Pratchaya Phinthong: No Patents on Ideas

Witness how ideas can transcend boundaries and redefine art in Thai artist Pratchaya Phinthong’s first solo exhibition in Singapore.

No Patents on Ideas is the first solo exhibition of Bangkok-based artist Pratchaya Phinthong in Singapore that presents major explorations underpinning two decades of the artist’s practice. Through video, installation and objects, the exhibition examines the cultural and economic systems that structure modern life. Phinthong’s art carry layers of significance drawn from their journey through production, use, and exchange. These items are shaped by their cultural roots, shifting ownership, and connections to historical events. The exhibition also features a new commission, Undrift, a video installation that reflects on the implications between cultural circuits of vernacular knowledge and everyday material cultures.