Contemporary Art Tour In Audio: Exploring Bangkok's MOCA [Season 2 Episode 55]

We're not whispering to make it hard for you to hear. We're
doing it to be respectful, because we recorded this episode inside
the Museum of Contemporary Art in northern Bangkok. Now, bear in
mind that neither of us are huge art people. But museums such as
Bangkok MOCA are designed to be accessible by anyone, not just art
aficionados. Today, we put that to the test. Spoiler: We loved
it! The middle part of this episode features our
honest reaction to some of the art as we encounter it. Now, keep in
mind that art appreciation isn't the type of experience that lends
itself to being expressed in audio. So you won't be surprised as we
try to interpret for you the… well, let's say "more eclectic"
pieces from Thailand's contemporary artists. Hopefully it comes off
as funny as we intended it, and not mean-spirited. Even though the
choice bits below may appear the opposite, we really did enjoy our
time at Bangkok's MOCA and would highly recommend you visit,
too. If you do listen to the full episode, you'll have
some context for these choice reactions and more:


"It's hard to fault a painting that has a 3D
penis."


"Body, mind, peaceful: Three words I don't think about
when I think of Hitler."


"This looks like something out of Ghostbusters…"


"That dog has no head. This one is wearing a necklace
with three penises on it."


"And… the painter likes big balls."


"What would happen if a hippopotamus had a baby with a
cicada? That's your answer."


"This would really cool if we had a skateboard. It would
be even cooler if we remembered how to ride it."


"I've never seen so many boobs in such a short amount of
time."

Seriously. Give our interpretation a chance. You'll
laugh at our antics (and likely lament our lack of cultural
exposure) and hopefully decide to add all six floors of Bangkok's
MOCA to your must-see list. It's a fantastic way to spend a good
part of your day, whether you've been in Bangkok for years or are
just visiting for a few days. It's worth it! Love,
Loathe, or Leave This building is sparkling clean,
which makes it an anomaly in Bangkok. Unless you're on a public
escalator in Bangkok. Those things are sparkly clean, from the
handrails to the treads. Listen in to find how how we feel about
that (which is pretty obvious) and how and why the janitorial staff
keep them immaculate. We Love Our Supporters!
Before we recorded this show we recorded an entire episode
about our journey to the MOCA exclusive to our patrons! You can get
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