NRCT and Thai Craft Association Open Decoding the Bloom Exhibition on 26 October 2026

The National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), in collaboration with the Thai Art and Craft Development Association, is set to open the Decoding the Bloom exhibition on 26 October 2026 at the National Research Council of Thailand. The exhibition presents the stories of flowers featured in Thai literature across various eras by integrating knowledge from the humanities, science and contemporary art to offer a new perspective on understanding nature and Thailand's literary heritage.

Held under the concept "Read through Literature, See through Science, Feel through Art", the organisers intend for the exhibition to serve as a new kind of learning space that connects knowledge, imagination and the beauty of nature in one place. Rather than a conventional art display, it interprets academic information into an experience accessible to the general public.

Decoding Flowers through Two Connected Perspectives

At the heart of the exhibition is the presentation of flowers in Thai literature through two distinct yet interconnected perspectives. The first is the literary perspective, which reflects emotions and the ways humans use language to describe the beauty of nature. The second is the scientific perspective, which rationally explains the mechanisms and phenomena of living organisms.

Art acts as a medium connecting the two disciplines, allowing visitors to experience a form of learning that combines reason, emotion and aesthetics at the same time through creative works by Thai artists who interpret academic data into artworks.

Building on Cultural Capital for a New Form of Learning

The organisers state that this exhibition provides a space to foster collaboration among researchers, artists, designers and specialists from various fields to develop ways of disseminating knowledge to reach a wider audience, while creating value for Thailand's art, design and creative sectors overall.

This approach demonstrates that research and scientific knowledge can be developed into a meaningful artistic experience, helping to carry forward Thailand's cultural heritage and connect it with a new generation in a contemporary way.

This exhibition is of interest to art and culture professionals, event organisers looking for concepts that combine knowledge with creativity for their own events, and those interested in Thai literature who are looking for new art venues to visit in Bangkok.