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Thawan Duchanee’s journey from a struggling art student to a globally-recognised artist is nothing short of inspiring. In 2023, his works dominated the auction market, with staggering sales figures that highlight the value of Thai contemporary art on the global stage.
Thawan Duchanee in 2013 Photo: Courtesy of Artnet and The Nation Multimedia
By 2023, Thawan’s art had gained critical acclaim and achieved commercial success on an unprecedented scale. His works became highly sought after in auction markets, where they commanded impressive prices. In the same year, Thawan’s work reached an astonishing turnover rate of 63 million baht, making him the Thai artist with the highest turnover rate. The standout sale was his 1968 painting “Scream of Sorrowful,” which fetched a net price of 26,687,360 baht at Christie’s 20th/21st Century Art Evening Sale in Hong Kong. This sale set a new benchmark for Thai modern art and underscored the recognition of Southeast Asian art in the global market.
Scream of Sorrowful Photo: Courtesy of Christie’s
Thawan’s influence extends beyond his auction success. His architectural masterpiece, the Black House (Baan Dam), is a sprawling art complex that showcases his talents in architecture, sculpture, and painting. The Black House has become a cultural landmark in Thailand, attracting visitors from around the world who come to experience the artist’s vision.
Thawan’s legacy is preserved in his art and also through his son, Doytibet Duchanee. Doytibet has taken up the mantle of preserving and promoting his father’s work. In his words,
@namsunita20 ก้าวไป#น้ํา_สุนิตา#สาวน้ำสุนิตา#ก้าวไป#หนุ่มมีซอ♬ เสียงต้นฉบับ – น้ำ สุนิตา(ช่องหลัก)
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