Lunchtime Lectures: Artist talk by Jakkai Siributr: Narrating Identity, Belonging and Home Through Textiles and Embroidery

Jakkai Siributr is one of Thailand’s leading contemporary artists, known for his narration on social and political issues in Thailand through textile and embroidery. His practice powerfully illustrates the nation’s challenging history – from military conflicts to social disparities and religious conflicts. Siributr often weaves family stories into his work, depicting how it intersects with national history.

Recently, in response to the ongoing refugee situation on the Thai-Burma border, he has created an ongoing embroidery project 'There's No Place'. The installation, co-curated with refugees, is currently on display at V&A South Kensington as part of the museum's programme curated for London Design Festival.

The lecture offers an overview of artist's ongoing interest in concepts of identity, belonging and home, with a focus on how he creates dialogues between the displaced ethnic Shan communities at Thailand's Koung Jor Shan Refugee Camp and viewers around the world through the long-term project.

After the lecture, join the artist and Contemporary Programme Curator Carrie Chan for a short discussion and Q&A session.

This talk is part of the London Design Festival. Please click here to see what else we have on.