Bangkok: The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA BANGKOK) welcomes the return of the world-renowned installation ‘Golden Teardrop (2025)’ by contemporary Thai artist Arin Rungjang. This acclaimed work, first presented at the 2013 Venice Biennale, is noted for its portrayal of the relationship between art, history, and the global economy through simple objects.

According to Thai News Agency, the artist uses “Thong Yod,” a traditional Thai dessert, to symbolize travel, cultural exchange, and labor during the colonial era. For the 2025 exhibition, Arin has created a new series of works titled ‘Golden Teardrop (2025)’ specifically for MOCA BANGKOK. The installation consists of 2,774 “drops of gold” crafted from brass, suspended in a still rhythm in the museum’s main hall, inviting viewers to explore the connections between past, present, and memory that transcend borders.

The exhibition aims to prompt viewers to question the role of art and perception across time, with the power of the works designed to dialogue with the geometric architecture of MOCA BANGKOK. It is divided into four key zones, including a new installation, ‘Golden Teardrop (2025),’ which will become part of the museum’s permanent collection, and an original installation from 2013, complete with behind-the-scenes videos and artist interviews.

This return serves as a way to connect historical memories with contemporary changes through the delicate perspective of a contemporary Thai artist.