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Chasing the unreachable
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/02/2026
» In the 90s, the art exhibition "Contemporary Art In Asia: Traditions/Tensions", curated by guest curator, Apinan Poshyananda, displayed artworks created by many artists from Asia, including Thailand, the Philippines, South Korea, Indonesia and India. The exhibition was showcased in three locations in New York City.
Creative resilience
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/02/2026
» Bangkok Design Week 2026 returned for its ninth year last month. This year, BKKDW2026 claims that, the festival is a systematic platform driving the city-level creative economy. Organised by the Creative Economy Agency, the event asserts that designing is a practical tool which must be applied to elevate standards, create new opportunities and forge new pathways for survival of the city, the economy and Thai businesses.
Minimalist monsters
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/01/2026
» To celebrate the festive season, Central Embassy collaborated with Sticky Monster Lab (SML), a multidisciplinary creative studio from Seoul, South Korea, to create decorations and installations titled “Funny Little Mess: Season Of Giving” which is being displayed until Jan 4.
The art of optimism
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 12/11/2025
» Artist Watoosiri Jansin, aka Artsaveworld, reflects on poor construction throughout Bangkok with her sculpture titled Maa Cherry Tid Tor Prapaa (Cherry The Dog Stuck In A Water Pipe). The long body of the dog reflects persistent issues.
A winning formula
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/11/2025
» To elevate athletic performance, the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT)has collaborated with Ajinomoto to launch the Ajinomoto Victory Canteen at SAT as the nation's main sports nutrition centre. Accommodating around 300 athletes daily, it offers 12 special winning meals aligned with three nutritional strategies designed to suit the athletes' different needs.
The art of letting go
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 07/10/2025
» Artist Pakawan Thongvanit, known as Atelier Pakawan, is recognised for her lovely, detailed illustrations with warm and soothing colours. Both her illustrations and ceramics are influenced by Japanese culture and art techniques because she spent four years in Seto, a city which is renowned for pottery.
BACC goes local
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/10/2025
» Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is a well-known as an art centre in Bangkok. This year, it launched the Local Networking Project to provide a platform for artists from other regions besides the capital. The project involves fieldwork in various locations across the country. Artists have the opportunity to explore local legends, folktales, unrecorded histories and contemporary community lifestyles.
An art revived
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/09/2025
» Rak see lacquer colour painting is a distinct art form found in Asia. It involves mixing pigment powder with clear lacquer sap to create colours resembling oil paint. Artists often add details to their art using black lacquer outlines, gold or silver leaves, and build up multiple overlapping layers. Once dry, the surface is polished to reveal the depth and texture of the layers.
The healing touch
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/09/2025
» Since childhood, Aruth Chinsupakul, 17, a student of Phillips Exeter Academy, a boarding school in the US, has lived with severe eczema, along with allergies to nuts, shellfish and dust mites.
The triality of light
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/08/2025
» In today's digital age and AI technology, impossible photographs become more common. However, back in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s when technology was not as advanced, creating artistic photographs was a huge challenge.