Number 1 Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in a traditional wooden house on Soi Silom 21, in Bangkok’s Bang Rak district. Its rotating exhibitions bring together emerging and established Thai artists, with work spanning spiritual and Neo-contemporary themes. Admission is free, and the adjoining Hearth Art Cafe serves food and drinks for a pause after browsing. The gallery also has creative clothing on its second floor, adding another stop to a visit focused on Thai art.
A gallery for Thai artists
Number 1 Gallery was founded in 2006 to represent Thai artists and provide an ongoing place for them to develop their work. Its programme includes monthly exhibitions, with artists at different stages of their careers.
The gallery focuses on spiritual and Neo-contemporary subjects. Its exhibitions have also appeared at regional art fairs in Hong Kong, Taipei, Malaysia and Singapore.
Exhibitions and the cafe
The works on view change with the exhibition programme, so check the gallery’s website if you have a particular artist or theme in mind. The gallery is in a wooden house on Soi Silom 21, and creative clothing is displayed on the second floor.
Hearth Art Cafe is next to the gallery and serves food and drinks. It gives you a place to sit after looking around; the cafe and gallery can be visited together.
FAQ
Is admission to Number 1 Gallery free?
Yes. Admission to the gallery is free.
What kind of art is shown at Number 1 Gallery?
The gallery presents contemporary Thai artists, with exhibitions that include spiritual and Neo-contemporary themes. The programme changes monthly.
Is there a cafe at Number 1 Gallery?
Yes. Hearth Art Cafe is next to the gallery and serves food and drinks.
Where is Number 1 Gallery in Bangkok?
It is at 19 Soi Silom 21 in Bang Rak district.
