The Museum of Contemporary Art is an

art museum An art museum or art gallery is a building or space for the display of art, usually from the museum's own Collection (artwork), collection. It might be in public or private ownership, be accessible to all, or have restrictions in place. Although ...

Bangkok Bangkok, officially known in Thai language, Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estim ...

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. It is privately owned by business executive

Boonchai Bencharongkul Boonchai Bencharongkul (, born 25 June 1954) is a Thai millionaire business executive and art collector. He is the founder and chairman of DTAC, Thailand's third-largest mobile phone operator. The eldest of four children, Boonchai was brought in ...

, and was opened in 2012. The museum, one of the largest contemporary art museums in Asia, features an extensive collection of works by many famous Thai artists, including

Thawan Duchanee Thawan Duchanee (; September 27, 1939 – September 3, 2014) was a Thai contemporary painter, architect and sculptor with an international reputation. In 2001, this notable artist was given the prize by the Office of the National Culture Commissi ...

Hem Vejakorn Mom Luang Hem Vejakorn (; ; January 17, 1904, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok – April 16, 1969, Thon Buri, Bangkok) was a Thai artist and writer. He is best known for his illustrations for the covers of 10- satang pulp novels, which have in turn influenc ...

Chalermchai Kositpipat Chalermchai Kositpipat (, , ; born 15 February 1955) is a Thai visual artist. Primarily a painter known for his use of Buddhist imagery, Chalermchai's works have been exhibited worldwide. Biography Chalermchai Kositpipat was born into a Sino-La ...

and Prateep Kochabua. MOCA houses a sizable collection of priceless artwork made by renowned Thai painters and sculptors. The main goal of the museum was to constantly share, spread, and preserve true Thai art and culture with both Thais and others from across the world, especially the next generation.

Artworks

There are 5 floor in Moca where in each floor display different theme of

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1st floor

There are four display halls. Two rooms are available for temporary exhibits, and another two halls are used to display the works of two National Artists and a Sculptor of Distinction. The exhibition features sculptures by national artist Professor

Chalood Nimsamer Chalood Nimsamer (, 2 May 1929 – 4 June 2015) was a Thai artist, working in sculpture, painting, drawing and prints. He was named National Artist in visual arts (sculpture) in 1998. He graduated from the Poh Chang School of Arts and Crafts and ...

, as well as paintings that highlight important facets of current

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. Additionally on show are pieces b
Paitun Muangsomboon
who is also a National Artist in Sculpture. Additionally on show are pieces b

a Thai modern sculpture pioneer and an Artist of Distinction. The works of Yimsiri are innovative, distinctive, and seamlessly combine

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and universality. His idea was influenced by Thai heritage and culture in general as well as the design of Buddha images from the

Sukhothai Period The Sukhothai Kingdom was a post-classical Siamese kingdom ( ''maṇḍala'') in Mainland Southeast Asia surrounding the ancient capital city of Sukhothai in present-day north-central Thailand. It evolved from a trading hub to a city-state in ...

2nd floor

The exhibition features a wide range of unique viewpoints. Every piece of art depicts the way of life and social events of the modern day. A collection of mixed-media works by national artist in visual art
Kamol Tassananchalee
are on exhibit in the lobby. He is a creator of art who has independently established his own artistic identity.

3rd floor

This floor shows magnificent works of current Thai art and incredibly innovative artwork. Works by a number of artists, includin
Sompop Budtarad
Chuang Moolpinit

an

are included. The "House of Phimphilalai" is a room that is devoted to the Thai classical literature of Khun Chang and Khun Paen. It focuses particularly on Phimphilalai, a stunning woman who was the subject of a fight between two men, as shown in two ways by two artists from two distinct generations, Hem Vejkorn and Sukee Som-ngoen.

4th floor

There are a variety of works created by

, a renowned artist and philosopher from Thailand who received the National Artist in Painting award in 2001. Included are various

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on canvas, drawings, carvings in wood, and weaponry made by this incredibly unique and artistic skill. Additionally, a room including works b
Tawee NandakwangChakrapan Posayakrit
and Angkarn Kalayanapongsa is devoted to Great Thai Artists. The three enormous modern paintings depicting The Three Kingdoms (containing Heaven, Middle Earth, and Hell) by three painters
Sompop Budtarad

Panya Vijinthanasarn Panya Vijinthanasarn (; ; born 24 June 1956) is a Thai artist. He is one of the artists who painted the murals in the ordination hall of Wat Buddhapadipa in London. He was awarded the title of National Artist National Artist is an honorary tit ...

, and Prateep Kochabua, are another feature of this level.

5th floor

The floor displays modern art from different nations, including the USA, China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Japan, Russia, Italy, and Norway. The most accomplished Romantic artists' paintings are on display in the iconic Richard Green room, which has a curved roof and resembles a European museum. When

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ascended to the British throne, the fashion was still popular. It was also popular when the Great

King Rama V Chulalongkorn (20 September 1853 – 23 October 1910), posthumously honoured as King Chulalongkorn the Great, was the fifth king of Siam from the Chakri dynasty, titled Rama V. Chulalongkorn's reign from 1868 until his death in 1910 was cha ...

made his first trip to Europe in 1897. There are works by

John William Godward John William Godward (9 August 1861 – 13 December 1922) was an English painter from the end of the Neo-Classicist era. He was a protégé of Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, but his style of painting fell out of favour with the rise of modern a ...

and Sir Lawrence Alma Tadema. These paintings, some of which date back nearly three centuries, are all determined to be remarkably well-preserved.

Gallery

File:Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Bangkok, Thailand - 20161201-08.jpg, The Museum of Contemporary Art Image:Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Bangkok, Thailand - 20161201-04.jpg, The sculpture in front of the Museum Image:Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Bangkok, Thailand - 20161201-00.jpg, Inside the Museum Image:Thongchai Srisukprasert, Kama (2014), Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Bangkok Thailand - 20161201-02.jpg, ''Kama'' (2014), by Thongchai Srisukprasert, on display near the entrance Image:Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Bangkok, Thailand - 20161201-02.jpg, ''Great Hornbill Lady'' (2012) by Thongchai Srisukprasert at the entrance of the Museum File:Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Bangkok, Thailand - 20161201-06.jpg, The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Bangkok

References

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