Baan Dam , Chiang Rai

Baan Dam Art Museum. Chinnarin Chin Tell me ablut baan daam chiang rai Baan Dam, also known as the Black House, is an art museum located in Chiang Rai, Thailand. It was created by the Thai artist Thawan Duchanee, who passed away in 2014. The museum consists of several buildings and outdoor spaces that showcase Thawan's unique art style, which is a fusion of traditional Thai art with modern and contemporary elements. The museum is known for its dark, ominous atmosphere, with many of the buildings painted black and decorated with various animal bones and skins, as well as eerie sculptures and paintings. Thawan's art often features themes of death, rebirth, and the cycle of life, and he drew inspiration from Buddhism and Thai folklore. Visitors to Baan Dam can explore the various buildings and outdoor spaces, which feature sculptures, paintings, and other artworks by Thawan and other artists. There are also demonstrations of traditional Thai crafts such as weaving and pottery-making.