Cubic Building 5 floors in Kunawong Museum House Stuffed with master-class artworks, divided into 7 zones and different rooms in The Residence Exhibiting paintings, sculptures, garden sculptures Coming once is never enough…
“Some people have 100 and accumulate 10, but I have 100 and accumulate 150.” Sermkhun Kunawong Tell us about your passion for art when you first used your own money to collect art.
Sermkhun Kunawong Take a look at the artwork in various rooms, including the staircase, study room, office room, and collection room. Ajarn Chakraphan Posayakrit It also includes the works of Sakwut Wisetmanee and many others
after opening Bangkok Sculpture Center (Nuanchan Road) in 2004. Today it is newly opened at Kunawong Museum House Ladprao 54 in a 5-story Cubic building divided into 7 exhibition zones.
“I call it Living Museum or house museum isliving museum And it is also a house that is used to live in. Work from the Bangkok Sculpture Center We brought it here. To be a destination for people who like art.
And I have my own personal work, such as photography and woodcarving. I keep equipment and cameras as my personal collection.”
Sermkhun Kunawong Said that even though he had pure love for art, it took a long time to start collecting his first work. You have to start a company first to make money.
“Other people, if they have 100, keep 10. For me, 100, keep 150. In 1992, I started collecting sculptures from small pieces and then to larger ones. until finally opened Bangkok Sculpture Center In our country, we are considered to be the first private sector.”
Work by Preecha Thaothong in The Palour room.
Pure art lovers say that from sculpture they began to climb up to become royal figures. Benjarong utensils, antique objects, both new and antique furniture. There are more than 1,000 pieces of antique chairs collected.
“This place was built more than 8 years ago as a house for living. Then renovated, totaling an area of 5,000 sq m, including various works of art. Most of them are 180 Thai artists, with more than 1,000 works.”
Works by Acharn Chamruang Wichiankhet
Founder Baan Khunawong Museum Officially launched inGaruda room Behind it is a sculpture of Garuda, the work of Ajarn Silpa Bhirasri Surrounded by 8 carved wooden pillars with 8 designs, the work of Thawan Duchanee. The left and right walls are decorated with a large oil painting about Garuda, the work of Patdanu Temikul. The other side is decorated with a painting of Teacher Thawan Duchanee
Opening the house of the museum and introducing the family and daughter dreamlike Sirikorn Kunawong and Wadfan Kunawong that takes you to see the art works in various rooms
Every room is a highlight. With a collection of master’s works such as The Parlor is the guest room The surrounding area is decorated with rare artworks such as the early collection of Ajarn Preecha Thaothong from 2015 until the present, works by master artists including: Chalud Nimsamer, Aub Sanasaen, Sawat Tantisuk, Chamruang Wichiankhet
Go up the spiral staircase to the 2nd floor. office room Dream – It’s like a dream. Take a tour and say that It’s actually a working room, decorated in a Victorian style. The room size is not large, but the functions are fully functional. There is a big screen TV hidden away. Mixed furniture of different styles I don’t like foreigners. If it’s true that Western people have liked home decorations from the East for a long time. combined with the decoration of works of art that seem to be strong, such as the work ofWasan Sitthiket Sculptures by Ajarn Silpa Bhirasri, Cubism artworks, Contemporary art works by Ajarn Montien Bunma, work of Achan Khian Yimsiria small sketch of Teacher Thawan Duchanee etc.
Walk out of this room and go to Cha Cha Lounge It’s a resting room. There is a bar counter and a music corner that can be used as a gathering room to relax. Spacious room with high ceilings, clear glass. Stick with bold, surrealist art images from various artists. Big version, small version Including an elephant sculpture or “Kacha” in the middle of the room.
Kacha Lounge, clear glass ceiling (photo: Kunawong Museum House)
On the mezzanine is a collection of work. Chuang Munphinit More than 10 pieces, flanked left and right by stainless steel sculptures like giant pillars in the middle of the room, using more than 10,000 pieces of metal. Thanomjit Chumwong
Then watch Sermkhun Studio It’s “Father’s” office. It’s like a dream. Currently, Father still works on wood carving and photography. This room therefore brings the works of Sermkhun Kunawong to be displayed as well. Including sketches, notebooks, line drawings, woodblock prints, and photography.
Take the elevator to the 5th floor. gallery room There is a wide space with a clear ceiling, displaying art from new artists such as Teacher Pan – Somnuek Klangnok, Teacher To – M.L. Jirathon Jiraprawat, Patyot Phutthacharoen, and Inson Wong’s wood and mixed media sculptures. Sam, Kamon Tasananchalee, artwork by Yuree Kensaku, Pinree Sanpitak, Kongkan, Mod CryBaby, etc.
This is just not enough to explore… But you have to go to The Residence A 3-story residential building where you actually live and organize art for viewing, divided into 11 zones, such as:
Conversation hall of the era
Conversation hall of the era High ceiling hall Arrange art and furniture from different eras, such as chairs from the Victorian Gothic era, Makish Bercher chairs from the 19th century, Mondrian chairs, and masterpieces of Ajarn Panya Wijinthanasarn, Teacher Preecha Taothong etc.
Thai Heritage Room
Next, watch Thai Heritage Room Exhibiting fine art and Thai handicrafts, antiques such as a Phra Dhamma Lai Rotnam cabinet from the reign of King Rama IV, handicrafts of fan makers from the reign of King Rama IX by Hathai Bunnag, paintings and many pieces of Tanpat art.
Dawn room of Thai art Colonial style yellow room Exhibiting works of art by great masters To honor its value and preserve it for future generations to study.
Chakrapan Posayakrit Room Artist of Rattanakosin Collection of all types of works by many Rattanakosin artists.
There is still Abstract Art Penthouse Secret Art Staircase, Buddhist Art Hall, Suan Khian, Yim Siri andgarden of life Many generations of outdoor sculptures have been decorated with meanings, reflecting human thought in many aspects.
creator Kunawong Museum House Adding that these artists You have left footprints and memories. Then I spoke to you Said..your footprints are here and will be with us for a long time.
Sermkhun Kunawong
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