After being inspired by the amazing street art in George Town last year, we decided to keep our eyes open for any street art in Bangkok. We haven’t found much so far, but we’ll keep adding to this post when we find more. Here’s a selection of what we’ve come across on our recent travels around… READ MORE >
Monument – Unsanctioned Lighting Installation, Sathorn Unique, Bangkok
For just two and a half hours last night there was an amazing lighting installation at the Sathorn Unique building in Bangkok. This is the 49-story abandoned building that’s located near Saphan Taksin BTS station. Around 200,000 watts of light was used to illuminate the building from 20:30 to 23:00. Short, but very powerful. Sathorn… READ MORE >
Kathmandu Photo Gallery, Silom, Bangkok
The Kathmandu Photo Gallery is located in a restored pre-war shophouse on Pan Road in Silom. It’s just across the road from Sri Mariamman Temple, a very popular Hindu temple. The gallery is owned by Thai photo-artist Manit Sriwanichpoom. Downstairs is covered with all sorts of photos, and there are also books for sale. Upstairs is… READ MORE >
Street Art In George Town, Penang, Malaysia
The UNESCO World Heritage Town of George Town, Penang, has some great street art scattered around the town. Here’s a quick guide to finding it. Kung Fu Girl is on Jalan Muntri, next to the Chinese temple (Penang Ta Kam Hong). Kids On Bicycle is on Lebuh Armenian, close to the junction with Lebuh Pantai…. READ MORE >
Graffiti In Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai’s not a city you’d naturally associate with graffiti, but I came across this today near the south moat. I particularly like the hanging fish. Click here to book a great hotel in Chiang Mai. We saw a Thai man there that said we could have a go ourselves if we went and bought some… READ MORE >
