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 and installation works. Other highlights include Myrtille Tibayrenc’s installation of 108 Buddha paintings at the Museum of Something (MOS), Chatchai Notananda’s process-oriented solo show at Haan Studio, and Houda Bakkali’s digital compositions at Alliance Française.
This monthly roundup underscores Chiang Mai's growing status as a significant regional hub for contemporary art in Southeast Asia. By balancing large-scale institutional retrospectives with experimental shows in independent spaces like Haan Studio and MOS, the city demonstrates a healthy ecosystem that supports both established Thai masters and international digital artists. The variety of media on display—from traditional embossed metal to digital collage—reflects a local scene that is increasingly globalized yet deeply rooted in spiritual and material traditions.