Siam

On 14^th January, 1923, Tuscan-born artist Corrado Feroci arrived in Thailand, or Siam as it was then. A century later his students, artists and art lovers ...

As the pioneer of the creation of modern art and contemporary art in Thailand, Professor Silpa Bhirasri is dubbed the “Father of Modern Art in Thailand”. To this day, his achievements remain a great blessing to generations of Thai people and art society. “He was commissioned by the Italians and French to design them. He also played an instrumental role in the dissemination, advancement and conservation of Thai arts and culture. Many pieces have not been seen before,” said Wijit Apichatkriengkrai, who is curating the exhibition hosted by the Silpa Bhirasri Research Center in partnership with a range of arts and cultural organizations across the public and private sectors. His Italian name was changed to the Thai name of Professor Silpa Bhirasri, which is how Thais remember him today.