Hosted by the Taoyuan Museum of Fine Arts (TMoFA), the 2025 Taoyuan International Art Award (TIAA) aims to foster diverse artistic development. Through an international open call, the award selects artists to exhibit their works in Taoyuan, strengthening global artistic exchange and connecting with the international art scene.
The award ceremony was held on March 26, 2025. The Grand Prize is awarded to Chulayarnnon Siriphol, Kasamaponn Saengsuratham, Arjin Thongyuukong, and Krongpong Langkhapin for the work “Red Eagle Sangmorakot: No More Hero In His Story”.This art work uses the traditional sport of Muay Thai as a vehicle to combine documentary, archival, and performative approaches.
It unveils the influence of Cold War politics and nationalism in shaping society while also examining the construction of the "hero" figure within Thailand's broader cultural trends and its gradual internalization as an ideology. The jury unanimously praised the team's exhibition approach, artistic expression, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The 2025 Taoyuan International Art Award received enthusiastic responses from 83 countries, with a total of 1,161 groups of artists submitting their works. The shortlisted artist come from Taiwan, the United States, Japan, Malaysia, etc. These art works will be exhibited at the Taoyuan Arts Center from now until May 18. For artworks introduction and visiting information, please visit the official website ( https://tmofa-tiaa.com/ ).
Thai Artist Group: Chulayarnnon Siriphol, Kasamaponn Saengsuratham, Arjin Thongyuukong, Krongpong Langkhapin, Red Eagle Sangmorakot: No More Hero In His Story. Photo by Anpis Wang.
Acting Director, (Center, Chang Chih-Min). The Secondary Review Committee, (From left, Reuben Keehan, Lu Pei-Yi, Abby Chen, Yeh Chia-Jung, David Teh.) Photo by Anpis Wang.
