Living in Chiang Mai isn’t all temples and elephants you know. There are other cultural experiences to be had for the mature traveller, and here I am talking temperament not age of course, looking for new artistic avenues to explore. Chiang Mai Art in Paradise is one such place designed specifically for you. Not quite at Le Louvre level but getting close.
Located on Chang Klan Road, which is one of the main roads of Chiang Mai outside the old town walls, this building was once a big department store that has been transformed into a photographers playground by Jang Kyu Suk, a South Korean artist. The centre is filled with creative, colourful 3D art by 12 South Korean artists designed to engage visitors and encouraging them to become more and more childlike the further into the display they get.
I have to say that it is easy to spend a couple of hours here as long as you come with a partner so you can swap taking photos. Great for kids of ALL ages.
The illusions you will see in the following photos are all created by paintings on the walls and floors. There are no protruding bits in any of these photos apart from me and Gaun!
For obvious reasons words escape me here and the remainder of this post will be photos.

In the swimming pool. “My Cat”, a handbag picked up at Darling Harbour, is featured in many photos over here.

Gaun proving that her fish catching skills aren’t just reserved to Australia. That fishing rod and line looks so real and standing outside the wall doesn’t it. My Cat is looking forward to fish for dinner.

Panda perfect. There are pandas at Chiang Mai zoo but I am waiting for Peng, Gaun’s daughter, to visit us before going.

Stepping back from the illusion. That is all flat floor until behind the boat, which is real, where the wall starts,
So if you find yourself in Chiang Mai and want a break from the Thai experience then pop in here. Great for a rainy afternoon too. There’s a coffee shop downstairs to rest the feet afterwards.
The website is HERE and their map is pretty accurate – a first.
Thanks for reading or looking at the photos anyway.
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