“Talk - Nude As Art” by Sophirat Muangkum

“Talk – Nude As Art”

By Sophirat Muangkum

Sunday, 25 October 20261:00–4:00 PMAt Old Town Gallery

Nude photography is not simply about depicting the human body. It also involves perspective, concepts, communication, and the relationship between the photographer and the model, as well as how the work is presented in a way that clearly communicates the artist’s identity and ideas.

Nude As Art is a talk based on the professional experience of Sophirat Muangkum, a Thai female photographer and artist who has worked continuously in the field of nude photography. The talk covers a wide range of topics, from understanding different approaches and genres of nude photography, finding inspiration, and preparing for a shoot, to communication and collaboration with models and other members of the production team.

It will also explore practical aspects of working professionally, including documentation and releases, building a portfolio, and approaches to presenting and publishing photographic work.

The talk aims to encourage participants to look at nude photography from a broader perspective, encompassing the creative process, professional practice, and the development of their own artistic work.

The session will conclude with a Q&A and Portfolio Review. Participants who would like feedback on their own work are welcome to bring their portfolios and discuss them with the speaker after the Q&A session.

Who is this for?

This talk is suitable for anyone interested in nude photography from an artistic perspective, as well as photographers who are beginning to work in the field of nude photography and would like to learn more about the creative and professional process, while receiving guidance on developing and presenting their own portfolios.

This event is part of the exhibition “Bangkok Raw” by Alain Callebaut, organized by Old Town Gallery.

Participation Fee: THB 500 per personLimited to 20 participants

For registration, please contact:

Facebook: Old Town GalleryTel: 089 118 5072

About the Artist

Sophirat Muangkum (b. 1983, Thailand) is a self-taught artist whose practice is inspired by personal stories, nature, and subcultures. She uses the creative process as a tool to explore the meaning of life and to better understand both herself and the world around her.

Her work has been exhibited in Thailand and internationally. Her most recent solo exhibition, Decentralized Thainess(2024), was presented at 333 Gallery, Warehouse 30, Bangkok. Other notable exhibitions and projects include Ecopsychology (Objectifs – Centre for Photography and Film, Singapore, 2019), The Future is Nakid (Innerspace, USA, 2020), Hysteria (Toot Yung Art Center, Chiang Mai, 2021), Interpreters (MOCA Thailand, 2022), Bangkok Art Biennale (Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, 2024–2025), and Pattani Biennale (Srinagarindra Park, Pattani, 2026).

Alongside her artistic practice, Sophirat works as an independent curator and speaker, with a particular focus on supporting emerging artists and fostering cultural dialogue. She has served as a curator for the Phayao Photography Biennale (2021–2022 and 2025) at Artcade, Phayao, and Chiang Mai Blooms City Gallery (2023) at Chiang Mai House of Photography.

In 2025, she was invited as a panelist for “Direct to Disrupt: Funding Artists at the Frontlines of Expression and Environment in Asia” at the 2nd Global Artivism Convening 2025 in Bahia, Brazil. In 2026, she was invited as a speaker for “The Body, the Gaze, and the Right to Be Seen” at the Southeast Asia Queer Arts & Justice Summit (SEAQAJS) in Manila, Philippines.

In 2025, Sophirat was selected as one of the 100 Changemakers featured in The Future List by Koktail magazine, recognizing individuals who create meaningful change through their work and contributions.

Her works are currently held in the collections of MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum, MOCA Bangkok, Bangkok Art Biennale Foundation, and private collections in Thailand and internationally.