In a loft in Chai Wan during Hong Kong Art Basel 2016, Eric Booth, Ivan Pun, Lynn Visudharomn, Chomwan Weeraworawit and Korakrit Arunanondchai co-hosted a dinner cooked by international contemporary art superstar Rirkrit Tiravanija and Chef Antto Melasniemi to benefit the The Land Foundation. Founded in 2004 by artists Rirkrit Tiravanija and Kamin Lertchaiprasert The Land Foundation is an experimental art and community project in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Land welcomes both the local and international community interested in being part of a space where the land is cultivated, art is created and dialogues are commenced.   The dinner in Hong Kong was an astounding success raising funds for the the next 10 years of The Land. The auction was conducted by paddle8 co-foudner and super-auctioneer the charming Alexander Gilkes. The Thai contingency were in full force supporting their favourite Thai artist from super collectors Petch Osathanugrah to Disaphol Chansiri to galleristNumthong Saetang designers Thakoon Panichkul to Kem Issara, Ditawat Issara, Orawan Ingkhasit, Sirot Stebhandu, Barom Bhichanchitr, Ploi Bhinsaeng amongst many other international collectors and personalities. 

Rirkrit Tiravanija