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From graffiti to high fashion
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/07/2024
» Although Cyril Kongo is a graffiti artist, his creative expressions are not limited to walls, which were his first medium. His artistic creations also appear on a range of products such as watch dials, scarves, furniture, cigars and even airplanes due to collaborations with high-end brands including Hermès, Chanel, Richard Mille, Daum and La Cornue.
Celebrating a new generation
Life, Published on 30/05/2024
» At the Thailand Cultural Centre earlier this month, the Thai Youth Orchestra (TYO) supported by B.Grimm presented its first concert of the year titled "Ode To Joy & The Changing World Order".
Documenting humanity
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/10/2023
» James Nachtwey, one of the greatest war photojournalists of our time, once said "photographers were telling people what was actually happening". As a result, from the beginning of his career, he has been determined to venture into dangerous conflict and war zones to document crucial issues and reveal them to the world.
BACC exhibits horror of war, past and present
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 31/08/2023
» A collection of rare photographs taken in various countries facing war and conflict by American photojournalist James Nachtwey will be displayed in Thailand for the first time on the 7th floor of Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, from Sept 5 to Nov 26.
The beat of Soweto
Life, John Clewley, Published on 04/07/2023
» Simon "Mahlathini" Nkabinde, known as the "Lion Of Soweto", was not allowed to leave South Africa until the mid-1980s, when he was invited to perform at a pioneering festival of music in Angouleme, France, along with the three Mahotella Queens, the musical engine the Makgone Tsohle Band, and producer and saxophonist West Nkosi.
Asean on screen
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 02/09/2020
» Ahead of the BAFF featuring Southeast Asian movies plus Chinese and Japanese titles, Life spoke with two filmmakers about their work
A royal classic
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 18/02/2019
» Clad in an elegant white suit, Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana, the youngest daughter of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, was seen enthusiastically monitoring rehearsals by the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO) prior to last Friday’s Romantic Variations, the 2019 opening season concert in honour of HM the King. Entrusted by her royal father to oversee the Royal Patronage of the RBSO Foundation since last year, her tireless efforts ensure that RBSO is progressing towards excellence and a world-class reputation.
Their story
Life, Published on 12/07/2018
» 'I feel like I'm walking into an execution ground," said Thai artist Thasnai Sethaseree at the end of June, a few minutes before the Signature Art Prize 2018 award ceremony in Singapore was about to start. "Personally, when I'm in a position that I'm judged, I feel uncomfortable. It doesn't have to do with winning or not winning. I just don't like getting tested."
Thailand's Thasnai facing a jury
Life, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 27/06/2018
» Thai artist Thasnai Sethaseree, whose monumental-scale paper collage work questions Thai historiography and structures of power, is among the finalists nominated for the 2018 Signature Art Prize in Singapore.
2018 in geek
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 26/01/2018
» It's a good year to be nerd! Actually, it's a good year every year. 2018 has a lot of things in store for us nerds, from movies to games, so strap yourselves in. Let's get ready for a whole year of intense fanboying/fangirling!