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A look at the concept of home
Life, Published on 11/10/2023
» Art lovers are invited to enter a safe zone and feel like home at "Time To Go Home", which is running at Trendy Gallery, until Nov 19.
The afterlife of Mitr Chaibancha
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 06/10/2023
» In an abrupt moment of life's brutal script, Mitr Chaibancha fell to his death from a helicopter ladder on Oct 8, 1970. He was filming Insee Thong (Golden Eagle), playing an anti-communist masked hero, when he slipped from the rung and plunged to the ground in Pattaya. That same evening, his body was transported to Wat Kae Nang Loeng. Thousands of people, unable to believe that Thailand's most famous actor was really, tragically dead, amassed impromptu at the temple and demanded that his corpse be raised from the coffin and shown to the public.
Alone but not lonely at 'Lonely Together' exhibition
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 03/10/2023
» True Digital Park, in collaboration with LonelyPop NFT Project, is hosting the "Lonely Together" exhibition, the first solo show by Thai artist LonelyPop, until Nov 30.
A glimpse into an ageing society
Life, Published on 11/09/2023
» According to the Department of Provincial Administration, in 2022, almost 19% of Thailand's population of 66,090,475 were aged 60 or over -- officially elderly people. This data does not include the elderly not counted in the census, which could raise the percentage to as high as 20%. Bangkok's percentage of elderly people is 21.48%, Chiang Mai's 21.14%, and Nonthaburi's 20.14%. These figures suggest that Thailand is on the verge of becoming a super-aged society.
Turning tears into smiles
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/09/2023
» When seeing someone cry, most people feel concerned and sad. However, seeing the art toy Crybaby, which takes the form of an adorable crying girl, can make you smile. The exhibition "Everybody/Cries/Sometimes" by Nisa "Molly" Srikumdee, draws large crowds even on weekdays due to Crybaby's popularity. It has international fans from many countries including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore. Despite speaking different languages, international and local viewers enjoy taking photos with Crybaby in its various designs.
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.
A glimpse of Bhutanese heritage
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/08/2023
» Created by Bhutanese twin brothers Twinz -- Tashi Dendup and Ugyen Samdrup -- the art exhibition "Bliss" will help Thais learn more about Bhutan and Bhutanese culture. "Bliss" presents a collection of paintings inspired by Vajrayana Buddhism, psychedelics, shamanism, and both tangible and intangible aspects of Bhutanese culture.
#SHEISME embraces female power
Life, Published on 24/08/2023
» Raks Thai Foundation and Friend of Women Foundation are holding "#SHEISME: Embracing The Colors of Empower" at Atrium 1 of Siam Center, Rama I Road, daily from 10am to 8pm starting tomorrow to Sunday.
Pawsitively inspiring
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/08/2023
» Whenever Praenika Sinkanarak feels blue, watching someone walking a dog can cheer her up. Hence, she infused her love for dogs into her first solo exhibition "Badass That I Love".
Transforming perspectives
Life, Published on 10/08/2023
» "Aspiration" is the latest solo exhibition by Ekarat "Ong" Nakanukroh who has brought his unique graffiti works to showcase at the exhibition area on the 4th floor of Central: The Original Store, Charoen Krung Road, until Sept 3.