Maybe it’s cultural bias, but I usually don’t associate the countries of southeast Asia, all of which I’ve personally visited — Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar — with “cutting edge” or “high-tech” art.
Our recent visit to Chiang Mai, Thailand certainly proved me wrong. Masumi and I discovered one of the most spectacular art museums I’ve ever encountered ... the Illusion Art Museum.
First, consider the animated Mona Lisa video encountered in the lobby of the museum.
That was nothing compared to the unique and mind-boggling interactive works inside. Feast your eyes on these!
After that spectacular experience, exiting the main room we ended up here. Looks like a pen and ink drawing of a café, eh?
Nope. It’s a real café!
There are many exceptional things to see and do in Chiang Mai. If you visit there, the Illusion Art Museum should be high on your list.
