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Exploring the dark corners
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 10/08/2022
» Stepping into Room 248 in River City Bangkok, visitors will find themselves in a fantasy garden, which is actually the large bedroom of a girl, Yindee. Around the black and white garden, visitors will see Yindee's cute and extraordinary animal friends such as the isolated bat Louise, the three-headed serpent Samuel, the singing dove Whitney, and Tommy, the rabbit who competes in a race. The intriguing garden bedroom is the art exhibition "Yindee's Mysterious Friends" by Faan.Peeti.
It's all about perspectives
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/02/2022
» It is difficult to overcome something you believe is your weakness. Wisut Ponnimit, a cartoonist, animator, artist and musician who is known for his cheerful and cute girl character Mamuang (translated as mango), is not comfortable painting because he thinks he is not good at it.
Beauty of the unseen
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/02/2022
» Most artists create their artworks by focusing on the visual aspect of what each object looks like, but olfactory artists are different since they create their pieces by using scents as a medium. While olfactory artists are still rare in Thailand, a Thai pioneer of the art form Waruncharat Laaiadsin has launched her latest exhibition "Imperfect II", her second exhibition that includes scents to convey messages and emotions through her paintings.
Information as power
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/01/2022
» As the exhibition's title suggests, "Xhibition In The Dark" by Chookiat Likitpunyarut showcases art installations in a dimly dark space, Chookiat, who worked as an interior designer, brand builder and design consultant in New York for almost a decade, said his first solo exhibition in Thailand is experimental art.
Southern Thai novel wins 2021 SEA Write Award
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/01/2022
» Siriworn Kaewkarn's The Story Of Defun, a novel that recounts the settlement of Thailand's Southern region, has been awarded the 2021 SEA Write Award for the top novel, the SEA Write Organising Committee announced on Monday.
Where dreams are born
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/11/2021
» People in the Thai photography industry were excited when the photography community HOP – Hub Of Photography, was established at Seacon Square in the Srinakarin area. Located on the third floor, HOP features two photo galleries -- HOP Photo Gallery and Whoop! as well as the HOP club, a library area for photo books and the sale of merchandise. HOP is run by three established photographers -- Sirima Chaipreechawit, Theerachat Potisit and Marisa Rungroj.
These books can help children protect themselves from predators
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/11/2021
» In the past weeks, news about a father touching his daughter inappropriately was widely discussed on social media. The criticism of his improper behaviour raised awareness on how to teach children about consent and body boundaries. Even though parents are supposed to teach their children about body autonomy, some Thai parents do not fully understand the concept and feel awkward discussing it with their children.
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.
Reviving an old tradition
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/09/2021
» Many fishermen have died in storms and become ghosts haunting the sea. At first, the ghosts wanted to return to shore, but after they found surfboards floating nearby, they no longer wanted to return.
Not so pretty in pink
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/07/2021
» Pink Man appeared for the first time on Silom Road in 1997. The chubby poker-faced middle-aged man wearing a shocking pink suit was created by renowned artist and photographer Manit Sriwanichpoom.