River Art Venue

Lacquer in the World: Route to the Root
2025-03-15 - 2027-01-11 | Art Connecting – Lacquer Center, Chang Moi Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai, 50000, Thailand
A Semi-Permanent Exhibition
Lacquer in the World: Route to the Root invites you on a journey into the world of lacquer—exploring its presence in design, daily life, international traditions, and scientific contexts. At the heart of this exhibition is the lacquer tree, source of the precious, natural material known as lacquer sap—a substance revered for its beauty and resilience.
Divided into three parts, the exhibition offers multiple entry points:

Part 1: Lacquer in Design and Daily Life
Part 2: International Lacquer
Part 3: Atlas of Lacquer

From practical techniques to cultural expressions, this show weaves together knowledge, craftsmanship, and contemporary interpretations—encouraging visitors to explore lacquer from many perspectives.
ArtistsBettina SchleierArchan KhunarupPhumrapee KongritDinh QuanTrinh TuanCong Kim HoaJin HuiYao JuweiLi GuangyaoOgura NorihikoTeruyo KatoSakurako MatsushimaNatthapol WannapornThanchanok Surinto
Lacquerware AssociatesEver Stand Lacquerware
Academic AssociatesTawatchai TumtongAssoc. Prof. Pitsamai Arwakulpanich – Fine Art, CMUAsst. Prof. Kittipong Ruenwong – Architecture, MJUPithakpong Baengthid – Architecture, MJUSurapong Techa – Architecture, MJU
