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When art gets stifled
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 21/11/2022
» 'Art is short, a case is long," read a banner. Students apparently hijacked the well-known motto "art is long, life is short" by Prof Silpa Bhirasri, the father of Thai modern art, in protest of Chiang Mai University's legal action against its own lecturers and a student who "trespassed" on the art centre to exhibit works, some of which might challenge those in power, last year. It is a case in point for stifling democracy in Thai art.
Hanging by a thread
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 13/04/2021
» For Korn, the coronavirus outbreak has heightened loneliness. He feels trapped in his cave-like apartment in Samut Prakan where he has been living and working, with his depression still lingering after a painful break-up three years ago. Songkran is the only time of year he visits his family in the Thon Buri district of Bangkok. They are not close but at least the thought gives him a sense of belonging. Moreover, Songkran allowed him to join boisterous pool parties and water fights and "free his spirit".
Bangkok Screening Room celebrates Fargo's 25th anniversary
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 27/01/2021
» Silom's niche indie cinema Bangkok Screening Room is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Fargo, the Oscar-winning American true crime classic from the award-winning Coen brothers, with special screenings from today and until Feb 7, in English with Thai subtitles.
Numthong Gallery
Life, Published on 01/04/2015
» Through his unique brush strokes, Krit Chantranet paints human flesh and muscle as an exploration into body's imperfections and true identity.
Golden Tortoise Gallery
Life, Published on 04/03/2015
» Portraying the evolution of social relationships with the advent of new technology, French artist Michael Deloffre's 20 new paintings explore the colour black, revealing the space between light and shade, wide and straight movements which divulge colours and material.
Serindia Gallery
Life, Published on 11/03/2015
» Serindia Gallery presents a preview of Hamid Sardar-Afkhami's recent photo expedition in Myanmar. As a filmmaker and photographer, he captured ethnographic portraits in Myanmar's most diverse and once-restricted areas after the country opened up to the world.
Groups want govt to scrap 4am opening
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/12/2023
» Some groups want the government to rethink its plan to allow bars, clubs and other entertainment venues to operate until 4am, saying authorities have not taken the necessary precautions to prevent alcohol-related accidents.