took place in Aspen as part of Aspen Art Week, featuring a mix of talks, performances, and a closed-door retreat for artist…

exhibitionsAug 11, 2025

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Past Exhibitions9

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Apichatpong Weerasethakul: Primitive

Apichatpong Weerasethakul

38 Museum Dr, West Kowloon, Hong Kong

Jan 1, 2024

Apichatpong Weerasethakul — 8 Mar 2024

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Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)

Apichatpong Weerasethakul "Morakot (Emerald)"

Apichatpong Weerasethakul

2155 Center St, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA

Mar 8, 2023 — Apr 30, 2023

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Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

Apichatpong Weerasethakul "Morakot (Emerald)"

Apichatpong Weerasethakul

Jan 1, 2023

Apichatpong Weerasethakul "Morakot (Emerald)" Endless Knot: Struggle and Healing in the Buddhist World March 8–April 30, 2023 Independent filmmaker, screenwr...

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Apichatpong Weerasethakul: Fireworks (Archives)

Apichatpong Weerasethakul

317 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1G4, Canada

Sep 10, 2015 — Sep 27, 2015

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Art Gallery of Ontario

Apichatpong Weerasethakul: Fireworks (Archives)

Apichatpong Weerasethakul

317 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1G4, Canada

Jan 1, 2015

Apichatpong Weerasethakul: Fireworks (Archives) September 10-27, 2015 Learn More

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apichatpong weerasethakul fireworks

C. Gobernador Rafael Rebollar 94, San Miguel Chapultepec I Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11850 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

May 20, 2014 — Jun 14, 2014

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Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)

Apichatpong Weerasethakul / MATRIX 247

Apichatpong Weerasethakul

2155 Center St, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA

Jan 1, 2013

Apichatpong Weerasethakul / MATRIX 247 February 15–April 21, 2013 MATRIX 247 presents Apichatpong Weerasethakul's 2007 video installation Morakot (Emerald), ...

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