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The hidden costs of fashion
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 07/08/2024
» When Thammika Songkaeo, a co-founder of the Singapore-based company Two Glasses, saw people around her with big boxes of clothes for donation, she wondered, who wanted used clothes?
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.
Exploring the limits of love
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 19/07/2023
» The art exhibition "To The Moon And (Never) Back" showcases paintings by nine artists -- Art of Hongtae, Art Jeeno, Chubbynida, Munins, Peachful, toddyinthemood, Tum Ulit, UnderHatDaddy and Viput A -- and is attracting many young visitors since they can relate to the exhibition's theme.
The artists of tomorrow
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/05/2023
» The third edition of the Mango Art Festival returns to celebrate diversity, new beginnings and discoveries through art from now until Sunday at River City Bangkok. Under the theme "Rise", the festival suggests growth, expansion and prospects for partnerships as well as endless possibilities. It also aims to shine a light on the next generation of emerging artists and designers by giving them the opportunity to exhibit their recent work.
Preserving local culture
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/04/2023
» Created by Rush Pleansuk, the mythology of the goddess Mekhala being chased by the thunder deity Ramasura is depicted through nang yai, or a grand shadow play, at the art exhibition "Ramasura". Rush is best known as the winner of the 2019 Designer of the Year award from the Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce. He is also a co-founder of the design company Sumphat Gallery, and the architecture company Sumphat Space. The artist confessed that although he works on design for a living, his true passion is art.
A modern twist on tradition
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 09/08/2022
» The Covid-19 pandemic has changed our lives and caused uncertainty about the future. As a result, many Thais have turned to superstitious objects, causing the market to grow.
Focus on the future
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/05/2022
» To commemorate its 10th anniversary, the Museum of Contemporary Art (Moca Bangkok) is displaying "Future Shapes: Doodle Art Exhibition", which showcases the works of 13 young artists.
Making the best of a bad situation
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/12/2021
» Renowned street artist Parinya Sirisinsuk, better known as Benzilla, found inspiration in the pandemic lockdowns that enabled him to successfully launch his solo exhibition, "Midnight Call", after a seven-year hiatus.
Safeguarding an art form
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/10/2021
» Over the years, Kalwit Studio & Gallery has exhibited intriguing artwork by several talented printmaking artists. Its latest showcase, "2EX Printmaking Exhibition", spotlights two techniques -- monoprint and woodcut printing -- by two artists from the Poh-Chang Academy of Arts.
Inspiring youth to get creative
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/08/2021
» Even though Thailand has a good reputation for arts and crafts, its basketry industry has an image of unstylish designs. To encourage the young generation to become interested in arts and crafts, the Sustainable Arts and Crafts Institute of Thailand (Sacit) and JSL Global Media teamed up to launch a reality competition show titled Sacict War Craft on Amarin TV starting Aug 7. In the show, five teams of young designers compete to create weaving product designs. Vachara Vaewuthinand, who is on the board of directors and a production consultant at JSL Global Media, said creating Sacict War Craft was a challenge.