Say goodbye to a modern icon at Khao Yai Art Forest
To mark its return to the Easton Foundation in New York City, the gallery is hosting a special farewell event, 'Farewell to Maman'. Happening on August 16–17, this two-day celebration features immersive art, communal workshops and live performances, all set against the serene embrace of Khao Yai's natural landscape.
Beyond experiencing the sculpture itself, visitors can enjoy full access to Khao Yai Art Forest, wandering forest trails to discover internationally acclaimed installations such as Fujiko Nakaya's Khao Yai Fog Forest and Elmgreen & Dragset's K-BAR.
Created for Tate Modern in 1999, Maman is one of only seven editions worldwide and has returned to Southeast Asia for the first time in 25 years. Other editions can be found at locations such as Guggenheim Bilbao (Spain), Mori Art Museum (Japan), and the National Gallery of Canada. So, this is a rare opportunity to see the installation up close without having to travel halfway across the globe.
Thailand doesn't often get a chance to host works of this scale. While art festivals like Bangkok Art Biennale or Thailand Biennale bring international masterpieces to the country, Maman is different.
The work reflects the quiet strength of motherhood, patiently weaving its presence over the forest as a spider tends to its web. Nestled in the mountains of Khao Yai, it creates a connection between art, nature and people, inviting visitors to stop, reflect and appreciate the balance of life and creativity.
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