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TASTE: Session 01
by Than Kyaw Htay
TASTE is an intimate dining experience created by ECHO Dining and Coming From Kalaw (CFK). It brings food and art together through lived experience where stories are felt, not explained, and shared through taste, rhythm, and atmosphere.
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BORN AGAIN
by Gu Gu
Gu Gu is a contemporary artist from Nyaung Shwe, Southern Shan State, known for his emotionally charged and visually arresting works. A graduate of the National University of Arts and Culture in Yangon, he first gained attention through series such as "Sacrificial Victim" and "Age Off", which explored themes of struggle, pressure, and the human condition.
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Dec 10, 2025 - Jan 18, 2026
BORN AGAIN
by Gu Gu
Gu Gu is a contemporary artist from Nyaung Shwe, Southern Shan State, known for his emotionally charged and visually arresting works. A graduate of the National University of Arts and Culture in Yangon, he first gained attention through series such as "Sacrificial Victim" and "Age Off", which explored themes of struggle, pressure, and the human condition.
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Upcoming Exhibitions
January 18, 2026
TASTE: Session 01
by Than Kyaw Htay
TASTE is an intimate dining experience created by ECHO Dining and Coming From Kalaw (CFK). It brings food and art together through lived experience where stories are felt, not explained, and shared through taste, rhythm, and atmosphere.
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Past Exhibitions
Explore our exhibition archive. Though these shows have concluded, their impact continues to inspire.
Oct 1 - Nov 16, 2025
Eyesight
by Yeinn Kham
Born in Mawlamyaing in 1967, Yeinn Kham is an artist celebrated for her bold and spirited use of color. Now based in Kalaw, her paintings reveal a profound connection to the vivid hues of her surroundings. Her artistic vision is deeply intertwined with her personal journey: a rare eye condition that has gradually led to blindness.
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August - October 2025
Ek Kha Ya
by Htein Lin
To read language is one thing, but to witness it burn, creep, and breathe across a canvas is another. The word 'Ek Kha Ya' means 'alphabet' in Burmese. It explores Myanmar script as both material and method, a visual system encoding memory, resistance, and identity.
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July 27 - Aug 27, 2025
Kalaw's Beauty, My Lifetime Journey
by Sai Thet Htwe
Sai Thet Htwe was born in 1965 in Taunggyi, Southern Shan State. He began painting during his childhood and studied art in summer classes under the guidance of U Tin Win, his first and only mentor. Working primarily in oil, Sai Thet Htwe is best known for his expressive landscapes, particularly his paintings of clouds.
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August 2025
Old Masters: Australia's Great Bark Artists
by Australian Aboriginal Artists
In collaboration with the Australian Embassy Myanmar, CFK_Art Fund joined the exhibition 'Old Masters: Australia's Great Bark Artists', which showcased the beauty of Australian Indigenous art alongside creations by young artistic practitioners from Kalaw.
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May - June 2025
EXISTENCE
by Myo Thuzar
"I never planned to become an artist. I had no intention to paint, yet painting began to happen." Spanning over a decade, this rare showcase reveals symbolic, raw, and intuitive works that reflect a deeply personal and transformative journey.
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March 8 - April 23, 2025
ME - Southern Shan State Group Exhibition
by 24 Local & Migrant Artists
This exhibition features 24 artists, including both local artists from Southern Shan State and migrant artists who now call this region home. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience a diverse range of artistic styles, mediums, and themes.
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August 2024
Resilience in Shadows: Art Amidst Adversity
by Than Kyaw Htay, Thyitar Kyu Kyu, Sandar Khaing
CFK's first international exhibition, curated by CEO Kyel Sin Lin and hosted by A+ WORKS OF ART, featured works by four leading Myanmar artists. The show highlighted resilience, sharing narratives of strength amid crises.
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December 2023
Chronicles of Change: Performance Art in Myanmar (1997-2008)
by Htein Lin
Organized by the Goethe-Institut Myanmar and curated by CFK, this exhibition highlights Htein Lin's artistic evolution through performance art videos from 1997 to 2008, showcasing his resilience amid political challenges.
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October 2023
Age Off
by Gu Gu (Rack Aid)
A solo exhibition by Nyaung Shwe artist Gu Gu explores the connection between mental health and artistic expression through over 44 recreated paintings.
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December 2023
Htin Shuu Yeik
by Nyi Nyi Mg
Nyi Nyi Mg's first solo exhibition, honoring his late brother Tin Myint Mg, founder of the gallery, showcases watercolor, acrylic, and pencil drawings of southern Shan State's culture and ethnic traditions.
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May 2023
Mirror Of Mind
by Win Phyo & Myo Thuzar
Win Phyo and Myo Thuzar's "FACES" series explores how our faces reflect inner thoughts and emotions. CFK organized outdoor live painting and Q&A sessions to engage the audience and allow the artists to share their insights.
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March 2023
On To The Next
by Tin Myint Mg, Than Maung, Nay Minn Zaw, Min Min Htike, Win Phyo, Zaw Min Htoo
CFK presented an art collection featuring six artists from Shwe Nyaung, Kalaw, Aungban, and Taungyi, showcasing their artistic evolution.
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February 2023
Words, Lines, Colours in Time
by Htein Lin
CFK organized a solo exhibition for contemporary artist Htein Lin, emphasizing that creativity knows no bounds. The three-day event showcased his early works featuring "Burmese Characters," including poetic illustrations and participatory sculptures across various mediums.
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February 2023
Private Art Auction
by Myo Thuzar
The art auction featured Myo Thuzar, a self-taught abstract artist from Aungban, celebrated for her spiritual symbols and geometric paintings. In her absence, CFK presented a documentary about her life and artistic journey.
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We're always looking for talented artists to showcase at Coming From Kalaw. Get in touch to discuss exhibition opportunities.