Krabi Contemporary Art Gallery

Posted by admin on March 24th, 2010 filed in Uncategorized, attractions, sightseeing

Just opposite Krabi’s main Buddhist temple, Wat Gaew, Krabi Contemporary Art Gallery is a new and welcome addition to the town’s cultural offerings.

The newly opened gallery showcases work from established Thai artists, as well as regular exhibitions of work from locally based artists. Open from 10:00 to 17:00, Tuesday to Sunday, the gallery provides insight into Thai art and popular techniques.

Many art pieces are for sale, and as the majority depicts landscapes from around Thailand, they make beautiful souvenirs or gifts.

As Krabi develops at record rate, it is a relief to see cultural, educational and recreational institutions form a branch of the growth. Other new additions include a WWII ship which is presently being converted into Krabi town’s first museum, and a library in the new temple, which will house the south’s largest collection of Buddhist literature.