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The rise of Thai art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/01/2025
» When Christie's -- a renowned auction house -- began its operation in Bangkok in 1998, some 90% of its revenue came from selling luxury items and 10% from artwork as there were few art collectors at the time. Back then, Christie's aimed to auction state assets following the Tom Yum Kung economic crisis.
A journey of emotions
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 22/10/2024
» Kantapon Metheekul is known for "Teleport Art", his street art in New York. Kantapon, better known as Gongkan, has been absent from exhibiting in Thailand for three years as he was focusing on international solo exhibitions. In the past years, he has developed his work beyond his early creations and currently his paintings can sell for 1 million baht.
'Keep Walking Bangkok' celebrates city's harmony
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/09/2022
» To raise awareness about air pollution and sustainability, Johnnie Walker presents the exhibition "Keep Walking Bangkok" in which six Thai artists -- Kantaphon "Gongkan" Methikul, Karoon "ZilluStation" Jeamviriyasatean, Therdkiat Wangwatcharakul, Tyler James Bangkok, Veerapong Sritrakulkitjakarn and Vasan "Aitoy" Suwannaka -- create their art pieces from Air Ink, the innovative brand making ink made from air pollution, on limited edition Johnnie Walker Black Label bottles.
Highlights of Thailand's art scene in 2020
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/12/2020
» Like other industries, everything related to the art industry, from museums, art festivals, art fairs, galleries and more took a hiatus during the pandemic lockdown. However, after the lockdown was lifted, the country's art scene started to get a little more vibrant. Even Thailand's largest art festivals, Bangkok Art Biennale, returned.
Art with a message on display
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/10/2020
» Bangkokians have the opportunity to enjoy several art exhibitions in October. Here are our two picks which portray totally different issues.
Past, present and future
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/12/2019
» There are always times when we wish we could teleport to any place we want. In 2017, a New York-based Thai artist, Kantapon Metheekul, better known as Gongkan, created Teleport Art, his iconic character in a black circle as a door to instantaneous travel anywhere. Since many people can relate to the unique character, who represents freedom to travel, Teleport Art has broken through into the New York street-art scene.