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“When I began making art, I just thought I liked it. As a woman who was placed in spaces with various conditions, conventions, and restrictions on self-expression, turning to art - whether visual art, writing novels, or writing articles - was to gain freedom from the space around me.”

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Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook

Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook is a prominent Thai contemporary artist known for his diverse works in painting, sculpture, and installation art. His art deeply explores Thai society and culture with a unique perspective and approach. more

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