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Expression expanded
Life, Published on 04/04/2026
» Conceived by the late Petch Osathanugrah and brought to reality by his son Purat, Dib Bangkok has emerged as the first international contemporary art museum in the capital.
ICONSIAM hosts exclusive evening welcoming LACMA executives and Thai artists
Published on 05/02/2026
» ICONSIAM, the global landmark on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, steadfast in its mission to become a global hub for artistic collaboration and cultural exchange, recently had the distinct honour of hosting an exclusive dinner reception. The event welcomed Michael Govan, CEO and Director of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), one of the world’s most influential museums and art institutions, together with his esteemed delegation during their official visit to Thailand.
Private art museum Dib Bangkok opens in Thailand in honour of late collector
South China Morning Post, Published on 13/01/2026
» With his curly hair and thick-rimmed glasses, the late Thai collector Petch Osathanugrah cut a distinct figure. An industrialist, musician and heir to a popular energy drink company, he amassed a vast collection of more than 1,000 artworks and was in the early stages of building a private museum in Bangkok when he died from a heart attack in 2023.
A year in art
Life, Published on 29/12/2025
» Since Thailand's art scene flourished this year, especially in Bangkok, city residents had access to a diverse range of art. As the year draws to an end, Life spoke with Sukontip Nakasem, founder of Warin Lab Contemporary & La Lanta Fine Art, and Voravuj Sujjaporamest, founder of VS Gallery, about highlights and significant art events that happened this year. While Warin Lab Contemporary is renowned for presenting prevailing issues related to ecology and the environment, VS Gallery stands out for presenting issues related to marginalised people.
Bangkok welcomes Dib, the city’s first contemporary art museum
Published on 23/12/2025
» The city is raving about the opening of the contemporary art museum @dibbangkok, a stunning and modern space in the heart of the capital, overseen by founder and chairman Purat Osathanugraph, who drew inspiration from his late father, renowned collector and champion of the art world, Petch Osathanugrah.
Discover Architecture’s Future at Architect’25 with Global Experts at ASA International Forum 2025
Published on 23/04/2025
» The upcoming “Architect’25”, a premier international exposition centered around sustainable design organized by the Association of Siamese Architects under the Royal Patronage (ASA), is set to present a comprehensive array of exhibitions and special activities. Emphasizing the importance of intergenerational knowledge exchange, the event will also feature the ASA International Forum 2025, where prominent international architects will share their experiences, exchange knowledge, and inspire attendees. Interested individuals are invited to register for free participation. In this regard, Asst. Prof. Dr. Thirayu Jumsai na Ayudhya, Architect’25 Organizing Committee Vice-Dean of the School of Architecture, Art and Design at King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), who is also a member of the organizing committee of Architect’25, discussed the exciting aspects of this event.
JAI by ONESIAM Hosts Exclusive Event in Seoul
Published on 09/09/2024
» In celebration of Frieze Seoul, JAI by ONESIAM, Siam Piwat Group’s cutting-edge community platform for luxury and influential communities, hosted its second global event outside of Bangkok at the iconic Korea Furniture Museum in Seoul.
Student filmmakers focus on Thai society for 'Voices Of The New Gen'
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 11/05/2023
» After screenings in August last year, "Voices Of The New Gen", four short films by university students, are once again revisiting the gamut of social and political issues of 2022 on Netflix.