This exhibition by Kosit Juntaratip at Bangkok University Art Gallery in 2005, explores the meaning of 'a kiss' as a social symbol. Thasnai Sethaseeri wrote, 'The meaning (of a kiss) changes according to the situation. It's the same with other symbolic gestures that are a form of non-verbal communication... Once 'a kiss' has been reduced to a mere social symbol, 'a kiss' no longer conceals within it the hidden meaning that the kisser intended to convey. 'A kiss' becomes a mere peck and just part of a social duty. It’s like consumer goods that have come with globalization. People use them because they’re to be used and (throw them away) then they look for something else instead.'
Access level
Onsite
Location code
MON.JUK
Language
English,
Thai
Keyword
Publication/Creation date
2005
No of copies
2
Content type
artist monograph,
catalogue
Chapter headings
Kisstory - Thasnai SETHASEREE
Kiss: Photography Exhibition: Kosit Juntaratip
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