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Time Out
3 days ago
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- Time Out
Say goodbye to a modern icon at Khao Yai Art Forest
It's been just over six months since Maman, the monumental spider by legendary French-American artist Louise Bourgeois, spun its web in the heart of Khao Yai Art Forest. In that time, it has captivated art lovers, charmed nature seekers and left countless visitors pausing in awe at its immense presence. But now, the gentle giant is ready to take its leave of Thailand, leaving behind a forest full of memories. 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.
Tatler Asia
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
When fashion meets art: iconic collaborations between designers and artists
Schiaparelli and Salvador Dalí Above The Lobster Dress designed by Elsa Schiaparelli and Salvador Dalí (Photo: Philadelphia Museum of Art) Standing at one of the most iconic intersections of art and fashion are Elsa Schiaparelli's collaborations with Salvador Dalí. The duo shared a fascination with surrealism and eccentricity, and their collective endeavours birthed a number of unforgettable garments and accessories. The lobster dress was perhaps their most famous creation, consisting of a white silk organza gown featuring a large lobster motif hand painted by Dalí. Alexander McQueen and Damien Hirst Alexander McQueen partnered with Damien Hirst to celebrate the 10th anniversary of McQueen's iconic skull scarf, first introduced in the former's spring/summer 2003 collection. This resulted in a limited-edition collection of 30 scarf designs that merged the aesthetics of both visionaries. Each scarf was inspired by Hirst's Entomology series and featured a variety of insects arranged in kaleidoscopic patterns. See also: 5 insights on fashion, according to Alexander McQueen Raf Simons and Robert Mapplethorpe Above Raf Simons dons a shirt from his collaboration with the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation at the 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards ( / Dimitrios Kambouris) Raf Simons collaborated with the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation to create a collection inspired by the works of the late photographer. Simons selected about 100 photographs from Mapplethorpe's archive, including portraits of artists and musicians like Cindy Sherman and David Byrne, and superimposed them into shirts, jackets and other garments. The partnership culminated in Simons's Spring/Summer 2017 menswear collection. Prada and Elmgreen & Dragset Above A shot of the Prada Marfa art installation by Elmgreen & Dragset (Photo: Prada Marfa / Claes Nordenskiold) In 2005, Scandinavian artistic duo Elmgreen & Dragset created this permanent, site-specific art installation taking the form of a small, highly realistic Prada boutique. The solitary building, which accurately follows the fashion house's aesthetic design codes, is located in the remote Chihuahuan Desert of Texas, almost 60 kilometres from Marfa, a town renowned in the art world. Though the structure was not officially commissioned by the brand, Miuccia Prada herself voiced her appreciation for the project, even going so far as to donate a number of pieces from Prada's Autumn/Winter 2024 collection. NOW READ The It Bags of 2025: This year's most covetable designer handbags Zegna's Spring-Summer 2025 collection is in full bloom Meet the emerging fashion designers poised to become household names
