🗓 Jan 31–May 23, 2026
📍 Canal Projects
🎟️ FREE
✨ Jakkai Siributr’s exhibition There’s no Place at Canal Projects in New York features large-scale textile installations, collaborative embroidery, and hand-stitched works made from uniforms, clothing, and domestic fabrics. Siributr explores displacement, collective storytelling, grief, labor, and contemporary Thai social histories through layered textile assemblages and participatory embroidery that invites contributions from multiple communities.
Visiting Jakkai Siributr’s exhibition at Canal Projects offers a unique opportunity to experience art that blends personal narratives with broader social themes through textiles. What makes Siributr’s work particularly compelling is his use of everyday garments and domestic fabrics, transformed through hand-stitching and collaborative embroidery by contributing communities. This participatory approach creates a living tapestry where multiple voices and stories merge, making each piece deeply reflective of collective memory and displacement. From my visit, I was captivated by how the layers of fabric not only told stories of grief and labor but also highlighted the political context embedded within these materials. The tactile presence of embroidery invites viewers to slow down and consider the hands and histories involved in every stitch. It felt less like observing a finished artwork and more like being part of an ongoing dialogue. Moreover, the exhibition challenges traditional art forms by elevating textile from domestic craft to a powerful medium of social commentary, especially regarding contemporary Thai histories and diaspora experiences. This aligns well with current trends in art where community participation and storytelling through craft are gaining prominence. I also appreciated the accessibility of the show being free and the inviting setup at Canal Projects, encouraging diverse audiences to engage directly with the exhibitions. For anyone interested in textile art, social history, or participatory art practices, this exhibition is a resonant and enriching experience that bridges personal and political themes with visual and tactile beauty.
