As a traveling artist, I bring Pop Art to audiences worldwide. Each exhibition is centered around the core themes of Love, Freedom, and Joy, ensuring these values resonate globally. This blueprint provides a comprehensive overview of BitPopArt exhibition guidelines.
For this example, I focus on the city of Bangkok and the brand I’ve built around it, called BangPOP.
The exhibition in Bangkok aims to bridge East and West by celebrating Thai culture while giving tourists and travelers a deeper understanding of Thailand. Through my art, I hope to inspire, educate, and bring joy to people from all backgrounds.
I want visitors to leave the exhibition with a deeper appreciation of Thailand and a joyful feeling that enriches their travel experience. For Thai people, my goal is to celebrate their culture through my Western art style a tribute of respect and gratitude to the Land of Smiles, which has always held a special place in my heart. Creating art about Thailand has also been a personal journey of discovery, allowing me to learn more about Bangkok’s rich history and traditions.
Pop Art is a joyful way to bring ideas to life. In the vibrant city of Bangkok, where I frequently return for inspiration and to create new art, I began developing the BangPOP brand. Through this pop art style, I capture everything that reflects the essence of Bangkok. The three core elements of my Pop Art—Love, Peace, and Joy—are also deeply woven into the BangPOP brand. For the BangPOP brand we use the Thai words สเน่หา = (saneha) Love, สันติ (san ti) = Peace, สนุก (sanook) = joy.
Why do I draw about Thailand and why BangPOP?
For me, drawing is a way to explore life, connect with cultures, and express my deep respect for them. In a world often overshadowed by negativity, I choose to highlight the beauty and positivity found in culture and everyday life. This doesn’t mean ignoring challenges but rather offering hope, joy, and inspiration through my art. Bright colors are a signature of my work, reflecting my core values: Love, Peace, and Joy. If you look closely, you’ll find subtle layers of deeper stories woven into my pieces small details waiting to be discovered by those who take the time. Yet, at its heart, my art remains uplifting and full of life.
Bangkok – City of organized chaos
I call Bangkok the city of organized chaos. After visiting for over a decade and spending about half the year here in recent years, I’ve come to know the city quite well especially the streets beyond the tourist zones. Those are the places where I feel most at ease.
What I love most about Bangkok is its spirit of entrepreneurship everyone has their own little business, from street food vendors to small shop owners. Despite the city’s hustle and bustle, there’s a deep sense of respect in the streets. I appreciate the friendliness of strangers, the warm smiles exchanged in passing, and the constant evolution of the city. From shops and buildings to the smallest details in advertising and street art, Bangkok is always changing like life itself.
In the neighborhood where I spend most of my time in Bangkok, street dogs and cats are part of daily life. They say you can tell a lot about a person by how they treat animals if that’s true, then the Thai people in Bangkok must be some of the kindest in the world.
Some example what makes me love Bangkok
Street dogs
In my neighborhood, street dogs are part of daily life. They chill in front of the 7/11, enjoying the cool breeze from the air conditioning every time the door opens. No one minds—they simply step over or around them. One day, I saw a dog lying right in front of an ATM, completely at ease. A man using the machine just bent over the dog to reach the screen, and everything carried on in perfect harmony. Here, the rule is simple: they don’t harm you, so you don’t harm them. And when needed, you take care of them. When the food vendors arrive, the dogs get their share of food just like everyone else—only they don’t have to pay.
Street food
In Bangkok—and all of Thailand—you’ll always find food everywhere. From motorbikes passing by with a barbecue, serving noodles and grilled meat, to countless small local food shops, the city is a paradise for street food lovers. While online shopping has made life more convenient worldwide, nothing beats visiting these places in person. It’s more than just eating; it’s part of Thai culture an experience I still enjoy every day.
Entrepreneurship
On the streets of Bangkok, it’s not just food vendors you’ll also find people sewing clothes, selling garments, repairing shoes, and running all kinds of small businesses. Most shops are open-front, allowing you to watch artisans at work. Life here happens outdoors, making the city feel vibrant and full of energy. Even after more than a decade of visiting, I still find something new and entertaining every day.
What I’ve come to realize in recent years is that what I love most about Bangkok is its entrepreneurial spirit. Everyone is a business owner in their own way, and that energy inspires me to keep creating. Being surrounded by people who build, craft, and hustle no matter what—fosters a unique synergy of creativity. And in a place with fewer rigid rules, creativity has the space to flourish.
Respect in the streets
Traffic in Bangkok can be chaotic, yet you rarely hear people honking or yelling at each other. Even when scooters or bicycles weave through footpaths something that would typically annoy me as someone from the Netherlands it doesn’t feel bothersome here. It’s all done with a sense of respect. I’ve noticed that living in this environment has made me more respectful as well. You become a reflection of the people and energy you surround yourself with.
Friendliness in the street
A smile can brighten your day, and in Thailand, random smiles from strangers are a common sight. Known as the Land of Smiles, even in a bustling city like Bangkok, you’ll often receive a warm smile from someone you’ve never met. And even when people wear masks, you can still see the smile in their eyes.
This is one of the reasons I feel so at ease here. If I ever find myself stressed by the city, I realize it’s usually just me having a bad day. Step outside with a smile, and in Thailand, you’re almost guaranteed to get one in return.
A city of change
Every time I return to Bangkok after some time away, the city has changed. Just like life, Bangkok is constantly evolving. But it’s not just the buildings or the latest coffee and food shops it’s in the small details as well. As an artist, I love observing advertising and design in a city, and one thing I’ve noticed is how every event Christmas, Lunar New Year, Valentine’s Day finds its way into branding all over Bangkok. It’s not just the big brands; even the smallest businesses make sure you know what time of year it is. But don’t always count on recognizing the time of year Christmas decorations lingering in February are a common sight! As a foreigner, I always find it amusing how the festive spirit sometimes stretches far beyond the holiday itself.
A perfect example is a hair salon in my neighborhood. For Halloween, it was decorated with spooky ornaments; at Christmas, a Santa and snowman stood outside; and for Valentine’s Day, the entire place was covered in hearts. Thai people love to celebrate life events through their businesses. And as an entrepreneur, this is how you create engagement. It catches attention and, more importantly, spreads the joy you have for what you do.
Street Art
Bangkok is home to some incredible street art, which never fails to inspire me. But what I love most is that the city’s art galleries are free to enter exactly how I believe art should be. Bangkok makes that possible.
This is one of the reasons I want to hold my exhibition here to share my love for the city and Thai culture with both the local people and the foreigners who visit.
Print & Animation
My art is digitally created and printed in various sizes for exhibitions. When possible, I also showcase some pieces as animations on screens, adding a dynamic element to the experience. Animated art is an important part of my evolving Pop Art style, allowing my work to grow and adapt with new creative possibilities. The format depends on the venue and the specific artwork, ensuring the best presentation for each piece.
Art, Education, and Gamification
My artwork is built on three core pillars: Love, Freedom (Bitcoin), and Joy. These values are always present in my creations, ensuring that each exhibition is not just visually engaging but also a space for learning and fun.
I want visitors to leave with a smile and new knowledge whether about Bitcoin, culture, or hidden stories within my art. Gamification plays a key role in this experience. Imagine searching for 21 facts about Thailand, discovering hidden characters in my artwork, or even finding surprises in and around the exhibition venue. These interactive elements make the experience more immersive, ensuring that art isn’t just something to look at but something to engage with and enjoy.
The goal of gamification is to make learning about the host country fun and engaging during the exhibition. This is, first and foremost, a way for me to show respect and gratitude to the culture that welcomes me and my art.
Art is my therapy, my way of expressing myself but it’s also a tool for discovery. Through my exhibitions, I hope to give back by sharing knowledge in an interactive way, allowing visitors to explore the country’s traditions, history, and uniqueness while enjoying the art. Just as I love learning from other cultures, I want others to walk away inspired and enriched from the experience.
Number 21 & Bitcoin
The number 21 holds special significance in my art, representing the 21 million Bitcoin that will ever exist. The Bit in BitPopArt stands for Bitcoin, which gives me the freedom to create every day as an artist.Throughout my work, you’ll find small details that reference Bitcoin and the theme of freedom, subtly woven into my art. So, if you notice the number 21 in an artwork, exhibition, or merch, you’ll know it’s a nod to 21 million Bitcoin. Bitcoin is divided into 100 million Satoshis (Sats) per Bitcoin—the smallest unit of account in the Bitcoin network.
Sales of the Art works
My artwork will always be available for purchase in Bitcoin, alongside the local currency of the country where the exhibition takes place. Whether in a gallery or at an event, I want to make it easy for people to buy my art with Sats, embracing the freedom and innovation that Bitcoin offers.
Openings date and the number 21
I prefer to hold the opening date of every exhibition on the 21st day of the month, with a special celebration in the evening at 21:00. This timing is significant to me, as it ties into the number 21 representing Bitcoin and the freedom it brings. It’s a way to highlight the connection between my art, Bitcoin, and the values I hold dear.
Merch
I sell merch like stickers, keychains, T-shirts, and prints featuring my art, both at the venue during exhibitions and online. This allows visitors to take home a piece of my work, whether they’re attending in person or discovering it from anywhere around the world.
Online you can find my art merch here: https://www.storeofvalue.eu/collections/bitpopart
And BangPOP here: https://www.storeofvalue.eu/collections/bitpopart-thaipop-collection
Goal of 2025
The goal is to have a big exhibition end of this year starting at 21 December 2025.
To support this BangPOP project and other POPup events around the world you can support my BitPOPs page. https://geyser.fund/project/bitpopartaroundtheglobe