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One breath at a time
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/09/2020
» Chiang Mai is well known for its spectacular landscapes and natural attractions, but in the past few years, this beautiful city has topped the world list of worst air quality as ranked by Air Visual, an app monitoring air pollution. When artist Rattanakan Kanchanaphanbun moved from Chiang Mai to work in Bangkok, she experienced a high level of PM2.5 dust in the capital. However, the Chiang Mai native was surprised to see that the reaction to air pollution in Bangkok gained greater attention. That inspired her to speak out for Chiang Mai people through the art exhibition "796 Kilometers Hear / Say: Chiang Mai -- Bangkok Dialogue", which is one of eight exhibitions in the "Early Years Project #5 By Millcon: Fluidity Of Change" created by selected young artists at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC).
All the small things
Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/08/2020
» An object matters differently to different people. Some might see value, others might see none. Thai artists Watcharapong Khunart and Akaraphon Phiphatpokaphol interpret such a concept and present "Stuff Matters", an art exhibition now on view at Kalwit Studio and Gallery, to depict the existence of objects from different perspectives.
The artist who gives the junta headaches
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/08/2020
» Criticising the government is part of a normal functioning democracy, but perhaps not in Thailand. The junta government who claim they came from an election frowns upon any kind of criticism, even political art.
Forging a new identity
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/08/2020
» Film director Nontawat Numbenchapol is recognised for his documentaries about minority groups including By The River (2013), Boundary (2013) and Soil Without Land (2019).
Championing unbiased media
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/08/2020
» On May 22, 2014, a coup d'etat by the Royal Thai Armed Forces was declared. At that time, well-known film director Chulayarnnon Siriphol, director of Ten Years Thailand, who was reading and watching the news from traditional media -- newspaper and television -- realised that the media was not reporting on the real events that he saw on social media and the internet. It was at this time that it dawned on him that traditional media was under some control of the junta government.
Art slowly returns to the people
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/08/2020
» Thailand's art scene, which was shut down for months following the novel coronavirus outbreak, is now gradually returning to normalcy with the reopening of various museums and galleries. Here we pick some interesting highlights worth checking out.
The beauty of digital destruction
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/07/2020
» Art lovers have a chance to see works by prominent photographer Manit Sriwanichpoom in his latest exhibition titled "Lost" on view at Kathmandu Photo Gallery until Aug 29.
Resistance is not futile
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 09/07/2020
» The world renowned Mona Lisa wasn't widely recognised until it was stolen from the Louvre in 1911. Johanna van Gogh-Bonger was a woman who believed in a Dutch post-impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh and was a key person behind his fame. War photography brought truth to light. It changed perceptions of war from glory to misery.
Coming out on top
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/07/2020
» Raw talent and practice led to Jiab Prachakul winning the top prize at the BP Portrait Award. However, it was an artistic feat she didn't expect to accomplish given that she has no formal training in art.
Get your concert kicks online
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/06/2020
» Although certain lockdown measures have been relaxed where live concerts are concerned, many rules still apply. Concertgoers, for example, are required to keep a physical distance of at least 5m from one another and should not scream or sing along.