To commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Establishment of Thailand-Latvia Diplomatic Relations, an exhibition “From Life to Arts: The Reflections of Thai Communities through Local Thai Contemporary Artists and Textiles” is going to be on view from 22 April until 26 June 2022 at the Art Museum RIGA BOURSE.
Thailand is a land of cultural diversity with a population of around 70 million. Travelling from the northern part to the southern part of the country, people can experience rich and diverse cultures, beliefs, and unique identities.
The Royal Thai Embassy in Stockholm together with the Art Museum RIGA BOURSE, proudly present the exhibition depicting cultural uniqueness from different parts of Thailand through paintings and textiles.
The exhibition commemorates the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Thailand-Latvia diplomatic relations. People-to-people contact between Thailand and Latvia is an important part of the close relations between the two countries, with almost 10,000 Latvian tourists visiting Thailand each year as well as a number of Latvians living in Thailand and Thais living and studying in Latvia.
The exhibition comprises two parts: artworks from Thai contemporary artists and textiles of Thailand. Four Thai contemporary artists Angkrit Ajchariyasophon, Jehabdulloh Jehsorhoh, Tanupon En-on and Jakkai Siributr through their works reflect on their past year’s struggles, their inspirations from the culture, nature and lifestyles of local communities and their views on what is Thainess. The Thai textiles on display are from the north, north-eastern, south, and central part of Thailand and showcase various silk weaving and colouring techniques, and a variety of gorgeous patterns.
Exhibition patron: Royal Thai Embassy, Stockholm
Exhibition curators:
Kristīne Milere, Exhibition Curator, Art Museum RIGA BOURSE / Latvian National Museum of Art
Surada Monatrakul, Counsellor, The Royal Thai Embassy Stockholm
Alexander Vonsensay, Translator / interpreter, The Royal Thai Embassy Stockholm
Art Museum RIGA BOURSE / Doma laukums 6, Riga, Latvia
Art Museum RIGA BOURSE / Bosse Hall
6 Doma laukums, Riga, Latvia
