50 Thai Artists Paint Live to Honour King Rama IX on His Royal Birth Anniversary
50 Thai artists gather to paint live in honour of King Rama IX's birth anniversary at the Museum of Wisdom in Samut Prakan Province.
The Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, together with the Ramathibodi Foundation and the Alumni Association of the Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts, Silpakorn University, organised the 1st art creation event under the royal tribute project "Inspiration of the Land" from 23 to 25 October 2026 at the Museum of Wisdom "Inspired by Chakri Naruebodindra", Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province. Fifty Thai artists across generations were invited to paint live before the public, creating 50 artworks in remembrance of the birth anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great (King Rama IX) on 5 December.
This activity is part of the preparations for the royal tribute exhibition "Bridge of Merit", which will begin in January. Each artist drew inspiration from the royal duties of the monarch hailed as "The Development King" to express on canvas. Some of the artworks will be preserved as important national museum artefacts.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 1st Event | 23 to 25 October 2026 |
| Venue | Museum of Wisdom "Inspired by Chakri Naruebodindra", Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province |
| Number of Artists and Artworks (1st Event) | 50 artists, 50 artworks |
| 2nd Event | 22 to 24 January at the same venue, featuring another 50 artists |
| Royal Tribute Exhibition "Bridge of Merit" | Starting in January at major venues nationwide |
| Main Organisers | Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Ramathibodi Foundation, Alumni Association of the Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts, Silpakorn University |
Three Generations of Artists Interpret Royal Aspirations on Canvas
The participating network of artists spans from National Artists and contemporary artists to medical students. Clinical Professor Artit Ungkanont, MD, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, stated that this gathering of artists is not merely about creating art, but also an expression of gratitude for His Majesty's boundless grace and a continuation of the inspiration drawn from his royal aspirations into contemporary society.
Professor Emeritus Aram Rojanasakul, MD, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Museum of Wisdom "Inspired by Chakri Naruebodindra" Project, and Mr Tharathip Nattheesri, President of the Alumni Association of the Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts, Silpakorn University, noted that all artworks will be displayed in the royal tribute exhibition, and selected pieces will be preserved as important national museum artefacts.
Preparing the 2nd Event Ahead of a Nationwide Exhibition
Following the conclusion of the 1st event, the project will hold the 2nd art creation event featuring another 50 artists from 22 to 24 January at the same venue, before compiling all artworks for display in the royal tribute exhibition "Bridge of Merit" at major venues across the country. Interested members of the public can also contribute donations to the Ramathibodi Foundation to further support patient care and treatment at Ramathibodi Hospital.
The royal tribute art project "Inspiration of the Land" is supported by the Charoen Pokphand Rural Development Foundation, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Government Lottery Office, Somjai Biz Group Co., Ltd., D.H.A. Siamwalla Ltd., and Nanmee Industry Co., Ltd.
This news is of interest to art event organisers and charitable organisations looking for royal tribute activity ideas, museum professionals and cultural agencies wishing to follow the "Bridge of Merit" exhibition, as well as art enthusiasts and travellers planning to visit the Museum of Wisdom in Samut Prakan Province next year.