CALL OF THE CARDAMOMS
Step into a world where creativity meets conservation at Call of the Cardamoms, an extraordinary event series taking place from March 27-30. Curated by the visionary Bill Bensley, this vibrant gathering brings together art, fashion, and theatrical storytelling to support a critical cause—the protection of Cambodia’s Cardamom Rainforest.
All proceeds from Call of the Cardamoms will aid the Shinta Mani Foundation and Wildlife Alliance in their tireless efforts to safeguard this biodiverse sanctuary from deforestation, poaching, and climate change. Join us for a colorful and impactful journey that proves art can change the world.
Details for the events are listed below; book now to secure your tickets and support this fun filled, colourful and important cause.
Purchase Tickets : Four Seasons Bangkok
Purchase Tickets : Jim Thompson Art Center
Thursday 27 March, 6.00pm:
Shinta Mani Foundation Charity Dinner
📍 Four Seasons Bangkok – The Conservatory
The vernissage and charity dinner extravaganza starts at 6.00pm with a fun filled night as follows:
Enjoy pre-dinner drinks before seeing Bill Bensley’s first ever fashion show of exclusive new wearable art fashion clothing line in collaboration with Jim Thompson Fabrics, depicting the endangered species of the Cardamom Forest.
This is followed by a highly entertaining 3-act live storytelling performance by Jon Underwood’s Junkyard Theatre portraying a journey through the silk road from Mongolia to Thailand, unveiling silk, sake and an extraordinary palette of wonders.
There will also be a silent auction with some amazing prizes to snap up, while supporting the Shinta Mani Foundation’s conservation projects in the Cardamoms.
Tickets are Baht 9,500 net per person and also include the Pop-up University Art Classes with Bill and the other collaborating artists on 29 and 30 March).
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Friday 28 March, 6.00pm:
Official Opening for Public Viewing
📍 Four Seasons Bangkok
Exhibition opens to the public from 6.00pm – dress code, fun, floral, forest, wildlife
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Saturday 29 March, 6.00pm:
Exhibition with free entry to after party
📍 Jim Thompson Art Center
Shinta Mani Foundation exclusive show and party with fashion show and Junkyard Theatre performance portraying the journey of silk and fashion from Mongolia to Thailand
Tickets are Baht 4,500 net per person and include free entry to the after party with free-flow drinks at the OSS Bar, Jim Thompson Heritage Quarter.
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Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 March, 10.00am – 3.00pm:
Art Classes with Bill Bensley
📍 Four Seasons Art Space by MOCA Bangkok, Pop up Art University
Art classes with Bill Bensley and the collaborating artists at 10.00am and 3.00pm on both days. Please present your tickets to gain entry.
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Proceeds generated by “Call of the Cardamoms” show will directly support the preservation, protection, and conservation of the Cardamom Rainforests, which is home to diverse native species such as langurs, slow lorises, mongooses, and gibbons. Shinta Mani Foundation and the Wildlife Alliance work tirelessly to safeguard this pristine ecosystem’s rich flora and fauna, which is imperiled by a wide range of threats including illegal logging, poaching, and climate change.
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For more information, please contact : fah@bensley.com or bensley@bensley.co.th