travel – Studio 88 Artist Residency

Joanne Lauterjung

December 16, 2025koihin

It is our pleasure to welcome back Joanne Lauterjung. She is a peacebuilder, musician, and interdisciplinary artist whose work sits at the intersection of sound, creativity, and social connection. With over two decades of experience, Joanne has developed a practice that uses music and artistic collaboration as tools for emotional well-being, resilience, and dialogue across cultures. She is based in Chiang Mai, where she works with individuals and communities through creative, participatory approaches.

Veronika Petuchova

December 16, 2025December 18, 2025koihin

Artist’s profile photo credit Lizzy Zaanen @lizzaanen

Veronika Petuchova is a visual artist working across painting, drawing, and photography. She graduated from HKU Utrecht in the Netherlands in 2021 and subsequently established her studio practice in The Hague, where she also participated in and organised exhibitions. Since 2024, Veronika has been based in Prague, where her practice has taken on a slower, more intimate rhythm, focusing on smaller-scale works, including watercolours, sketches, and digital drawings.

Borjana Ventzislavova

November 21, 2025November 28, 2025Studio88

Studio 88 Artist Residency is pleased to welcome filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist Borjana Ventzislavova, whose work moves between cultures, histories, and forms. Joining our residency in November–December 2025, she plans to explore connections between indigeneity, meditation, and everyday practices of awareness in Northern Thailand. During her residency, she will visit local communities, document lived experiences, and gather material for her new project The Ghost is Present. Borjana Ventzislavova’s residency is funded by Austrian Federal Ministry of Arts and Culture.

Anders McDonald

September 16, 2025September 16, 2025Studio88

Studio 88 is delighted to welcome Anders McDonald as our Photographer in Residence this October 2025. With over three decades behind the lens — from film and darkroom beginnings to mastering today’s digital craft — Anders brings a rich blend of experience, curiosity, and storytelling to his practice. During his time in Chiang Mai, he will revisit the region after four decades, exploring its people, landscapes, and evolving culture through a fresh photographic lens.

Testimonial – Chatrawee Thongnak

April 11, 2025Studio88

Chatrawee Thongnak, a textile artist based in Chiang Mai, was selected to participate in the Studio 88 x NY20+ residency. Pear reflected how this residency in Chengdu has broaden her perspective.

Testimonial – Koi Sakunee Nattapoolwat

April 10, 2025April 10, 2025Studio88

Koi Sakunee Nattapoolwat, a writer and illustrator based in Chiang Mai, was selected to join the Studio 88 x NY20+ residency. This opportunity allowed her to explore new places for inspiration and work in different environments, broadening her perspective and enabling her to create unique art while generating fresh ideas. Here Koi reflected how this residency in Chengdu impacted her artistic development.

Chiang Mai Drawing and Sketching Club

November 8, 2024November 8, 2024Studio88

In the heart of Chiang Mai’s creative landscape, the Chiang Mai Drawing and Sketching Club offers a welcoming space for artists of all levels to come together, connect, and create. Whether you’re an expat, a digital nomad, or a local resident, this group provides a relaxed, non-hierarchical environment where creativity thrives. Studio 88 sat down with the club’s founders, Tony de Jesus and John Cottee, to learn more about what makes this group special and how it’s contributing to Chiang Mai’s burgeoning art scene.

Open call: Last Days of Summer Artist Residency

August 12, 2024September 1, 2025Studio88

Studio 88 invites artists from all disciplines to apply for the Last Days of Summer artist residency at our creative garden retreat in the village of Doi Saket. This residency is available for any period between September 1-30, 2024. Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in a serene environment, perfect for creative exploration and inspiration. Apply by 31 August 2024.

Meet the Two Thai Artists Selected for the Inaugural “Studio 88 x NY20+ Residency” in Chengdu, China

March 18, 2024April 27, 2024Studio88

Writer and editor Sakunee Nattapoolwat and textile artist Chatrawee Thongnak are joining us at the inaugural “Studio 88 x NY20+ Residency“, 1-30 April in Chengdu, China. Find out more about them and their plans for the upcoming residency.