The Office of Art and Culture and the Center for South Asian Studies, under the Institute of Asian Studies at Chulalongkorn University, invite you to the art exhibition Genesis Through Siamese and Persian Eyes, which presents narratives from the Lanna legend Pathommunmuli. This ancient palm-leaf manuscript from northern Thailand consists of five stories that describe the creation of the world by Grandfather Sangkhaya Sangkasi and Grandmother Itthangkhaya Sangkasi, who are regarded as the ancestors of Lanna.

The exhibition features works by two artists from distinct traditions. Thai artist Kangwanprai Chompupuen interprets the legend using contemporary Thai painting techniques with acrylic on canvas, while Iranian artist Arash Geroeian employs traditional Persian watercolor techniques on paper. Their collaboration results in a unique fusion of artistic identities.

Pathommunmuli has been transcribed by Dr. Anatole Roger Peltier and published in three languages—Thai, French, and English. This exhibition serves as a platform for the exchange of artistic knowledge and inspiration, fostering dialogue in art, literature, and culture between Thailand and Persia.

March 27– June 4, 2025

Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
(Closed on weekends and public holidays)

1st floor, Chulalongkorn University Museum