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Highlights of Thailand's art scene in 2020
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/12/2020
» Like other industries, everything related to the art industry, from museums, art festivals, art fairs, galleries and more took a hiatus during the pandemic lockdown. However, after the lockdown was lifted, the country's art scene started to get a little more vibrant. Even Thailand's largest art festivals, Bangkok Art Biennale, returned.
The art of K-Pop reaches new heights
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 22/12/2020
» Despite the cancellation of concerts and music gatherings in 2020, a lot of things have been happening in the world of K-pop.
Through the lens
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/12/2020
» Most art exhibitions attract only people who work in the art industry.
Blossoming of hope
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/12/2020
» Alex Face aka Patcharapol Tangruen -- a renowned Thai artist -- has always been aware that his works will not last forever. While he may create an incredibly impressive mural today, it might be erased tomorrow as it is either painted over or the wall is simply torn down. The Covid-19 pandemic has only emphasised the fact that many things are vulnerable and uncertain. During the lockdown, Alex's wife ordered flowers for their home and the artist and his 11-year-old daughter created their own still life paintings of blossoms and wilting flowers. His iconic character -- a moody-looking three-eyed childlike figure in a rabbit suit -- is also included in a painting, and that is how he began creating his latest collection titled "Monument Of Hope".
Recreating old frames
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/10/2020
» The founder of Green Lantern Gallery, Watjanasin Charuwattanakitt, has been interested in Thai mural paintings ever since he ordained as a monk at Pariwat Temple and noticed that there were paintings about Buddhism on the walls and doors. Since then, he likes to visit temples to see murals, however, he often encounters difficulty as not all temples are open to the public.
Heroes to the rescue
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/10/2020
» Having read and seen news about inequality in Thailand as a child, Tewaporn Maikongkeaw began to slowly develop an interest in social issues.
Healing through art therapy
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/09/2020
» Mai Wongsawasdi worked hard to be where she is today. Despite being a graduate of a prestigious high school and with a bachelor's degree in film and television from the London College of Communication in hand, Mai suffered from depression and anxiety for years due to high expectations from her family. She was pushed to study very hard so she could enter one of the top high schools in the country. However, she later found comfort when she went to study in London for her undergraduate degree. After five years of freedom, she returned home and became frustrated in her work and private life.
Still unlocking life's mysteries
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/09/2020
» One of the most translated books available in over 300 languages, The Little Prince is one of the world's bestselling novellas. Written by French author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince tells the story of a prince who lives on an Asteroid called B 612 and travels to other planets where he meets and questions six different people -- a king, a conceited man, a tippler, a businessman, a lamplighter and a geographer, before arriving on Earth.
Vignettes of the motherland
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/09/2020
» A colourful bobtail squid stares right at you with its big eyes.
The artist who gives the junta headaches
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/08/2020
» Criticising the government is part of a normal functioning democracy, but perhaps not in Thailand. The junta government who claim they came from an election frowns upon any kind of criticism, even political art.