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April 2024
Exhibition “Trails of Absence & Symbols of Presence: Loss & Protest in Myanmar’s Spring Revolution”
Organized and curated by SEA Junction, the exhibition “Trails of Absence & Symbols of Presence: Loss & Protest in Myanmar's Spring Revolution” is held on 2 - 21 April 2024 at the Curved Wall, 4th Floor of Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC). The exhibition consists of two series of artworks by two Myanmar artists: “Trails of Absence” by multi-disciplinary artist Sai (pseudonym) calls attention, with fabric installations, to the fate of political prisoners after the February 2021 coup, while…
Find out more »Exhibition “Thread Under Threat: Portraits of Indomitable Myanmar Women”
Well-known Myanmar artist Chuu Wai’s solo exhibition is born out of solidarity with the opposition movement in Myanmar that has been fighting for democracy since the coup d’état led by General Min Aung Hlaing on 1 February 2021. It resonates with the resilience of the people of Myanmar, especially the women among them. For three years now, Myanmar people have been demanding the restoration of democracy and the rule of law and the release of the imprisoned leaders and all…
Find out more »Southeast Asia Mini Book and Craft Fair
Once a month, SEA Junction holds a mini book and craft fair focusing on Southeast Asia. For the books, three kinds of books are available: New books given in consignment from recognized publishers with an interest in the countries of Southeast Asia including Silkworm Book and River Book from Thailand, ISEAS from Singapore and Yayasan Pustaka Obor from Indonesia. As a special highlight this month, there's a restocking of books from Thai publishers. New and used books that are double…
Find out more »Panel Discussion “Myanmar Youth Defy Mandatory Conscription”
Event Background On 10 February 2024, the State Administration Council (SAC) which rules Myanmar after the coup d’etat on 1 February 2021 announced the enforcement of the military conscription law. It aims to draft men ages 18-35 and women ages 18-27 for at least two years. This caused an alarm among Myanmar youths who dread that they would be enlisted to fight in a war against pro-democracy oppositional groups and ethnic army organizations. As the army has started to force young people to oblige,…
Find out more »40th #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar Monthly Updates
On 26 April 2024 at 4-5 pm (Bangkok Time), SEA Junction in collaboration with Mizzima as a media partner will hold the 40th #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar Monthly Updates. This update series was started soon after the coup d’état in Myanmar with the aim of contributing to a greater understanding of the crisis situation there for informed action in support of the democratic movement in the country and beyond. Since February 2021, Myanmar has been in turmoil as the Myanmar Army, known as…
Find out more »Launch of ASEAN Queer Imaginings Volume 2
On 27 April 2024, 6-7 pm, ASEAN SOGIE CAUCUS, in collaboration with Non-Binary Thailand and SEA Junction, will hold the “Launch of ASEAN Queer Imaginings Volume 2” at SEA Junction, 4th floor, BACC ASEAN Queer Imaginings Volume 2 is the collection of thought leadership articles, artwork and poems from queer activists from across Southeast Asia. Together with ASEAN SOGIE CAUCUS and Non-Binary Thailand, the book explores LGBTQIAN+ issues and the practices of advocacy and promises to contribute to meaningful discussions…
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