Silpakorn University

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Beside Sanam Luang is Silpakorn University, the first university of art in Thailand. All kinds of art have been passed down from generation to generation, keeping Thailand abreast of changes in modern art.

Professor Silpha Bhirasri (1892 - 1962), an Italian artist serving the Royal Government, committed himself wholeheartedly to developing art education in Thailand. He was the founder of this university.

The University has 4 galleries which display many kinds of traditional and contemporary arts such as paintings, sculptures, graphic designs, and architecture. These works are by students and faculty members. In addition, leading Thai and foriegn artists also have exhibitions here.

Art Galleries

• The Art Gallery of the Faculty of Painting Sculpture and Graphic Design
  Gallery hours 9.00 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. from Tuesday to Sunday.
  Tel. 0 2225 8991, 0 2221 0820
  Website: www.bhirasrigallery.com
• The Gallery of Silpakorn University
  Gallery hours 9.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m. from Monday to Friday.
  Tel. 0 2221 3841
  Website: www.art-centre.su.ac.th
• The Gallery of Art and Design, Faculty of Decorative Art
  Gallery hours 10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. from Monday to Saturday.
  Tel. 0 2224 5874
• Phra Phrombhichitr Gallery (Architecture)
  Gallery hours 10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. from Monday to Saturday.