“Ton Kwen: Roots Rewired” Transforms Historic Lanna Heritage into Contemporary Comic Art Landmark

 | Sun 12 Apr 2026 17:01 ICT

Chiang Mai welcomes a bold new cultural highlight as the 168-year-old Wat Ton Kwen is reinterpreted into a striking comic art installation, “Ton Kwen: Roots Rewired,” standing over six metres tall. Inspired by the temple’s iconic viharn, the work reimagines traditional Lanna architecture through contemporary line art by Chompoonuch Chomphurat.

Presented at Central Chiang Mai Airport in collaboration with leading cultural and tourism bodies, the exhibition also features a special live performance blending northern Thai sor music with modern orchestration by Ratnang and Nimman Street Orchestra.

On view April 9–15, 2026, at the G Floor activity area, Central Chiang Mai Airport.