BANGKOK, June 34 - A government spokesman reveals that the Prime Minister has promoted the organization of the Thailand Biennale, Chiang Rai 2023 international contemporary art exhibition throughout five months, aiming to "open the world" through the works of artists around the world.
Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs Acting as a spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office revealed that General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Promote the organizing of the Thailand Biennale, Chiang Rai 2023 International Contemporary Art Exhibition under the concept of The Open World "open the world" to create artistic awareness. Through the works of artists around the world in Chiang Rai between December 9, 2023 and April 30, 2024, held continuously for 5 months, with confidence in millions of visitors. as well as creating value for contemporary art And there is money in circulation in the economy of Chiang Rai and the upper northern provinces (Phayao, Phrae, Nan) up to 30,000 million baht.
A spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office revealed that organizing the Thailand Biennale, Chiang Rai 2023 under the concept of The Open World was inspired by Buddha image in the posture of opening the world enshrined at Wat Pa Sak, Chiang Saen District. Chiang Rai By aiming to convey the meaning of wisdom, awakening, opening the world of artistic perception
In this event has integrated work and received cooperation from all sectors The format of the event consists of 3 main parts: 1. The main exhibition organized by a team of curators. in places throughout the city of Chiang Rai and Chiang Saen District. 2. pavilion or pavilion showing the works of both Thai and foreign artists. In at least 10 museums scattered in the area of Muang Chiang Rai Parallel to the main exhibition and 3. Collateral Events are events held during the 5-month period of the Biennale. Chiang Rai Rajabhat University Film screenings in conjunction with the Film Archive (Public Organization) and other live performances
This is to elevate Chiang Rai to a world-class creative economy tourism city. Organizing this event will strengthen Chiang Rai in many aspects. Economically, it is expected that there will be more than 5 million tourists and at least 8,000 jobs will be generated, as well as believing that there will be money to circulate the economy of Chiang Rai and the provinces. The upper northern region (Phayao, Phrae, Nan) reaches 30,000 million baht. Socially, it is believed that there will be cooperation in the community. There is an exchange of knowledge, technology, innovation, as well as developing networks and international contemporary art organizations in the future. and foreign countries It will be an opportunity to publicize the image. develop good relationships Both at the government, private sector, civil society and artist networks Build confidence in organizing world-class international art exhibitions in Southeast Asia.
"Prime Minister The promotion of the Thailand Biennale is considered a joint success from the cooperation of all sectors, the state, the private sector and civil society. And the past events have seen successful results. see the benefits that are sent to the public Both economic and life concrete living of the people and create a mechanism for social cooperation in the community The Prime Minister thanked the cooperation for the benefit of the country. And appreciate Thai artists who help drive the art industry to be strong and have potential, which is the country's reputation, "said Mr. Anucha.
Incidentally, the International Contemporary Art Exhibition Project has been organized continuously. In 2018 (2018), the 1st Thailand Biennale, Krabi 2018 was held in Krabi Province. There were more than 2.6 million participants, generating more than 864 million baht in revenue, and in 2021 (2021) organized the 2nd Thailand Biennale, Korat 2021 in Nakhon Ratchasima Province with nearly 2 million participants. revenue of more than 3 billion baht, with the Ministry of Culture believing that in the third time this year 2023 there will be more than 5 million tourists as an opportunity to spread the image. and positively affecting the economy in the long run sustainably Interested can follow more details on the Facebook fan page. https://www.facebook.com/thailandbiennale .-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency