Of life, rebirth and art

Titled “Auspicious Path”, the oversize oeuvre is a colourful representation of the Tribhumi (Three Planes of Existence), the three worlds of karmic cycles and rebirths in the Theravada Buddhist Cosmology. Paintings and sculptures by other well-known local artists dot the public areas and rooms, signalling your arrival in this vibrant city and a luxury boutique hotel that takes art seriously.
137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts properties are known for offering timeless experiences involving music, fashion, art culture and history with a personal guest interaction. Earlier this year the Art Rotation Series was launched, which brings some of the hottest names from the Kingdom’s art world to the hotel through curated exhibitions that rotate every two months.
Now a new creative initiative inspires deeper exploration and more intimate participation in the Bangkok art scene with the newly launched Private Art Tour by 137 Pillars. The tour is the first of its kind in the city and is exclusively curated by Bangkok’s leading art guru Panu “Eddie” Boonpipattanapong for the hotel. It invites guests with a heart for art to dive deeper into the local art scene with special access to locations most travellers never see. Tours are conducted privately for a couple, or up to four persons maximum if joining with friends. The tours are also available for nonhotel guests, subject to availability.

According to the hotel, art is not about trends or fashions, but how we value and interpret each artists’ work and the stories and thoughts behind them. Bangkok’s art scene is a unique multihued palette of the different movements, bouncing from Expressionism to Abstract, Conceptual, Pop Art and much more, that attracts both local as well as renowned artists. The Private Art Tour by 137 Pillars thus opens the door to another fascinating dimension of the city.

From collectors in search of their next masterpiece, newbies wanting to take the plunge, or tourists looking for an invaluable insight into the local art scene, The Private Art Tour by 137 Pillars is suitable for anyone with an interest in the fine arts. A respected columnist and author on the intersection of art, design, film, and popular culture, art guru Eddie accompanies guests on the tour giving them valuable information and insights about the artists and their works. The experience includes private visits to the homes of artists and collectors, galleries, fun workshops at select locations around the city, and a gourmet 137 Pillars picnic basket to enjoy enroute. No tour is the same as each one is specially curated to ensure access to the best of the best on the date of booking.
The private visits to the ateliers and personal meetings with significant art players, in addition Eddie’s unique take on the city’s art scene will not only leave guests wanting more, but also create a lifetime of memories.

The Private Art Tour package includes welcome drink, a twonight stay in a luxury suite, daily breakfast, access to the Baan Borneo Private Club and rooftop infinity pool, halfday Private Art Tour with art guru Eddie, and 137 Pillars butler. 
The package is priced from Bt46,500 and is subject to applicable service charge and government taxes. Rates are based on double or twin occupancy with an additional supplement for additional person. A 7day advance booking is required and additional nights are available at best available rate for extended stays.
For nonguests, the tour is priced Bt15,000 per couple, who may also invite friends at an additional cost of Bt1,500 per person when sharing the same transport, with a maximum of four persons per tour.
For more information and reservations, call (02) 079 7000, email: [email protected], or visit www.137pillarsbangok.com and www.slh.com/pillarsbangkok.