Contributors

Sudarat Musikawong investigates cultural politics in Thailand. Her publications include “Notes on Camp Films in Authoritarian Thailand (2019),” "Film is dangerous (2022)" in Southeast Asia Research Journal and “Art for October Thai Cold War State Violence in Trauma Art,” positions: east asia cultures critique, Spring 2010.

Artistic Freedom Report Thailand: Expansive and Politically Contentious

The key findings and analysis of artistic freedom in Thailand from the Southeast Asian Arts Censorship Database Project, 2010-2022.

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Image Credit: artn't Collective's FB page

artn’t: Thailand’s Rebel Artists

Nutcha Tantivitayapitak and Sudarat Musikawong travel to Chiang Mai, Thailand to shine a light on the artn’t Collective, who are currently facing numerous legal charges for works that are viewed as critiquing the state.

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Photo from the documentary 'Away' by Teeraphan Ngowjeenanan.

Wat Wanlayangkoon: A Life Given to Art and Justice

Nutcha Tantivitayapitak and Sudarat Musikawong delves into the life of the late Wat Wanlayangkoon, an award winning novelist who left a lasting impact on the world of arts and activism in Thailand.

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Rap against Junta.

Art in Exile: Burmese Artists in Thailand

Burmese artists make art in exile in Thailand, finding refuge and showcasing cross-border solidarity for artistic freedom.

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