CVN is more of an art dealer, so no rotating exhibitions here. But with two Thawan Duchanee's proudly displayed in the front window, CVN is only rivaled by Sombat Permpoon in terms of reputation. Bring a few million baht if you'd like to take a Duchanee home, but prices start from much lower than that.
02-630-2251
As mentioned above, this gallery is a major dealer. Their Thawan Duchanee's are all sold out, but you can still drop by to see if they have any on display. They also have rotating exhibitions
Sombat Permpoon Gallery, 12 Sukhumvit Soi 1. 02-254-6040.
Started 35 years ago in Chiang Mai, this museum, also known as The Black House) belongs to the national artist Thawan Dachanee who is celebrated for his eerie sculptures made from horns and bones, reptile skins, traditional African sculptures, old boats, Lanna-style woodcrafts and art installations housed across 32 buildings, most of which are Lanna-style pavilions made from black wood. Don’t forget to stop at the gallery at the entrance to see Tawan’s own paintings, priced at B20 million each, all of which have technically been sold, but which are still exhibited here.
414 Moo 13, Nang Lae, Chiang Mai. 053-705-834. Open daily 8:30am-noon, 1:30-4pm. Free. www.tawan-duchanee.com
