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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.
Exploration of free will
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 09/04/2025
» Thammatat Saithong, better known as Karms, has created striking and unique works since his undergraduate days at the Faculty of Decorative Arts, Silpakorn University. His distinctive work caught the eye of Trendy Gallery owners, who purchased many of his paintings. Thammatat is now Trendy Gallery's number one artist in terms of high value pieces.
Turning waste into objects of art
News, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/03/2025
» Growing up with parents who reused materials around them inspired artist Wishulada Panthanuvong to value all materials.
More than just superstition
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/01/2025
» Many Chinese-Thai families believe in the concept of zodiac years which includes belief in pi chong, or unlucky years. This belief has been passed down from generation to generation, so family members of all ages usually participate in rituals to dispel misfortune.
Plastic fantastic
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/12/2024
» While studying at the Thai Art Department, Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts, Silpakorn University, Supanwasri Ngarmpanja, also known as Lazuli, often visited temples. It was during one such visit to Wat Arun Ratchawararam that Supanwasri first encountered Benjarong plasterwork. She was impressed with this unique art form.
Thoughts turn to dust
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 10/12/2024
» Since the expansion of corn cultivation for animal feed in the region, Thailand, Myanmar and Laos have been negatively impacted by the increasing severity of PM2.5 pollution in the northern region.
Navigating identity
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/05/2024
» It is a rare and remarkable achievement for artists to exhibit at the Venice Biennale, one of the most prestigious art exhibitions in the world. This year, Thai artist Channatip Chanvipava showcases his solo exhibition “Sound Of Many Waters” featuring eight new paintings that presents the idea of fixed identities, belonging and subjective memory. The exhibition takes place at a 17th century Venetian dimora, open to the public for the first time.
Currents of change
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/03/2024
» The Venice Biennale is a prestigious international cultural exhibition. This year, 15 Southeast Asian artists are set to contribute to its 60th edition and showcase their talent at the exhibition "The Spirits Of Maritime Crossing". The exhibition will be held at Palazzo Smith Mangilli Valmarana which will open to the public after being closed for 12 years for this momentous event.
Inspiring young minds
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/03/2024
» Children are the future of the nation and art serves as a powerful tool to nurture and channel their creative potential. Recognising this fact, the National Gallery Singapore has been organising "The Gallery Children's Biennale", an art event specifically designed for young people, since 2020.
Feel the joy
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/12/2023
» Giving usually makes people feel happy. Nathanan Charoenkitchaikarn and Surasak Chana, two employees of UOB Thailand, experienced a special weekend when they volunteered to join UOB's project "UOB Please Touch" programme at the Bangkok School for the Blind.