ART CLUB 3000, by Rirkrit Tiravanija, is established in 2026 with the intention of creating a space where people can spend time with themselves, reflect, and exist within a relaxed atmosphere. The space is designed to encourage conversation and interaction, reflecting the concept of Relational Aesthetics, which emphasizes shared experience and the active participation of audiences as part of the artwork.
The title ART CLUB 3000 draws inspiration from the New York–based artist group Art Club 2000, founded in the early 1990s. The collective experimented with collaborative artistic practices and used exhibitions as a platform to critique consumer culture, the art system, and the identity of the artist in contemporary society. Their work helped position art as a space for social and cultural inquiry rather than merely an aesthetic object.
ART CLUB 3000 functions as a conceptual platform for artists and members of the creative community, opening possibilities for new experiences and future forms of engagement. The project further develops ideas from Tiravanija’s work Untitled (The form of the flower is unknown to the seed), presented at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in 2019.
The work takes the form of a narrow, elongated structure reminiscent of a cave, referencing one of humanity’s earliest forms of dwelling. Inside, a long wooden table with only a few seats is accompanied by wide, low chairs placed close to the ground, creating a setting that invites visitors to feel physically and emotionally connected to the earth. Visitors are invited to enjoy sake from Japan and Thailand, as well as sato, a traditional Thai rice wine from various regions of Thailand. These fermented beverages have long been tied to local ways of life and cultural traditions. The gesture reflects the artist’s interest in connecting shared experiences with cultures of eating and drinking, while also supporting local products.
In Tiravanija’s practice, architecture is not merely a physical structure but a space for gathering, conversation, and interaction. His works therefore function as social platforms in which value is determined by use and by the people who inhabit them, rather than by their architectural appearance. For this reason, the architectural elements in his work are often simple and open, facilitating dialogue, coexistence, and the formation of community.
Open every THU-SAT, 4-8 PM, at ART CLUB 3000, Gallery VER
- Membership required
- Limited seats available
For more information please contact Line OA: @artclub3000
March 18, 2026
