Chiang Mai’s art scene is hosting a diverse range of exhibitions this April, anchored by a major retrospective of Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook at the MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum. The survey, curated by Kittima Chareeprasit and Roger Nelson, spans four decades of the artist's provocative video, installation, and photographic works. Other highlights include Myrtille Tibayrenc’s installation of 108 Buddha paintings at the Museum of Something and Chatchai Notananda’s process-oriented solo show at the newly opened Haan Studio.
This monthly roundup underscores Chiang Mai's growing status as a vital hub for contemporary art in Southeast Asia, moving beyond traditional crafts into conceptual and digital territories. The variety of venues—ranging from established private museums like MAIIAM to industrial independent spaces like Haan Studio—demonstrates a robust local ecosystem that supports both internationally recognized Thai masters and emerging digital or experimental practices.