Art

Interior, floral and special event designer, Lance Kostrobala shares some of the best places in Chiang Mai to find artistic and creative inspiration.

Chiang Mai is the epicentre of the traditional Thai woodcarving. Barrie Scott takes a look at this ancient craft that is still very much alive today.

Our city is awash with art, but it is not all in galleries and studio. Vincent Millet delves into Chiang Mai's street art scene.

Wat Umong, is a well known religious site but has also become one of the most densely packed communities of artists, art studios and galleries in town.

Jennifer Jerome explores the world of Sak Yant (sacred design) the practice of being tatooed with Buddhist prayers, mythical creatures or deities.

“It is only in this way that the complete aesthetical meaning of art can be realised,” adds the press release, rather grandly.