Projecting Venus (after Botticelli) — Original Painting
Oat Montien's flagship large-scale reworking of a classical canon through a queer Thai lens.
฿190,000
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Overview
In his most ambitious painting to date, Oat Montien transposes Botticelli's 'The Birth of Venus' into contemporary Bangkok, replacing allegory with embodied queer experience. The familiar shell and windswept drapery remain — but the gaze, the skin, and the power dynamics are entirely rewritten. A landmark collector's work and cornerstone of PULSE Gallery's permanent programme; certificate of authenticity and full provenance file included.
What to expect
In this large-scale flagship painting, Oat Montien transposes Botticelli's 'The Birth of Venus' into contemporary Bangkok, replacing the canonical allegory with embodied queer experience. The familiar iconography — shell, windswept drapery — is retained, but the gaze, skin, and power dynamics are entirely rewritten. A certificate of authenticity and full provenance file are included with the work, which is part of PULSE Gallery's permanent programme.
Who it's for
Major collectors looking for a landmark work by one of Thailand's most prominent queer artists; those who want a painting that holds deep art-historical reference while asserting a clear, contemporary queer perspective.
Why we recommend it
PrideShow highlights this work as one of Oat Montien's most ambitious paintings to date — an art-historically grounded piece that directly reclaims canonical Western imagery through a queer Thai lens. PULSE Gallery provides full provenance documentation and collector support.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the scale of this painting? ▾
- The work is described as large-scale. Exact dimensions and installation requirements are available directly from PULSE Gallery.
- Does the work come with documentation? ▾
- Yes — a certificate of authenticity and full provenance file are included, as stated in the listing description.
- Is this work part of an ongoing series? ▾
- The work is described as a cornerstone of PULSE Gallery's permanent programme. Contact the gallery for context on the wider body of work.
- What is the price of this painting? ▾
- The listing shows a fixed price. Confirm current pricing, any buyer's premium, and additional costs with PULSE Gallery directly.
- How do I enquire or purchase? ▾
- Contact Oat Montien (PULSE Gallery) directly via the link on this page. PrideShow connects you; the gallery manages acquisition and all documentation.
About Oat Montien (PULSE Gallery)
Prominent Thai queer painter whose figurative canvases interrogate masculinity, desire, and intimacy through the male nude.
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