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Graffiti legends unite
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/02/2025
» Josh Franklin, better known as Stash, a legendary graffiti artist from New York, brought his graffiti aesthetics to the collaborative exhibition "Namecaps: Spaceman", in which he joined forces with Jahan Loh, a contemporary artist from Singapore. Held at Event Hall, Central Chidlom, "Namecaps: Spaceman" showcases art pieces in an East-meets-West concept that delivers compelling storytelling about the past and the future.
Bigger and better
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 12/02/2025
» Bangkok Design Week 2025 (BKKDW2025) has returned with a new schedule as the annual event, which usually runs for nine days, has been extended to 16 days this year, from Feb 8-23.
Art events that made 2024
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/12/2024
» The Year of the Dragon marked another 12 months of continued growth for the Thai art industry. Here are significant events that took place in 2024.
Making nice in the city
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/02/2023
» The 6th Bangkok Design Week is now under way with the theme "Urban'NICE'zation". The event's catchword refers to the aim of helping to create a friendlier, nicer city for residents as well as entrepreneurs in six aspects -- environment, mobility, culture, business, community and diversity.
The year in art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/12/2022
» In 2022, Thailand's vibrant art scene expanded and showcased diversity. Art enthusiasts were able to enjoy exhibitions and art-related events that brought a wide range of art form. Many exhibitions were organised outside art galleries which enabled viewers to access events easily. Here are some of the highlights of Thailand's art scene in 2022.
Crisis vs tradition
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/02/2019
» Like many other Thai-Chinese descendants living in Thailand, Pornthip Thongprasert is looking forward to Chinese New Year, when she can pay respect to Chinese gods and her ancestors. But this year she faces a tough decision. With the hazardous PM2.5 smog that has been wreaking havoc on the city for weeks, whether or not to keep alive the tradition of burning incense sticks, candles and joss papers that would increasingly pollute the air puts her in two minds.