Archiving as Creative Practice: Revitalizing Cultural Heritage in Bangkok’s Nang Loeng

Authors

  • Merlin Rebmann Master of Arts Programme in Curatorial Practice, Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Chulalongkorn University
  • Sirithorn Srichalakom Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Chulalongkorn University

Keywords:

nang loeng community, cultural heritage preservation, interdisciplinary approaches, community participation, community archive, archive-based art

Abstract

This article analyzed the creation and development of a cultural archive for the Nang Loeng community and examined how this archive has been utilized as a resource for creative projects by the Community Lab, an organization based in the historic Nang Loeng neighborhood. Dedicated to preserving the area’s cultural heritage, the Community Lab addressed concerns related to housing insecurity and poverty by promoting community revitalization through participatory engagement between artists and residents. The article focused on the documentation of traditional Lakhon Chatri performances and a collaborative project with British artist Nicholas Karn. This collaboration was examined through the lens of archival theory, offering insights into interdisciplinary approaches to archiving and the development of contemporary artistic practices.

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Published

2025-08-06

How to Cite

Rebmann, M., & Srichalakom, S. (2025). Archiving as Creative Practice: Revitalizing Cultural Heritage in Bangkok’s Nang Loeng. Academic Journal for the Humanities and Social Sciences Dhonburi Rajabhat University, 8(2), B1-B15. retrieved from https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/human_dru/article/view/278862

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