Clowns perform during
the press conference announcing the upcoming Royal Exhibition
Honoring HM the King.
Warunya Thongrod
Contemporary artists will compete for royal recognition in the
third Royal Exhibition Honoring HM the King Jan. 29-Feb. 7 at
Central Festival Pattaya Beach.
Culture Minister Sonthaya Kunplome and Pattaya Mayor Itthiphol
Kunplome announced details of the show, held to both raise money for
charity and offer an opportunity to pay tribute to His Majesty, Jan.
18.
HRH Princess Soamsawalee will officially open the
exhibit and present honorary plaques Jan. 30.
About 400 pieces of artwork will be on display. The centerpiece of
the exhibit will be artwork done by His Majesty himself. A portion
of proceeds from art sales will go to Princess Soamsawalee’s
Princess Pa Foundation.
The event also will feature music and
performances from the ministry’s Contemporary Art and Culture Office
from 6 p.m. onwards. The final day will feature art lectures.
The exhibition aims to sponsor, promote and broadcast recreational
contemporary art and culture to increase intellect and integrate it
into society to open opportunities for artists to exchange creative
art experiences and inspire students to attend more art events.
The previous two shows were organized by
freelance artists in Pattaya and received good responses. The third
show, sponsored by the Culture Ministry, is also being supported by
private-sector companies, such as Central Festival.
The event, which will run daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., will feature
performances by artists and country musicians. The final day will
offer a seminar from famous artists including Klom Thassnanchalee,
Preecha Thaothong, and Thongchai Rakprathum. In all, more than 200
artisans are expected to attend.
