Susanne Kerekes

Grants

• 2017
• Art History
• United States to Thailand

A 4-month fellowship to conduct research on the material culture and social history of the Wat Arun temple in Bangkok, Thailand NB APPROVED CHANGE: a 7-week fellowship The scope remains the same, since there is an important ceremonial ritual that will take place sometime in mid-July for the re-opening of the central architectural tower (the Phra Prang), the focus of the summer research will be on this aspect of the temple, as well as continuing to document and research the preparations of the temple and its role related to the upcoming funerary ritual for the late king.