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A history of the defeated
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 25/07/2018
» According to every state-approved history book, the unification of Siam in the late 19th to early 20th century was smooth and trouble-free. The tribunal city states, which had a substantial degree of autonomy for centuries, all seemed to abdicate their power willingly and accept the new, centralised system to avoid the spread of European colonisation.
Cue the screaming girls
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 11/05/2018
» One of the biggest fears in going to a Harry Styles concert: the fangirls. Young, highly emotional, and full of tremendous passion and energy, their temperament could make or break a concert experience. Yet, amid the blood-curdling screams and occasional drunk chair climbing, the power of the crowd, paired together with the former boy band member's overflowing charm, charisma and showmanship produced an unexpectedly fun and entertaining night.
Playing with symbolism
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 19/02/2018
» Nakrob Moonmamas is best known for the beautiful chaos of his collage work, a kaleidoscope of Thai symbols and non-Thai ephemera. In his new exhibition though, Nakrob moves from 2D paper to 3D installation work. "Coronets" explores the literal and abstract meaning of the Thai headdress chada, playing with dimensions and symbolism of this ancient Thai object. His work is on show at Thong Lor Art Space until Feb 20.
A museum of absurd memory
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 20/12/2017
» Chulayarnnon Siriphol's solo exhibition is absurdly meta. Inspired by Behind The Painting, a classic Thai novel written by Sri Burapha in the 1930s after the Siamese Revolution, the show at Bangkok CityCity thrives on an impish humour and a contemporary re-evaluation of the respected book and characters.
The North's most creative week of the year
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 13/12/2017
» This past weekend Chiang Mai was buzzing with artists, creative entrepreneurs and design lovers from all over the country as the third rendition of Chiang Mai Design Week came and went in a flash.
Defining the scene
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 30/08/2017
» What exactly is being referred to when we talk about "contemporary art"?
Pushing boundaries
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 21/06/2017
» Who knew that appreciating art could be so physically exhausting?
A region in flux
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 17/04/2017
» What do four contemporary artists from three other Southeast Asian countries have that could resonate in a country like Thailand?