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Unseen realities
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/03/2024
» Artist Thidarat "Mariem" Chantachua is known for using Islamic patterns, threads and embroidery but because she wears a hijab, people assume she comes from one of the three southernmost provinces. At the exhibition "Invisible Town", Thidarat reveals that she grew up near a landfill and waste management centre in the On Nut area of Bangkok.
A Joycean nightmare
Life, Published on 22/01/2024
» Filmmaker Michel Auder is showcasing a selection of his works at Bangkok Kunsthalle which is on display from now until Feb 11.
Madrid's Prado museum throws spotlight on reverse side of paintings
AFP, Published on 08/12/2023
» MADRID - A new exhibition at Madrid's Prado museum is throwing a spotlight on the reverse side of paintings, letting visitors see labels, seals and sketches that are usually hidden from view.
Swiss museum shows controversial Nazi-era art collection
AFP, Published on 07/11/2023
» ZURICH - A top Swiss museum has run into trouble showing an art collection acquired in questionable circumstances during World War II, with some saying its attempt to put it "in context" does not focus enough on the fate of the art's former Jewish owners.
Go stylish with Van Gogh
Life, Published on 02/11/2023
» Masterpieces by Vincent van Gogh now make a fashion statement following a collaboration between Royal Ivy Regatta and Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.
Dutch art sleuth recovers six historic paintings
AFP, Published on 17/10/2023
» THE HAGUE - A Dutch art detective dubbed the "Indiana Jones of the Art World" has recovered another six paintings, including a portrait of William of Orange and the first depiction of a seventh-century king.
Dutch art sleuth recovers stolen Van Gogh
AFP, Published on 12/09/2023
» THE HAGUE - A Dutch art detective has recovered a precious Vincent van Gogh painting that was stolen from a museum in a daring midnight heist during the coronavirus lockdown three-and-a-half years ago, police said Tuesday.
River City Bangkok Wins ‘Creative City Award’
Published on 11/09/2023
» River City Bangkok is delighted to announce that it has been honoured with the prestigious "Creative City Award" in the Advocacy category by the Creative Excellence Awards (CE Awards), organised by the Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization). The award was presented to Ms. Linda Cheng, Managing Director of River City Bangkok, by Mr. Supattanapong Punmeechaow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, in recognition of our exceptional contributions to the creative economy.
Over 100 art pieces up for auction
Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 18/07/2023
» A collection of 115 art pieces will go under the hammer during "Color Up", which will take place on the 3rd floor of JWD Art Space, Chula Soi 16, Charat Muang Road, on July 30 at 2pm.
Van Gogh's frenzied final days highlight of new show
AFP, Published on 11/05/2023
» AMSTERDAM: Vincent Van Gogh's feverish final months in a French village, when he churned out masterpieces even as he spiralled into despair, are the subject of a one-off exhibition opening this week in Amsterdam.