First Dibs on Contemporary Art in Thailand with Purat “Chang” Osathanugrah

About this episode

Host Josh Baer discusses the contemporary art scene in Thailand with collector Purat “Chang” Osathanugrah.

Host Josh Baer talks with Purat “Chang” Osathanugrah, a collector, business leader, educator, and founder of Dib Bangkok, Thailand's first major international art museum. Tune in to hear about Thailand's artistic landscape, the transformative role Dib plays within it, and what it takes to bring a multi-generational vision to life. First Dibs on Contemporary Art in Thailand is out now on all major podcast platforms and at www.thebaerfaxtpodcast.com. This episode, recorded on April 23rd 2026, is brought to you by Ursula - A Magazine of Contemporary Culture by Hauser & Wirth.

People in this episode

Host: Josh Baer

Guest: Purat “Chang” Osathanugrah

Topics covered

• contemporary art
• Thailand
• art museums
• cultural landscape
• business leadership

Keywords

• contemporary art
• Thailand
• Dib Bangkok
• art museum
• cultural transformation

Sponsors

Ursula - A Magazine of Contemporary Culture by Hauser & Wirth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dib Bangkok

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