Khao Yai Art, the initiative founded in 2023 by philanthropist and art collector Marisa Chearavanont, announces the opening of Khao Yai Art Forest, an innovative space that fuses art with nature in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand. This project seeks to redefine the relationship between humans and their natural environment through artistic creation and the exploration of new forms of healing and learning.
The Khao Yai Art Forest is a key part of Khao Yai Art, an innovative initiative inspired by Chearavanont’s transformative experiences with nature. Complementing the Bangkok Kunsthalle in the capital, this project is rooted in the natural world and is dedicated to the exhibition of contemporary works by living artists, with a deep focus on the healing power of nature.
Located within the stunning Khao Yai National Park, just three hours from Bangkok, the Khao Yai Art Forest offers an immersive experience where art and nature merge effortlessly. This unique space houses exceptional on-site installations and carefully selected works within the natural landscape, inviting visitors to interact with art in an environment of untouched beauty. Through organic farming and sustainable practices, the Khao Yai Art Forest underscores the fundamental importance of preserving and celebrating the natural world.
With the ambition to become a premier cultural destination, the Khao Yai Art Forest provides a haven for art lovers and nature enthusiasts alike, offering a unique opportunity to experience art in one of the world’s most pristine natural environments.
This innovative project supports contemporary artists in realising ambitious large-scale commissions and site-specific installations that explore the intersection between art and nature. Among the notable works hosted by the Khao Yai Art Forest are creations by Fujiko Nakaya, Louise Bourgeois, Elmgreen & Dragset, Richard Long, Francesco Arena, among others.
‘The artists we have invited, along with their works, embody the central message of Khao Yai Art Forest: to reconnect with nature, rediscover its healing power and rebuild the bridges we have lost in our pursuit of modernity,’ says Marisa Chearavanont, founder of Khao Yai Art.
