Khao Yai Art Forest

Khao Yai Art Forest
ศิลป่าเขาใหญ่
EstablishedFebruary 2025
LocationNakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
FounderMarisa Chearavanont
DirectorStefano Rabolli Pansera

Khao Yai Art Forest (Thai: ศิลป่าเขาใหญ่; RTGSSinlapa Khao Yai) is an open-air museum in the Khao Yai area of Nakhon Ratchasima province, near Khao Yai National Park.[1][2][3]

History

The 161 acres of land for the museum was purchased in 2022 by Marisa Chearavanont, a Korean-born philanthropist. The museum opened on 6 February 2025.[4][5]

The Forest features artworks made using local materials that are integrated into the natural landscape, including a fog sculpture by Fujiko Nakaya and a Maman spider sculpture by Louise Bourgeois, along with a rice field.[1][6] The Forest also features a bar designed by Elmgreen & Dragset.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Lankarani, Nazanin (13 April 2025). "Near Bangkok, a Sprawling Forest Where Art Seems to Grow on Trees". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  2. ^ Article, Vivienne Chow ShareShare This (9 March 2025). "This Remote 'Art Forest' Aims to Reshape Thailand's Cultural Landscape". Artnet News. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  3. ^ Chambers, James (27 February 2025). "Thailand's Khao Yai Art Forest is uprooting contemporary art from galleries and planting it into nature". Monocle. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  4. ^ "Khao Yai 'Art Forest' Shakes Up Thailand's Art Scene". Hypebeast. 5 February 2025. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  5. ^ "Khao Yai Art Forest aims to attract global art enthusiasts". nationthailand. 17 March 2025. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  6. ^ "A world of art awaits in Khao Yai". Bangkok Post. 15 April 2025. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  7. ^ Suqi, Rima. "The 'Great Troublemakers' Behind Prada Marfa Reveal New Land Art In Thailand". Forbes. Retrieved 21 April 2025.

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