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2025: A year when Thailand’s art scene flourished (Despite everything else)
17 Sept 21:10 Key points summarised by AI
- Thailand's art scene garnered significant global recognition, with Prof. Dr. Apinan Poshyananda featured on ArtReview's Power 100, affirming Bangkok's emergence as a serious international art hub.
- Private patronage drove major cultural advancements, including the inauguration of Dib Bangkok, the nation's first international contemporary art museum, and Khao Yai Art Forest, which introduced iconic international art like Louise Bourgeois’s 'Maman' to Thailand.
- Thai cinema achieved a remarkable resurgence, marked by 'A Useful Ghost' winning the Grand Prize at Cannes' Critics' Week and the long-awaited return of the Bangkok International Film Festival after a 17-year hiatus.
- The country solidified its position as a global cultural destination, hosting major events like the New Year's Eve countdown broadcast by CNN from ICONSIAM and leveraging international media such as HBO's 'The White Lotus' for tourism promotion.
- A vibrant creative economy flourished beyond the capital, with passionate artists and communities driving grassroots growth in galleries and cultural hubs across various regions, demonstrating a strong, self-driven ecosystem.
