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Making nice in the city
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/02/2023
» The 6th Bangkok Design Week is now under way with the theme "Urban'NICE'zation". The event's catchword refers to the aim of helping to create a friendlier, nicer city for residents as well as entrepreneurs in six aspects -- environment, mobility, culture, business, community and diversity.
Celebrating a hero
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/02/2023
» Corrado Feroci, an accomplished sculptor and painter, was nominated by the Italian government to fill a teaching position in the Siamese civil service upon the Kingdom's request. Feroci, who graduated from the Royal Art Academy of Florence, arrived in Siam on Jan 14, 1923, and later adopted the Thai name Silpa Bhirasri.
Plastic arts
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/01/2023
» In 2019, young artist Pratchaya Charernsook became aware of microplastic pollution after news reports of researchers at the Marine National Park Operation Centre finding an average of 78 pieces of microplastics in the stomach of every mackerel they collected from Hat Chao Mai National Park.
Thai artists branch out at UOB Awards
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 09/01/2023
» Competitions are a great way to help artists get recognised. To that end, the well-known UOB Painting of the Year competition provides them with not only local recognition but also an opportunity to compete at the regional level among other artists from Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore at the UOB Southeast Asian Painting of the Year.
Exploring Warbie's world
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 04/01/2023
» When Thai animator Arut Tantasirin was young, he helped an injured sparrow and took care of it until it was able to fend for itself. Due to that experience, Arut felt a connection to birds which inspired him to create Cheez…z, an award-winning short animation as his thesis for his master's in animation at the Academy of Art University in the US.
The year in art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/12/2022
» In 2022, Thailand's vibrant art scene expanded and showcased diversity. Art enthusiasts were able to enjoy exhibitions and art-related events that brought a wide range of art form. Many exhibitions were organised outside art galleries which enabled viewers to access events easily. Here are some of the highlights of Thailand's art scene in 2022.
Connecting Bangkok to the land of the Rising Sun
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/12/2022
» On view now at GalileOasis, "Tea Times: Tea Rhymes" displays over 300 tea bowls made by ceramist Panchalie Sathirasas. The various styles and sizes of the bowls were inspired by those used during a Japanese tea ceremony.
Around the world
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/12/2022
» The past year was a good one for the K-pop industry. Both the kings and queens of K-pop -- BTS and Blackpink -- celebrated their successful breakthrough in the American music industry.
Turning art into cash
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 07/12/2022
» People travel to Bangkok for many reasons such as shopping, nightlife, street food and restaurants, and cultural attractions. With a goal to add more charm to the capital, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) launched the campaign "Colorful Bangkok" in which art is used as a medium to attract tourists.
Crossing boundaries
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/12/2022
» The first time street artist Patcharapol Tangruen sprayed his pseudonym Alex Face on an old car in 2002, he did not know that in the coming decades his graffiti, paintings, sculptures and other art pieces would be well-received by art enthusiasts and the public. In the beginning, Patcharapol's signature artwork was a graphic of half his face. After Patcharapol became a father, his young daughter inspired him to create an iconic character -- a moody-looking three-eyed childlike figure in a rabbit suit.