CHIANG MAI, Thailand -- The millions of tourists who flock to the ancient, mountain-ringed city of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand might not immediately notice, but the alleys, riversides and Bohemian cafes here are percolating with striking imagery, innovative design and digital wizardry. It is a heady brew that has prompted some to predict a real explosion -- a creative one, that is.
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Opened last year, the MAIIAM Contemporary Arts Museum is expected to give local artists a big boost as they strive to be better recognized -- and paid. (Photo by Denis Gray)
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