Saturday, June 11, 2022
10:30am – 11:30am. STORY TIME SPECIAL
with Christina Soontornvat
Readings from three books, interactive rhymes, songs, and dance with Thai-American, Newbury Honor author Christina Soontornvat. A fun crafting activity amidst balloons and cupcakes invites children to celebrate the Neilson Hays Library’s 101st birthday!
This event is in English
3:30pm-4:30pm. LECTURE:
Bastard Libraries and Chamber Secrets;
Hybrid Architecture and Progressive Conservation
by Chatpong Chuenrudeemol
Join us for an afternoon exploring Mario Tamagno’s Neilson Hays Library as an early example of an architectural hybrid of Western design and tropical innovations, as seen through the eyes of the award-winning architect known for his research on Thai street vernacular—affectionately named Bangkok Bastards. Khun Chatpong will also ask: what is conservation? with his reimagining of a ‘bastardized’ design for the Neilson Hays Library of the future. A must-join event for architecture and conservation enthusiasts.
5pm – 6:30pm EXHIBITION OPENING:
Bangkok Chattana; Alchemy of Architecture and Narrative
with Christina Soontornvat and Chatpong Chuenrudeemol
Christina Soontornvat kicks off the session with a reading from her Newbury Honor book, A Wish in the Dark and talks about her creative process. Chatpong Chuenrudeemol, Silpathorn Award recipient, will then lead a guided tour of his human-sized modelled installations inspired by Soontornvat’s character, the city of Chattana.
Join us to get into the minds of the two artists and see how magic emerges from mixing literary narrative with architecture; culture with space; and history with form.
7.30pm – 9pm. SOLD OUT!
A NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY: NOP PONCHAMNI AND THE GROOVETOMATIX JAZZ BAND CHARITY CONCERT
The Neilson Hays welcomes acclaimed singer Nop Ponchamni to celebrate this historic milestone with an intimate and atmospheric concert in our tropical courtyard. This is your opportunity to relax with friends, get a sneak peak of our centennial exhibition, and help support a Bangkok landmark while soaking up the easy listening vibes of Nop Ponchamni’s Night at the Library.
Doors opens at 7 pm.
Tickets: THB 1,200; all proceeds support the building’s preservation and Library programming, and includes a live concert, a glass of wine, and a private viewing of the illuminated exhibition, Bangkok Chattana: Alchemy of Architecture and Narrative. Food sold separately.
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