Museum & Art Blog

Once the home of Princess Chumphot, the Suan Pakkad Palace is situated on Si Ayutthaya Road, near the Phayathai intersection. Princess Chumbhot was one of the prominent art collectors in Thailand. Here, there are five traditionally built Thai houses that oversee a well maintained beautiful park, and display a huge collection of Thai antiquities.

These houses were first constructed in 1952 by Prince and Princess Chumphot of Nagor Svarga. Some of the exhibits are from the ancestors of Prince Chumphot and are over a few centuries ancient. The Lacquer pavilion is located on the southern end of the park, while the Ban-Chiang and Marsi galleries are on the Chumphot Pantip collection of pre-historic items.

Formerly, the Lacquer pavilion was located in the Ban Kling temple, and dates to the seventeenth century. It was shifted by Prince Chumphot after obtaining a formal approval from the abbot.

The exterior is sculptured beautifully in wood, while the interior walls are made with gold over black lacquer. There are various drawings and paintings inside that display the different events related to Lord Buddha, and also from the Hindu classic Ramayana. There are also many pictures that give an idea about the contemporary Thai life in those times, and some show the early foreign travelers to Ayudha. This is a unique part of the collection making the Suan Pakkad Palace exclusive among all others in Thailand.

The famous Marsi Gallery is situated on the second floor of the Chumphot Pantin center for arts. The gallery derives its name from Marsi Paribatra, the daughter of Prince and Princess Chumphot of Nagor Svarga. It was originally created with the purpose of furtherance of art activities and for holding exhibits for artists throughout the year.

The park surrounding the Suan Pakkad Palace is exquisitely beautiful with colorful flower beds, and the Baiyoke tower can be clearly seen from the garden; this is the tallest structure in Thailand. The Suan Pakkad Palace can be visited on most days and is easily accessible from Sukhumvit, Bangkok.

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It is not yet known who actually made the poster concept. Hope it might have come out of the traditional paintings or it came into light when Hollywood was launched for the first time. Well, when you walk down the streets, you will find many stalls that sell various kinds of posters. Different people like to have different kinds of posters. There are people who like to keep motivational posters or some kind of decorative posters.

But when it comes to artistic taste, then the art of having unique posters take a different path. Any old stuff that is rarely found cannot be an antique. It has to be historically significant and money value should be associated with it. In case of posters, vintage posters have the place of antique. If you want to know your past well, then vintage posters are the best means. Have you ever tried to buy a vintage poster?
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If you travel to Lisbon for the first time, you’re probably anxious to see that many of the main attractions of the city has to offer as possible. Lisbon is one of the most romantic cities in Europe and certainly one of the most beautiful cities in the world modern and nostalgic at once. The following places are a must if you want to explore its incredible atmosphere during your vacation. First, it is advisable to purchase a “Lisbon Strategy” card that offers more flexibility and saves you time and money. It offers discount on all public transport in the city, as well as museums, shops and much more. As an alternative to transport alone, buy the “Sete Colinas” the map of metro and 50cents, which gives access to all public transport, “top-up” of the card for the day or days, depending your stay. (more…)

Everyone knows Alcatraz as the island prison in the San Francisco Bay but Alcatraz has a long history that reaches back further than its days as a federal penitentiary. In 1853 the Army Corps of Engineers began a project to fortify the island. When the project was completed 5 years later the first soldiers arrived there. During the Civil War cannons were mounted all around the island and Alcatraz became the largest American fort west of the Mississippi. (more…)

There has always been an age-old fascination felt towards ancient Egypt and its artifacts.

When the Treasures of Tutankhamun were displayed in museums exhibitions around the world, eight million people in the United States alone attended.Long lines formed for those waiting to get in up to eight hours before the doors opened. Imagine the curiosity and interest your Egyptian museum replicas will stir, shown in the comfort of your own home. (more…)

Homes and buildings are important to us. They provide us shelter and a place to escape to from the elements. But they are more than just protection from the weather. Architecture and design set them apart from mere structures that are basic necessities. It transforms them into lasting monuments, allowing future civilizations to showcase our abilities and knowledge of structure creation. Creating beautiful and artistic structures is a lasting form of artwork. (more…)

It was in the later years of the 18th Century that there was the single most significant development within the pottery industry  the formula for a perfect Fine Bone China was created. The resulting Fine Bone China had a delicate, creamy translucency combined with a brilliant whiteness, and within the pottery industry it led the way forward, inspiring new standards of artistry, skill and the renowned finish it has today. It quickly became the material of choice in which to make tea and coffee cups and mugs. (more…)