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The heaviness of history, worn lightly
Life, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 28/02/2018
» Suddenly, Thai traditional costumes have made a quiet comeback -- for at least a month or so.
Cool China
Life, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 16/02/2018
» Some 20 or 30 years ago, the fact that Somchai Kwangtonpanich spoke Chinese or carried out Chinese traditions in his daily life was looked down upon.
An alternative dimension
Life, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 09/11/2017
» Entering Chai Siris' exhibition at Gallery VER is in many ways like penetrating a spirit house. Once shuffled through the door, visitors find themselves plunged in semi-obscurity, surrounded by life-size banana trees and landscape views that cover entire walls.
Preparing for the final farewell
Life, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 25/10/2017
» People from all regions and walks of life will gather for a last goodbye to their beloved late king.
Monarchical chronicles
Life, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 18/10/2017
» In a 1970 address to librarians nationwide, the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej compared books to knowledge banks, "a collection of everything mankind has built, done and invented since ancient times". His remark thus highlighted the importance of these everyday objects in the human experience.
Stones of reflection
Life, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 06/10/2017
» Nino Sarabutra's artworks have long dealt with life, death and loss. But the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej last October made her ponder more over mortality and the deeds we leave behind once the lights go off.
A subdued mood in art honouring King Bhumbol
Life, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 28/09/2017
» The number of events and activities is likely to drop this October, as all eyes will be set on the royal cremation ceremony to take place at Sanam Luang at the end of the month. But while the atmosphere will be solemn and our clothes sombre, artists and venues are paying tribute to King Bhumibol, as a last goodbye to Thailand's longest-reigning monarch.
The art of exile
Life, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 28/06/2017
» The snowy mountaintops of Sweden, France or the United States, painted on Paphonsak La-or's canvases, aren't dispatches from the artist's overseas travels.
Hanging politics on the wall
Life, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 31/05/2017
» Art and artists aren't as detached from worldly matters as many like to think. In the past couple of years, contemporary artists have undoubtedly given form to some of the most daring and powerful expressions of our collective feelings of angst, unrest and hope -- while increasingly becoming aware of, and subject to, the restrictions on freedoms that are in place.
Volunteers call for palace styrofoam ban
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 16/11/2016
» The "Volunteers for Dad" group, Thammasat University's (TU) coordination centre to assist mourners around the Grand Palace, yesterday called for visitors at Sanam Luang to stop using styrofoam by Dec 5.