The third edition of Bangkok Art Biennale 2022 (BAB 2022) with its theme "Chaos: Calm" reflects obstacles that mankind encountered during the Covid-19 pandemic. Both chaos and calm are temporary states that are interchangeable according to situations and conditions.

From now until Feb 23, the BAB 2022 showcases over 200 pieces by 73 artists from 35 countries at 12 venues. Main venues include Museum Siam, Wat Pho, Bangkok Art & Culture Centre (BACC), Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), JWD Art Space and CentralWorld. On a press tour to Wat Pho, Museum Siam, BACC and QSNCC, Prof Apinan Poshyananda, chief executive and artistic director of Bangkok Art Biennale, provided information of the artists' backgrounds, their inspirations and interpretations of their artworks.

Wat Pho is a key venue where tourists can experience both cultural heritage and contemporary art. Two art installations -- Arokhayasala and Melting Void: Molds For The Mind -- created by the late Thai artist Montien Boonma are showcased in Wat Pho. Located in a Chinese style building, Arokhayasala, which was inspired by the shape of lungs, is displayed to the public for the first time. Arokhayasala, which consists of brass plates, bronze and stones, was created in 1994 when Montien's pregnant wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. The installation expressed his need for healing and communicating with his wife's spirit. Situated next to Pa Lay Lai Buddha statue, Melting Void resembles a Buddha statue. With its huge size, visitors can step into the installation and feel at peace there.

British artist Antony Gormley designed two site-specific sculptures made of cast iron -- Contain and Connect -- to display in Wat Pho. The sculptures look like human figures, which possibly represent international visitors to Thailand.