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Galleries' night!
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 03/02/2017
» Ditch your regular after work plans for gallery hopping this Friday night and weekend. Galleries' Night, an artistic affair that will take up your time between 5pm to late, returns on February 3 and 4. Venues on the Sathon side open their shows first on a Friday night, while those on the Sukhumvit side will wait until the next night to launch their exhibitions. After that you're free to catch anything you missed. However, we're not gonna lie and tell you that you can or should visit, all 50 or so participating galleries over such short period of time. So, here's a manageable list of 10 that we think deserve a little more attention than the others, as you plan your nightly art crawl through Bangkok this weekend.
Art in His memory
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 28/10/2016
» Mourning the death of their King, Thai artists from all over the nation pay their solemn respects in the way they know best: by creating art. One tribute piece that has won the hearts of many mourners nationwide belongs to artist Wasinburee Supanichvoraparch. Using one of the King's most iconic images, Wasinburee, with help from his pupil Aungkana Panthongka, has created a pink sculpture replica for Khao Changum.
In modern light
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 29/07/2016
» As a highly sought-after contemporary artist, you may have chanced upon Chris Levine's light-synthesising works in ads for global brands like Chanel, Swarovski and BMW. The British light artist now comes to us directly with some of his most iconic works -- trippy portraits of famous humans like Kate Moss, HM Queen Elizabeth II and the Dalai Lama -- for his first solo exhibition in Thailand. It's an exhibition all levels of art appreciators can surely enjoy, so we had to catch up with Chris to learn more about his fascinating style and process as well as future and hypothetical projects.
12 nights of European films
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 24/06/2016
» It's that time of year again. The time of year to get lost in European romance, tragedy, history, comedy and perhaps a little bit of all. If you've got the conviction and resources to catch all 17 films across 12 days, by all means carpe diem. But if you're looking for a little guidance in choosing screenings, here are our top five picks of the festival.
Karmic Art
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 01/04/2016
» For the last two decades, Anita Bose has been travelling throughout India, working with various local traditional artists and discovering for herself an art form rich in culture, thought and heritage. Identifying her work as contemplative art, Anita brings a unique collection entitled "Ordinary Miracle" to our city. Guru has a chat with the self-taught artist about what's in store for us in her latest exhibition.
96 Cicadas
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 13/11/2015
» Five contemporary performance artists will take on Franz Kafka's most influential works in an exciting crossroads of style and storytelling, during the Unfolding Kafka Festival. Guru speaks with one of the artists, Berlin-based Yoko Seyama, whose piece based on Kafka's Der Bau (The Burrow) is currently showing.
Third cup's the charm
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 23/10/2015
» Away from all the brunch buzz on Sukhumvit, Not Just Another Cup is a new spot encouraging Sathon locals to enjoy their midday meal a bit more than usual. It's the third eatery from the owner of Buttercup and Tiny Cup, but it's out to prove that it's not just a recycled concept of its older siblings.
Life's a beach
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 11/09/2015
» Relaxation doesn’t always mean doing nothing at a nice hotel. Boathouse by Montara, located on Phuket’s Kata beach, provides enough activities and attractions to keep you from spending your entire getaway in your hotel room. The 26-year-old property, which underwent major renovations three years ago, includes the Boathouse Resort, Boathouse Wine & Grill and the Re Ka Ta Beach Club.
Lock eyes with Hayun Choi
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 21/08/2015
» Hayun Choi is a contemporary Korean artist enraptured by the concept of identity born through the interaction of looking. Combining a unique style of feigning paint strokes with textile media, her portrait collection "Gaze" has been showcased in London, Seoul, Hong Kong, Singapore and has now arrived in Bangkok at La Lanta Fine Art. Guru speaks with the enlightened artist to learn more about her fascination with looking at and being looked at by people.
On close examination
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 24/07/2015
» "Synthesis" brings together eight emerging artists from Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, showcasing their visual translation of the exhibition's titular word. Guru speaks with Promthum Woravut, 29, one of the featured artists, about the exhibition.