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Bridging cultures
Life, John Clewley, Published on 18/06/2024
» In 2011, Iraqi musician, actor and writer Ahmed Moneka was working as an artist and actor. He studied at Baghdad's Institute of Fine Art and, according to Canada's The Globe And Mail, he was the first black TV presenter in the country. His father, also a well-known comedy actor, was the pioneer. Moneka went into the "family business".
RCB Artery celebrates comic book heritage
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 13/06/2024
» Art lovers are invited on a nostalgic journey into the delightful world of comic books by four talented comic artists during "Blood Sweat Tears And Ink: Back To Comics", which is running at RCB Artery, 1st floor of River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24, until June 30.
Navigating identity
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/05/2024
» It is a rare and remarkable achievement for artists to exhibit at the Venice Biennale, one of the most prestigious art exhibitions in the world. This year, Thai artist Channatip Chanvipava showcases his solo exhibition “Sound Of Many Waters” featuring eight new paintings that presents the idea of fixed identities, belonging and subjective memory. The exhibition takes place at a 17th century Venetian dimora, open to the public for the first time.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: May 1-7
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 01/05/2024
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
A question of faith
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 09/04/2024
» Dramas about the intersection of religion and money aren't new, but Netflix's latest Thai series The Believers has a different take on the genre as it explores themes of faith, morality, and the pursuit of wealth. Penned by Aummaraporn Phandintong and Jiraporn Saelee and helmed by director Wattanapong Wongwan, the series unfolds over nine episodes that bring viewers into a world where the boundaries between belief systems and business ventures blur against the backdrop of Thailand's rich cultural heritage.
Explore a world of cross-cultural imagination at 333Gallery
Life, Published on 09/04/2024
» Art toy lovers are invited to immerse in a world of whimsy and imagination during "Cross Encounter", which is running at 333Gallery until May 5.
Currents of change
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/03/2024
» The Venice Biennale is a prestigious international cultural exhibition. This year, 15 Southeast Asian artists are set to contribute to its 60th edition and showcase their talent at the exhibition "The Spirits Of Maritime Crossing". The exhibition will be held at Palazzo Smith Mangilli Valmarana which will open to the public after being closed for 12 years for this momentous event.
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.
Sala Sudasiri Sobha presents a Thai-Polish fusion
Life, Published on 04/03/2024
» Sala Sudasiri Sobha is hosting an intercultural concert where accordion arrangements breathe new life into Thai and Polish musical traditions, on Sunday at 4pm.
‘Chefs Uncut’ premiers on Netflix today
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 01/03/2024
» CreatorsLab is shining a spotlight on the region’s most innovative and extraordinary culinary minds with its cinematic documentary series, 'Chefs Uncut'.