Silpa Bhirasri

[1] Feroci was invited to Thailand in 1923 to teach Western sculpture at the Fine Arts Department of the Ministry of Palace Affairs.

[2] When Italy surrendered to the Allies during World War II, Feroci changed his name and became a Thai national in 1944 to avoid arrest by the occupying Japanese army.

In 1949, after his fourth trip to Italy, he separated from Viviani, who stayed in Florence, and started living with Malini Kenny, who was 37 years younger than him.

[8] In the courtyard of Silpakorn University, students kneel and leave offerings at his statue, including flower wreaths and plates of spaghetti, in tribute to Silpa Bhirasri’s Italian heritage.

[11] The historic mansion where the sculptor lived has been open to visitors since 2017, offering guided tours, and is where some of Thailand's most famous sculptures and monuments were created.

The statue of Silpa Bhirasri at Silpakorn University