Organisations

Creative Migration (East) Foundation

Foundation

Vision :

In 2019, Bangkok 1899 officially opened its doors with support from the Ford Philanthropy and The Rockefeller Foundation. Since then, this hub has curated vibrant exhibitions and performances through its signature International Artist Residency program. It has also made a significant social impact through its onsite cafe organized by Na Projects, which hosts vocational training for at-risk youth and workshops for urban refugees to facilitate their transition to living in Thailand. Our historic location, originally built in 1899, was designed by Italian architect Mario Tamagno. His most famous work includes Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, Neilson Hays Library and Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong). For the very first time, this landmark is open to the public. This is the former home of Sanan Devahastin na Ayudhya, who is also known by his noble title “Chao Phraya Thammasakmontri,” Thailand’s father of modern education. He is considered a Renaissance man, well-known for accomplishments such as serving as a former Minister of Education and as the first President of the National Assembly as the Kingdom of Siam transitioned to a constitutional monarchy.

Mission :

Bangkok 1899 is a cultural & civic hub representing the intersection of art, design, urbanism and social innovation established by Creative Migration, a women-of-color-led, international arts organization based in Los Angeles and Bangkok. Its Founder & Executive Director, Susannah Tantemsapya, developed Bangkok 1899 with the mission to bring together cultural and climate diplomacy with a special focus on collaborative community building through intersectional practices. Our programming is defined through three primary strands: Artist Residencies & Creative Hubs, Site-specific Installations, and Transmedia Projects.

Telephone 0945644997
E-Mail : m@bangkok1899.org
Website : https://bangkok1899.org/, https://creativemigration.org/
Social media : https://www.facebook.com/Bangkok1899