By BRYCE Watanasoponwong
— Silpa Bhirasri, the Father of Modern Art in Thailand Photo: Sculpture par Silpa Bhirasri by Korat.nfe.go.th . The story really begins with Soemprungsuk’s teacher, Silpa Bhirasri (1892-1962). Bhirasri was born in Florence, Italy as Corrado Feroci. He studied at the Royal Art Academy of Florence and went on to teach there, serving as an instructor...