Thai museum displays artworks made from recycled materials

STORY: Thai museum displays artworks made from recycled materials DATELINE: May 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the museum 2. various of the artworks 3. various of the curator Anek Phutpong with visitors 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Thai): ANEK PHUTPONG, Curator of the museum 5. various of Sopon Kotutha creating a new sculpture 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Thai): SOPON KOTUTHA, Artist working with the museum STORYLINE: A Thai museum showcasing popular movie characters made from discarded materials has attracted visitors worldwide. Established in 2000, the Transformer Museum, also known as Ban Hun Lek, is located in Ang Thong province, about 100 km from Bangkok. The museum displays exhibits that draw inspiration from popular movies, featuring towering Transformers, life-sized superheroes, and gorillas, among other creations. The art gallery serves as an inspiring example of environmental protection, as every piece of the artworks on display is crafted from recycled materials.