Khao Yai Art Forest Opens in Thailand: A Sanctuary of Art and Nature

Richard Long, Madrid Circle. Courtesy of Khao Yai Art Forest

Louise Bourgeois, Maman. Courtesy of Khao Yai Art Forest

Fujiko Nakaya, Khao Yai Fog Forest. Courtesy of Khao Yai Art Forest

Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook, Two Planets Series. Courtesy of Khao Yai Art Forest

Thailand’s Khao Yai Art Forest, located in Pong Ta Long, unveils itself as a 210-acre haven blending art and nature. Named SilaPaa—"Art" and "Forest" in Thai—the sanctuary features site-specific installations by acclaimed artists such as Louise Bourgeois, Fujiko Nakaya, and Elmgreen & Dragset. With a focus on environmental healing and sustainability, the Art Forest offers a platform for large-scale artistic expressions that engage directly with the natural landscape. Highlights include Nakaya’s Fog Forest, Arena’s GOD, and Ubatsat’s Pilgrimage to Eternity, creating an immersive space where art becomes an extension of the environment, fostering mindfulness and cultural dialogue.

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Exhibitions

Celebrating 50 years of the Jakarta Biennale, featuring international visual arts, with an opening on October 1 - November 15, 2024, at Selasar Galeri Emiria Soenassa, Taman Ismail Marzuki, showcasing performances and music by various artists and communities, and free for the public.	"PANORAMA: Radetyo Itok," a solo exhibition by Radetyo Itok, curated by Rizki A. Zaelani and officiated by Yudi Wanandi, explores imaginative expressions of daily life experiences through a series of artworks, running from October 2 to November 2, 2024, at Galeri ZEN1 in Jakarta.	"THE QUEST," a solo exhibition by Samsul Arifin, showcases his journey through paintings and installations featuring fabric dolls and pencils, exploring the unpredictability of life and the importance of roots and spiritual guidance, from October 1 to October 31, 2024, at Nadi Gallery in Jakarta.
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