Molly turns 20

Pop Mart Thailand, together with Chulalongkorn University Property Management and the Tourism Authority of Thailand, launched the “Molly 20th Anniversary Exhibition – Bangkok” under the theme “The Little Galaxy – A Journey Through The Universe Of Time”. The Molly mania is taking place at Chulalongkorn University Centenary Park until Oct 25. 

Created by renowned artist Kenny Wong, Molly’s two-decade journey is presented through original works, contemporary art and interpretations by artists and craftspeople from diverse cultures. The exhibition also connects the power of art with education, community, the creative economy and tourism in Bangkok.

Molly began when Wong encountered a young girl on Victoria Peak in Hong Kong. He later created the iconic character— a pouty girl with large lake-blue eyes and endless curiosity about the world around her. Pop Mart and Molly then began their exclusive collaboration since 2016. Their first co-created collection, Zodiac Molly, sold out almost immediately upon launch.

In the years that followed, Pop Mart and Wong introduced a series of collections, including the Space Molly series, Baby Molly series and Royal Molly series, further expanding the character’s universe and appeal and establishing Molly as one of the most popular collectables.

The semi-outdoor setting of Chulalongkorn University Centenary Park allows visitors to experience Molly’s world in a different way from a conventional exhibition space. Within the exhibition, visitors can learn about the character-creation process, from the initial concept and sketches to the development of her appearance and personality, as well as the expansion of the work through a variety of media, materials and techniques.

Her 20-year journey shows how an original idea can continue to grow through creativity and experimentation, while staying true to the creator’s unique artistic identity.

The exhibition also brings together works by artists and craftspeople from diverse cultures, who reinterpret Molly through their own perspectives using various techniques from painting, Sichuan embroidery, paper cutting, wax-resist dyed textiles, silverwork, ceramics, lacquerwork and  more.

One of the exhibition’s highlights is a collection of special works by Thai artists and craftspeople, connecting Molly with Thai art, history, wisdom and imagination.

The participating Thai artists include Phannapast "Yoon" Taychamaythakool, Tawee Phansri and Chalermkiat Somdulyawat. The latter two were selected by the Sustainable Arts and Crafts Institute of Thailand.

The exhibition also offers school and university students the opportunity to register in advance for complimentary group visits. The exhibition aims to spark new ideas, encourage further learning and inspire young people to explore future opportunities in the creative industries. After the exhibition, visitors can easily walk to Banthat Thong to enjoy some food as well as to complete the “Molly 20th Anniversary Stamp Collection”. Visitors can explore popular participating restaurants along Banthat Thong Road and collect stamps along the way. After completing the collection, they can return to the Molly 20th Anniversary Pop-Up Store at Chulalongkorn University Centenary Park to collect the final stamp and receive an exclusive commemorative postcard.

Get your ticket through the Trip.com website or application.