From left: Thaiwijit Puengkasemsomboon, Li Qi; from right: Heidi Zuckerman, Rirkrit Tiravanija.
Under the framework of the Asian Art Roundtable, the research project “Buddhism and Global Art” examines contemporary developments while offering fresh insights into historical phenomena spanning East Asia, the Indochinese Peninsula, Europe, and the United States.
This field research seeks to identify significant works within the portfolios of selected artists and to explore other practitioners from Thailand and neighboring Southeast Asian countries—both historical and contemporary—who engage with Buddhist themes. The project delves into the distinct characteristics and philosophies of Buddhism and conceptual art within this region, analyzing their broader global influence.
The research involves a series of studio visits to prominent artists, including Rirkrit Tiravanija, Kamin Lertchaiprasert, Ubatsat, Tawatchai Pansawasdi, Chitti Kasemkitvattna, and Montien Boonma (1953–2000) Atelier.