Why Collectors Are Lining Up for Rising Artist Jiab Prachakul’s Elusive, Melancholic Portraits

In 2020, Jiab Prachakul (b. 1979) became an overnight sensation, winning the prestigious BP Portrait Award from London’s National Portrait Gallery. The prize opened new avenues for the self-taught Thai artist, including her first solo museum show, “Sweet Solitude,” which is soon to conclude its run at the Contemporary Austin.