Yangon: River Art Gallery

Opened in 2006 by New Zealander Gill Pattison, a Yangon resident since 2002, River Gallery was originally located in the iconic Strand Hotel and catered almost entirely to the well-heeled travelers who passed through. After ten years in the Strand, the gallery moved to a small heritage building in the Chindwin Chambers on 38^th Street, just a few blocks from its original spot. The beautiful, high-ceilinged space is a perfect home for the gallery’s diverse collection of contemporary art by various Burmese artists. Currently showcasing more than 53 artists, River Gallery is worth a stop whether or not you’re looking to buy.