'Neo-Nationalism' is an exhibition of contemporary politically-engaged art that tries to reflect upon the meaning of 'nationalism'.

'In the three troubled Southern provinces of Thailand, innocent lives are being sacrificed in daily acts of violence. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Thaksin and his Thai Rak Thai Party have become all-powerful as they adopt a CEO administrative style and pursue a neo-nationalist agenda; as the battle rages between this representative of Thai capitalist interests and royalist conservatives over the people's hearts and minds.'

'Now is the ideal moment for reflection; for us to pause and reexamine, to explore our own ideas and understanding of the concept of 'nationalism'. What is nationalism, really? We should do this lest we fall prey to nationalistic consumerism, or start running around accusing other people of being traitors to their nation.' excerpt from Manit Sriwanichpoom's curatorial statement

Included in the catalogue are dialogues between Manit Sriwanichpoom and the participating artists about their works and their thoughts on 'nationalism'.
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Onsite

author
Location code
EX.THA.NNC
Language

English, 

Thai

Publication/Creation date

2005

ISBN / ISSN

Nil

No of copies

2

Content type

catalogue

Chapter headings

Santi Thongsuk's Sightless

Sakarin Krua-On's Beckoning Lady

Chatchai Puipia's Morning and Evening Love Song

Ing K's Sea of Blood

Sutee Kunavichayanont's Impring

Toi Ungkavatanapong's Bathe

Vasan Sithiket is asking 'Are you Thai or Not?'

Manit Sriwanichpoom in Pink, White & Blue

Made in Thailand: Selling Thailand to the Thais, New and Improved - Iola LENZI

Neo-Nationalism: A Contemporary Political Art Exhibition
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Neo-Nationalism: A Contemporary Political Art Exhibition