Rating: 3/5 (7 votes)

Open Days: Tuesday – Sunday (Closed on Monday) (Please call to confirm before you go)

Opening Hours: 11:00 – 19:00 (Please call to confirm before you go)

 

Koi Art Gallery is an art space that invites you to look at the word “gallery” from a slightly different angle. The heart of the place didn’t begin with a commercial goal, but with the intention of Khun Koi Bussakorn Wann-oon, who wanted to create a venue for Thai artists. In a way, it also feels like her way of letting a childhood dream keep moving forward—even if she once wanted to study art but life didn’t fully open that path for her.

 

What’s lovely about this idea is how it turns a “personal dream” into an “opportunity for others.” By focusing on supporting artists, the gallery isn’t just a place to hang work nicely on walls. It becomes a platform where artists can be seen, can experiment, can tell their stories, and can refine their craft through real audiences—especially Thai artists who need space to show their work in the city.

 

In terms of programming, Koi Art Gallery mainly presents contemporary art. The upside of contemporary work is that it doesn’t force you into “right or wrong” interpretations like an exam. Instead, it encourages you to use your own life experience to talk with the work. Some pieces make you feel calm, some make you smile, and some quietly pull you into thinking about society or your own life. That’s the fun of visiting a small gallery that takes the conversation between “viewer” and “artwork” seriously.

 

Another signature feature is the third-floor space, where there is an art-focused library for visitors who want to study and explore. Put simply, the gallery doesn’t just want you to “look and leave.” It wants you to “keep learning”—whether that means reading about art, understanding an artist’s approach, or sitting quietly until your thoughts settle. It’s a great fit for anyone who wants to understand art more deeply without pressure.

 

If you don’t usually visit galleries, Koi Art Gallery can be an easy place to start. You don’t need a lot of technical vocabulary to enjoy contemporary art. Try beginning with the “color and mood,” then look at the “materials and how it’s made,” and finally ask yourself, “What is this work inviting me to think about?” That alone is enough to take something meaningful away from a single piece.

 

Getting There If you want the smoothest way around Sukhumvit, take the BTS and get off at Phrom Phong or Asok, then continue by motorbike taxi/taxi, or walk depending on what feels easiest that day (using a map app helps you pick the simplest walking route). If you drive, an easy approach is to park at a mall or a parking building in the Phrom Phong–Asok area and walk from there, reducing the stress of traffic and limited parking in smaller streets.

 

 

A: There are older references for the address and opening hours, but official channels do not appear consistently updated, so calling ahead is recommended to avoid a wasted trip.

 

A: It’s great for anyone who wants to see contemporary art in a relaxed setting, people who want to discover Thai artists, and those looking for a quiet space to read or research art.

 

A: Start with the colors and mood, then look at the materials and how the piece is made, and finally ask yourself what the work is inviting you to think about. There’s no single correct answer—your experience is part of the meaning.

 

A: You can read and research art topics, understand context around artworks and artists, or simply use it as a calm corner to slow your thoughts down before heading back into the city.

 

A: Take the BTS to Phrom Phong or Asok, then continue by motorbike taxi/taxi or walk using a map app. If you drive, park at a nearby mall/parking building and walk to reduce stress from traffic and limited parking.