“This is how adults hug, honey”. These words echo in my mind as we stand before the Kama Vijitra Erotic Art Museum. This museum isn’t your typical dusty collection. It’s a vibrant exploration of Thai erotic art.
The Kama Vijitra Erotic Art Museum is in Bangkok’s Thong Lor neighborhood. It challenges societal norms with its explicit displays. The museum’s journey began with Uthaiphun Charuwattanakitti. He was a businessman and avid collector of erotic artworks. For over 35 years, he gathered pieces often overlooked. His travels exposed him to erotic art from various cultures. This sparked the idea to showcase Thai erotic art’s glory.
Uthaiphun’s son, Watjanasin Charuwattanakitti, inherited this passion. He expanded his father’s collection. Seven years ago, he opened the Kama Vijitra Erotic Art Museum. Watjanasin was inspired by sex museums worldwide. He visited Venustempel in Amsterdam. He also explored the Museum of Sex in New York and Japan’s Festival of the Steel Phallus. He questioned why Thailand couldn’t openly discuss sexuality.
Inside the Kama Vijitra Erotic Art Museum, you’ll find over 500 pieces. There are drawings, sculptures, and paladkik. Some artworks are too explicit to be shown everywhere. Erotic art was once common in Buddhist temple murals. It was seen up until King Rama V’s reign. Western culture influenced Siam. Erotic art’s popularity waned. Women in artworks were covered more. Ancient artists depicted life. They included love-making in their art. They weren’t uptight about nudity like we are today.
The Kama Vijitra Erotic Art Museum aims to destigmatize sex discussions. It showcases the evolution and cultural significance of erotic art in Thailand. The museum houses different forms of artworks. These include drawings and sculptures. There is also an extensive collection of paladkik.
Visiting the Kama Vijitra Erotic Art Museum is a unique experience. It’s educational and thought-provoking. It offers a glimpse into a side of Thai culture. This side is often hidden or misunderstood. The museum encourages open dialogue. It challenges conventional perceptions of sexuality. It’s a space for appreciating the art of lovemaking. This museum is not the kind you find at Patpong Night Market.
So, are you still a virgin? Maybe you’ll blush at the Kama Vijitra Erotic Art Museum’s explicit exhibits.