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Bust attributed to Donatello splits Slovakia
AFP, Published on 09/06/2025
» BRATISLAVA - A bust attributed to Renaissance master Donatello re-emerges in Slovakia after falling into obscurity following World War II, but the country’s nationalist government sparks anger by squirrelling it away in a ministry building.
Brand value
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 02/06/2025
» The private sector, particularly shopping malls, has taken significant steps to host various art events and establish open art spaces.
Sotheby’s postpones auction of Buddhist relics
Published on 08/05/2025
» The jewels are delicate, some just millimetres in length, arranged in intricate patterns of circles and lines. Taken from British-occupied India in 1898, they were discovered alongside bone and ash, said to be the remains of Buddha.
The jazzman of Bangkok
Life, John Clewley, Published on 22/04/2025
» The Bamboo Bar at the famous Oriental Hotel was set up in 1953 during a period when the hotel had several owners, including pioneering photographer and social activist Germaine Krull, and the art collector and silk king Jim Thompson. It quickly became one of the Bangkok's top nightclubs, known for its live jazz sessions.
Trump must learn from history's Arctic profiteers
Oped, Published on 18/04/2025
» The US president has not been subtle about his goals for the Arctic: "We'll go as far as we have to go" to acquire Greenland, he stated while sitting behind the Resolute desk in the Oval Office. The desk, made from the British Arctic exploring vessel called HMS Resolute, is itself a reminder of the northern voyages of empire builders -- the type of pursuit the president is after.
Trinket Transforms Merch with Hyper-Personalisation Platform
Published on 11/04/2025
» In today’s cultural and economic landscape, the relationship between artists and their fans has become increasingly vital. Enter Trinket, a transformative platform that reimagines how global artists generate revenue from their fanbases. Trinket doesn’t simply offer merch: it delivers exclusive, hyper-personalised collectibles designed to create deeper, more meaningful connections between artists and fans.
Time to dump Trump's flawed negotiation playbook
Oped, Published on 04/04/2025
» The best negotiators are never the loudest people in the room. They are the ones who can discern interests, create trust, and build lasting relationships.
Art Meets Reflection: “The Horde” at Wat Arun
Published on 18/12/2024
» Bangkok Art Biennale 2024 invites art enthusiasts and visitors to experience “The Horde,” an extraordinary installation by Thai artist Haritorn Akarapat, set against the iconic backdrop of Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn). This mesmerising display of 15 towering fiberglass sculptures, ranging from 2 to 5 metres in height, offers a compelling exploration of relationships, tension, and the beauty of imperfection.
Don't write the obituary of the lunch hour just yet
Oped, Published on 26/11/2024
» Rewatching Modern Times the other day, I realised it's only a matter of time before something like the Billows Feeding Machine gets shilled on TikTok Shop.
China and Malaysia join forces to catapult lion dance onto Unesco cultural heritage list
Published on 26/08/2024
» HONG KONG: It is a well-known ancient art form, and now, the lion dance is set to be jointly nominated by China and Malaysia for Unesco's intangible cultural heritage list.