Nestled on the lush hills of Pong Ta Long, just three hours from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, you can find the newly opened Khao Yai Art Forest – 210 acres of art shelter, creativity and ecology collision. The project is powered by Khao Yai Art and aims to transform the art scene in Thailand by providing a broad and fertile reason for the artistic horizon through large-scale committees, venue-specific facilities and exhibitions.
After 21 years of living in Hong Kong, Arts Patron and Khao Yai art founder Marisa Chearavanont moved back to Thailand in 2019, hoping to strengthen the country’s art sponsorship and institutional infrastructure. Not long after, she came across a unique website. She was attracted by her rich history and character and envisioned an artistic forest as a “foresting project.”
“For example, when we went to Hong Kong for auction, we could hardly see Thai artists, and I think the Thai artists there were underrated.” Tell Artnews. “I want to use my resources to give Thais the opportunity to international art and help our local artists reach out outside Thailand.”
The initial installation kit focused on a variety of voices from Thai and international artists. Permanent work responds to agency commitments to nature, mindfulness and well-being, including Fujiknakaya‘ Fog Forest; GodThe towering stone sculpture of Francesco Arena; a work based on the earth, titled Pilgrimage to eternityby Ubatsat; Martin Kippenberger K-bar go through Elmgreen & Dragsetthe artist duo behind Prada Malfa. In addition, works scattered throughout the forest Louise BourgeoisRichard Long, Richard Nonas and Araya Rasdjaarmrearnsook.
Please visit Khao Yai Art Forest’s website for more information on tickets and how to visit.
