The Artscape Adventure: Inside the World’s Greatest Urban Architecture

This exclusive photo essay curates structures that blur the line between form and imagination, capturing spaces where design ceases to be merely functional and instead becomes a living, breathing canvas. Through these captured moments, a simple journey across the global artscape is reimagined, revealing how the environments built around us can beautifully move the human spirit.

This latest and greatest art-infused urban architecture, as seen through the eyes of a leading travel influencer. Since 2015, Tiwakorn Jantapoon has been sharing travel inspiration on his Facebook page Ja Tiew Pai Nai, instilling an irresistible wanderlust among his 1.6 million followers. For anyone looking to jumpstart their travel plans, this resource – the name of which translates to ‘where to travel to’ – is a wellspring of detailed destination guides, itineraries, and vibrant photography. In this photo essay, Tiwakorn has picked some of the most unforgettable art destinations from his travels and reflects on the artful epiphanies they have sparked.

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RADHUSET STATION

Stockholm, Sweden

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The platforms, walls, and waiting halls of stations across the 110 km-long Stockholm subway system have been spruced up with unique art. Carved out of rock and retaining its raw appearance, Radhuset Station is like descending into the bowels of the Earth.

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MUSEUM OF ART

Guangzhou, China

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Opened in 2023, this contemporary and minimalist museum has a plethora of ancient treasures such as Chinese calligraphy, sculptures and paintings, in addition to exhibits made with virtual human and 3D modeling technologies.

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BUBBLE TRAM

Guangzhou, China

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A ride in the crystal-clear Bubble Tram at Canton Tower turns the city into a mesmerizing, slow-moving artwork. Floating high above Guangzhou, the skyline shifts from soft, watercolor-like tones at sunset to neon-lit, cyberpunk vibes by night.

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MEIXIHU INTERNATIONAL CULTURE & ART CENTER

Changsha, China

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A futuristic masterpiece designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, this cultural complex captivates with its fluid, otherworldly forms that blur the boundary between a grand theater, contemporary art museum, and multi-purpose hall.

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PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL MEDIA CENTER

Beijing, China

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The building’s breathtaking exterior is a continuous, flowing steel and glass loop that makes the building appear as though it has no beginning or end.

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ZHONGSHUGE BOOKSHOP

Shenzhen, China

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The twirling bookshelves and dreamlike ambiance at Shenzhen Zhongshuge Bookshop have taken book browsing to another dimension. Understandably, it is considered one of the most special bookstores in China.

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VIGELAND PARK

Oslo, Norway

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At Vigeland Park, all statues have been created by one artist: Gustav Vigeland. His life’s work, comprising over 200 statues in granite, bronze, and wrought iron, capture a distilled version of life itself. Rather than heroes or gods, you may see yourself in the statues that illustrate the universal nature of human relations and emotions.

“In China, they’ve created futuristic structures and it’s nothing like you’ve ever seen on Earth before. It’s amazing because you don’t think it would have been possible to create them. Seeing these places in real life exceeded my expectations and imagination. The more I see these amazing structures, the more I want to seek out other novelties around the world.”

“Seeing art inspires me to try doing new things and is a reminder that there is no right or wrong. Not everything you do will be accepted immediately on your first try, as was the case with artists who passed away before their works were recognized. It makes me realize that if you want to do something, just do it. There is no need to wait for people to like it.”

“Art and architecture lead to each other. Sometimes, just seeing the structure and not even the art inside it is enthralling. I have had the happy coincidence to discover stunning buildings as a result of wanting to attend certain exhibitions. Often, it isn’t just about the art.”

Photography by Tiwakorn Jantapoon