Contemporary Thai artists put forth feminine, societal and Buddhist perspectives in a London exhibition
The Saatchi Gallery in London is currently keeping an eye on Thai contemporary artists with the exhibition "Thailand Eye Presented By Prudential". This first major showcase of contemporary Thai art in the UK is the final instalment in a series of three cultural events to mark the 60th birthday of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, beginning with a khon performance at the Royal Albert Hall and the Thai Film Festival at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts in June this year.
This exhibition was a collaboration between the Ministry of Culture, the Saatchi Gallery, Prudential Corporation Asia and Parallel Contemporary Art and is the latest show in the Prudential Eye Programme, an initiative aimed at nurturing artistic talent in Asia. Curating the exhibition were Prof Apinan Poshyananda, permanent secretary for the Ministry of Culture, Nigel Hurst, CEO of the Saatchi Gallery and Serenella Ciclitira, founder of Parallel Contemporary Art.
The exhibition features work by Bussaraporn Thongchai, Chatchai Puipia, Chusak Srikwan, Dow Wasiksiri, Kamolpan Chotivichai, Kawita Vatanajyankur, Kosit Juntaratip, Krit Ngamsom, Manit Sriwanichpoom, Natee Utarit, Navin Rawanchaikul, Nopchai Ungkavatanapong, Pannaphan Yodmanee, Panya Vijinthanasarn, Paweena Raksasna, Rirkrit Tiravajija, Sakarin Krue-On, Somboon Homtientong, Songchai Buachoom, Viriya Chotpanyavisut and Rolf von Bueren.
