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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.
Let there be light
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/08/2025
» Song Wat is a unique neighbourhood that blends historical and cultural charm with the modern vibes of new establishments. Until Saturday, this neighbourhood is being illuminated by Awakening Song Wat 2025, an inaugural light and digital art festival organised by Awakening Festivals. The famous festival brings light to small alleys and hidden corners, offering fresh perspectives of this historic district.
Documenting humanity
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/10/2023
» James Nachtwey, one of the greatest war photojournalists of our time, once said "photographers were telling people what was actually happening". As a result, from the beginning of his career, he has been determined to venture into dangerous conflict and war zones to document crucial issues and reveal them to the world.
Rap against cruelty
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/08/2023
» In collaboration with World Animal Protection Thailand, the song Pai Hai Sood Yood Show Chang (No Elephant Show) by rapper Tawanwad "TangBadVoice" Wanavit was released earlier this month in observance of World Elephant Day, which falls on Aug 12. The video for No Elephant Show depicts the story of a Thai man taking his foreign friend to see an elephant show. Tawanwad appears in the car taking them to the show, with the rapper explaining to the Thai man through rap that behind the scenes, elephants experience cruel training. The music video includes real footage of the abuse suffered by elephants in Thailand.
When hard work just isn't enough
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/06/2023
» In the difficult lives of labourers, two talented artists, Chaiyan Ninlabon and Maneerat Thamnarak, found inspiration to create works for the exhibition "Early Years Project #6: In A Cogitation", which is on display at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC). Chaiyan and Maneerat were two of eight finalists selected from 80 applicants for "The Early Years Project #6".
Connecting Bangkok to the land of the Rising Sun
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/12/2022
» On view now at GalileOasis, "Tea Times: Tea Rhymes" displays over 300 tea bowls made by ceramist Panchalie Sathirasas. The various styles and sizes of the bowls were inspired by those used during a Japanese tea ceremony.
Art in surprising places
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/11/2022
» Instead of having a theme like its previous editions, the 7th edition of the Singapore Biennale (SB 2022) is named Natasha. June Yap, co-artistic director, explained that the team came up with the idea of Natasha to personalise the biennale.
A higher calling
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/08/2022
» Last year, Prof Nantawat Boramanand, former dean of the Faculty of Law at Chulalongkorn University and a lawyer with a passion for photography, held his debut exhibition "Black & White Memories" at the Thailand Creative & Design Center.
Giving the voiceless a voice
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/02/2022
» Artist Kawita Vatanajyankur uses her entire body, especially feet, arms, hands and mouth, as a machine to weave red yarn into a piece of fabric that resembles a spider web. Kawita's spider web can be seen in the video Knit, which is part of the Performing Textiles Series.
Every day is Mother's Day
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/10/2020
» Stepping in the Ardel Gallery of Modern Art, visitors can feel the sense of warmth and love between a mother and her children in the art exhibition "Mother's World" through various art forms including acrylic and organic colour paintings, embroideries, papier-mâché and pottery works.