TOM POTISIT
CHANGING THE WORLD ONE IMAGE AT A TIME
Tom Potisit Hon.F.RPST has made a name as a professional who stimulates conversations on relevant social and environmental issues through both his fashion and artistic photography. Tom’s Bangkok Creative Studio supports outstanding Thai talents for international markets, while his HOP Hub Of Photography is a community that empowers Thai photographers to grow professionally, while bringing their work to a wider audience.
In his role as a board member of the Royal Photographic Society of Thailand, he is responsible for international relations, with a mission to create more international exposure for Thai photography, using photography as a real tool to both bridge and build international relationships among countries, groups and individuals around the world.
In addition, he was recently appointed as the official liaison officer of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP). His work has touched upon a range of important global issues from minority rights, endangered marine animals, organ donation and environmental issues. He has also appeared as a TEDx Speaker on the topic - Changing the World One Image at a Time.
In his role as a board member of the Royal Photographic Society of Thailand, he is responsible for international relations, with a mission to create more international exposure for Thai photography, using photography as a real tool to both bridge and build international relationships among countries, groups and individuals around the world.
In addition, he was recently appointed as the official liaison officer of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP). His work has touched upon a range of important global issues from minority rights, endangered marine animals, organ donation and environmental issues. He has also appeared as a TEDx Speaker on the topic - Changing the World One Image at a Time.
EDUCATION
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2022
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Creative Direction, University of the Arts | London, United Kingdom
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2021
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Digital Marketing: Disruptive Strategy Programme, Saïd Business School, Oxford University | Oxford, United Kingdom
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2008 - 2010
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Interior and Product Design, Academia Italiana (Chanapatana) | Bangkok, Thailand
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2004 - 2008
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Bachelor of Art, Assumption University | Bangkok, Thailand
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EXHIBITIONS
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2023
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I’MPULSE Shibari Art Exhibition | Bangkok, Thailand
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2021
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SELFPRESSION, HOP Hub Of Photography | Bangkok, Thailand
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2021
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EXPOSURE Exhibition, SCOPE International Contemporary Art Fair | Miami, USA
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2020
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One Last Word, Thai Health Promotion Foundation | Bangkok, Thailand
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2019
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Art Takes Miami, SCOPE International Contemporary Art Fair | Miami, USA
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2019
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Phobia, Thai Health Promotion Foundation | Korat, Thailand
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2019
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Freedom is in the mind of beholder, Woof Pack | Bangkok, Thailand
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2019
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Panorama de’ Lerotisme Exhibition, Artery Gallery | Bangkok, Thailand
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2019
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The Last Farewhale, Cooler Festival | KL, Malaysia
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2018
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SEE | ME, SCOPE International Contemporary Art Fair | FL, USA
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2018
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Kaleidoscope : Through My Lens Exhibition, Woof Pack | Bangkok, Thailand
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2017
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Art For the Oceans, TEDxBangkok | Bangkok, Thailand
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2017
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NUDE, River City | Bangkok, Thailand
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2016
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The Boy Who Grew Up Among the Seashells | Phuket, Thailand
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2016
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The Anatomy 101, TEDXThammasat | Bangkok, Thailand
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2016
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Hua Hin International Photo Festival | Hua Hin, Thailand
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2015
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The Anatomy 101, Chulalongkorn Hospital | Bangkok, Thailand
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2015
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Whales Classroom, HOF Art Gallery | Bangkok, Thailand
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2015
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Across The Oceans | Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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2015
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The Trees Exhibition, The Emquartier | Bangkok, Thailand
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2015
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Art Night with Uniq Studio, Ku De Ta | Bangkok, Thailand
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2015
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Mad Stash, Radisson Blu | Bangkok, Thailand
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2014
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Local Everywhere | Chiang Mai, Thailand
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2014
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Summer in the Rain, DREAMER Studio | Bangkok, Thailand
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2014
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Project-25 Hybrid Visual Culture | Bangkok, Thailand
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2009
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Thai Pride, Bongiorno | Bangkok, Thailand
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EXPERIENCES
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2022 – Present
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The Official FIAP Liason Officer, The International Federation Of Photographic Art (FIAP)
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2022 - 2023
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Board Committee, The Royal Photographic Society of Thailand (RPST) | Bangkok, Thailand
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2021 - PRESENT
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Co-Founder, Creative and Managing Director, Hub Of Photography | Bangkok, Thailand
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2021 - PRESENT
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Managing Director, Bangkok Creative Studio | Bangkok Thailand
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2020 - PRESENT
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Head Of Visual Content, ALLIES GROUP Pte Ltd
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2008 - PRESENT
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Endangered Marine Animals Aerial Survey Photographer, The Marine and Coastal Department of Thailand | Thailand
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2023
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Rising Creator, FACEBOOK
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2022
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Co-Chair, FIAP Thailand Digital Photo Circuit 2022 | Bangkok, Thailand
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2022
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Creative Producer, Robert Mapplethorpe Exhibition Tour and Talk, Bangkok Art Biennale | Bangkok, Thailand
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2010 - 2021
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Creative Director, Creative Shag Studio | Bangkok, Thailand
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2020
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Producer, Steve McCurrry’s Diverse Humanity Project, The New Press NYC, USA | Bangkok, Thailand
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2019 - 2020
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Documentary TV Host for ASEAN Checkpoint ThaiPBS | Bangkok, Thailand
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2019 - 2020
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PIXERF Brand Ambassador Maestro | Singapore
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2018
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Consultant Event Manager, International Organization for Migration (IOMX) | Bangkok, Thailand
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2018
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Creative Director, Photographer, Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ) | Bangkok, Thailand
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2017
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Creative Director and Project Coordinator The Art For The Oceans, TEDxBangkok | Bangkok, Thailand
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2018
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Artist and Creative Director, The Bigger Monsters and About a Boy, Wonderfruit Festival | Chonburi, Thailand
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2017
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The Official Photographer, The Royal Cremation for King Rama 9 of Thailand, The National Archives | Thailand
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2017
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Artist, The Little Monster, Wonderfruit Festival | Chonburi, Thailand
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2016
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Creative Director, The Hua Hin International Photo Festival | Hua Hin, Thailand
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2007
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Gibbon Aerial Relocation Volunteer, The Wild Animal Rescue Foundation Of Thailand | Phuket, Thailand
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AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS AND NOMINATIONS
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2023
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Grand Prize Winner, SEE | ME New Realism, Altered Reality | New York, USA
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2023
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Prix Pictet 2023 Awards Nomination, nominated by Brain Curtin | London, United Kingdom
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2022
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Honorable Photographer, The Royal Photographic Society Of Thailand (RPST) | Bangkok, Thailand
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2022
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Editor’s Pick, The Independent Photographer, Portraits Awards 2022
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2018 - 2022
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Top 10% Most Influential Photographer of the World, Viewbug | USA
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2021
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Sovereign Asian Art Prize Nomination, nominated by Tom Van Blar Com | Hong Kong
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2020
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Sovereign Asian Art Prize Nomination, nominated by Tom Van Blar Com | Hong Kong
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2019
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Artist of the Month, Tartarus Magazine | New York, USA
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2019
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Editor’s Pick, The Independent Photographer, Visual Story Telling Awards 2019
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2019
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Finalists: Art Takes Chelsea | New York, USA
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2019
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Finalists: Freedom is in the mind of beholder, Woof Pack | Bangkok, Thailand
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2019
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Sovereign Asian Art Prize Nomination, nominated by Tom Van Blar Com | Hong Kong
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2018
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Finalists, Contemporary Photographer Awards, SCOPE International Contemporary Art Fair | Miami, USA
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2018
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Grand Jury Prize Winner, Colors, 2019 Sovereign Asian Art Prize Nomination, nominated by Tom Van Blar Com | Hong Kong Viewbug.com | USA
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2018
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Prix Pictet 2018 Award Nominated, nominated by Shane Suvikapakornkul | United Kingdom
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2017
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The Honorable Conservationist Award, The Department of Natural and Coastal Resources | Thailand
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2017
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The International Photography Awards, Bangkok Photo Fair | Bangkok, Thailand
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2017
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108 Notable Contemporary Artists, Office of Contemporary Art and Culture | Bangkok, Thailand
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2014
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Cultural and Peace Ambassador of Nagaland | Nagaland, India
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