Bangkok Gallery Opens 'The Forgotten Things' Inflatable Art Show
A Bangkok gallery opens "The Forgotten Things," an inflatable art exhibition exploring overlooked memories through contemporary balloon sculpture installations, opening August 20 at the Bangkok Art and Culture Center.
BalloonArt has joined with the School of Communication Arts at Decorative Arts College to open the exhibition 'The Forgotten Things,' featuring inflatable sculpture installations that elevate balloon art into contemporary artistic practice. Opening on August 20, 2026, at Bangkok Art and Culture Center, the exhibition invites society to revisit memories, values, and important moments that may have been overlooked in our busy era, showcased through contemporary inflatable art including the work 'TimeLost' by artist Varosrwang and creations by young artists.
The event includes an Art Talk Session titled 'Remembering the Forgotten' featuring three creative practitioners: Varosrwang Somsatthaphan, Imagineering Artist; Hiromi Kano, founder of KIGURUMI.BIZ and mascot design expert from Japan; and Puripop Kosittaprom, Art Director at Central Pattana. The exhibition marks the fourth year of the Art for Art initiative, which provides youth and students an opportunity to transform imaginative concepts into large-scale inflatable sculpture installations displayed at the national level.
Jiratha Lohaprohm, CEO and Founder of BalloonArt, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership and commitment to supporting youth: 'For over 34 years, BalloonArt has been dedicated to transforming the image of balloon work from commercial media into Art Inflatable Installation—large-scale artwork that creates experiences and connects people's emotions. The Art for Art project, our CSR initiative, marks a meaningful return to society through collaboration with Decorative Arts College and partner institutions. This work allows students to learn from professional-level practice, from concept development and technical drawing through prototype creation and actual exhibition alongside expert teams. We believe creating opportunities and experiences for young people builds the future of Thailand's art world. These young artists will develop their creative thinking and grow into artists, designers, and creators who will drive Thailand's creative industries forward.'
Associate Professor Surat Boonthong, Director of Decorative Arts College, highlighted the significance of this partnership for Thai art education: 'The collaboration between Decorative Arts College, a legendary arts institution that is a pillar of Thai culture, and BalloonArt, a privately-owned enterprise with specialized expertise, in the Art for Art 2026 project represents an important phenomenon reflecting the dynamic growth of Thai arts education. It bridges traditional artistic roots with contemporary media innovation. Three-dimensional inflatable sculpture challenges help students transcend conventional art boundaries, applying knowledge of structural engineering and materials science. Students learn to transform abstract concepts like 'forgotten things' into tangible structural artworks through technical drawing and production processes.'
