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Southeast Asian masters in the spotlight
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 17/01/2018
» To any regular art enthusiast, the mention of 19th century artists brings to mind European (especially French) masters like Claude Monet, Edouard Manet, Auguste Renoir and Edgar Degas. Asian artists rarely get any mention or recognition -- and unless you're Indonesian or Filipino, the names Raden Saleh Sjarif Boestaman (1811-1880) and Juan Luna y Novicio (1857-1899) would probably mean nothing to you.
Looking into the future of Thailand's energy challenges
Life, Published on 17/01/2018
» What will Thailand's energy landscape be like in 2050? How will mega-cities, such as Bangkok, handle growing energy demands and mobility challenges in the future? To address these important issues, Shell Thailand is holding Make the Future Thailand at EmQuartier's Quartier Gallery from Jan 19-21, starting at 2pm.
The style of HM Queen Sirikit
Life, Published on 17/01/2018
» The Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles is holding a talk entitled "Fit For A Queen: Creating Her Majesty Queen Sirikit's Western Wardrobe", followed by an exhibition tour to see the new addition of nine of Her Majesty's evening dresses from the 1960s to the museum, tomorrow from 1.30-3.45pm.
Japanese art in the city
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 17/01/2018
» An extraordinary display of ancient artefacts from Japan, including many items deemed national cultural heritage, is taking place at the National Museum Bangkok. From pre-Christ earthenware to classical fabric, from Buddhism to samurai, "The History Of Japanese Art: Life And Faith" manifests the grandeur and depth of history, and welcomes visitors until Feb 18.
LGBT tent grows wider
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 17/01/2018
» Next week, make your way to Impact Muang Thong Thani for the inaugural Thailand LGBT Expo, to be held from Jan 25-28.
Narrative of Monuments
Life, Published on 17/01/2018
» Kata Sangkhae's conceptual photographs of the Democracy Monument may inspire hope or despair according to the viewer's interpretation. Against the night sky, at times blurry and then in sharp focus but without detail definition, his non-naturalistic images of blinding light on the golden replica of the constitution convey tall white shapes evocative of disembodied spirits.
Only half-woke
Brunch, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 21/01/2018
» 'The truth will set you free/But first, it'll piss you off," prefaces Pharrell Williams on Lemon, the opening number of N.E.R.D.'s comeback LP, No One Ever Really Dies. Pharrell, a super producer, fashion designer and all-around dilettante, along with Chad Hugo and Shae Haley, are having a major woke moment and they've brought a whole lot of "wokeness" to their first full-length album in seven years since 2010's Nothing.
Little shops of honour
Brunch, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 21/01/2018
» While I have written many times about fresh markets in various regions, it should not be forgotten that the humble grocery store can also play an invaluable role in home cooking.
Try to keep track of this swift neighbour
Brunch, Published on 21/01/2018
» On any given day, if one was to look into an open green space over grass and trees, one will most likely see a number of small black birds flying swiftly in the sky -- and if one tries to follow the path of its flight, one maybe left surprised the sudden change in its trajectory. This bird is none other than the barn swallow.
In the parking lot of luxury
Brunch, Andrew Biggs, Published on 21/01/2018
» This week's tale of pretentiousness and warped social mores begins in the sleepy seaside town of Hua Hin.