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The Silent Murder

ArtistNavin Rawanchaikul
Year1992
Mediumiron, photograph, hair
Dimentions180×301×-
CountryThailand
Collection no.336
ExplanationNavin Rawanchaikul was born in Chiangmai, Thailand. He brought innovation to Thai contemporary art with art projects involving different communities of people and connecting art with society. He is one of the most acclaimed contemporary Asian artists. In this early work, photographs showing hands tied up and foot shackled are placed on the book-shaped metal plates, suggesting individuals bound by knowledge, law and custom.

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