The exhibition titled Good Day Bad Day But Everyday by world-renowned street photographer Tavepong Pratoomwong, organised by the Royal Thai Embassy in Colombo, in collaboration with the Streets of Colombo (SOC) photography collective, will be held at Siam Nivasa, the Royal Thai Embassy’s multifunctional cultural and exhibition centre in Colombo from today till October 27.
The exhibition celebrates the beauty, complexity, and spontaneity of everyday life through the lens of one of the most acclaimed street photographers of our time.
The Royal Thai Embassy continues to play a key role in promoting the arts in Sri Lanka while fostering mutual understanding and friendship between Thailand and Sri Lanka. The Embassy said, “Art is a universal language, and Tavepong’s work is an honest, humourous reflection of life on the streets which speaks directly to the heart. We are pleased to co-host this event with the Streets of Colombo and are confident that Tavepong’s visit to Sri Lanka will create a wonderful opportunity for local photographers to gain a share of his vast knowledge and experience.
Founder of Streets of Colombo (SOC) Johann Latiff said, “We are thrilled to be the co-hosts of this event and to meet Tavepong, whose work we have long admired. Through this exhibition, we hope to inspire more photographers in Sri Lanka to take up street photography and raise awareness of this genre of photography.”
Good Day Bad Day But Everyday is a collection of Tavepong Pratoomwong’s most outstanding street photographs, taken during his daily walks since 2014. His work captures the extraordinary within the ordinary, highlighting the unpredictable and often surreal moments in the stream of everyday life. A limited number of the hardcover photo books which carries the same title are available for sale at the exhibition and include a series of award-winning photographs, offering visitors a chance to further immerse themselves in Tavepong’s work.
Tavepong has dedicated himself to street photography, capturing fleeting moments that tell powerful stories. His work has been exhibited across Asia, North America, and Europe. He has won numerous prestigious awards including the first place prizes at the Miami Street Photography Festival and the Los Angeles Center of Photography. In 2015, he was also selected as one of the 20 Most Influential Street Photographers in the world by Streethunters.net.
