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Art for biodiversity
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 10/09/2024
» Organised by Thai Beverage Plc, the art competition White Elephant Award returns with an exhibition with the theme "Biodiversity". Among numerous artworks, two art pieces, Land Of Life (wooden block) by Teerapon Phopaesri and Diversity Within Dominated Condition (a sculpture made from lead, steel, paper mache and resin) by Chaiyan Ninlabon won the White Elephant Prize and the Grand Prize, respectively.
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.
Engine of creativity
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 22/02/2023
» When Aroonkamol Thongmorn was a student at the Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts, Silpakorn University, she spent her time during summer break working at an auto parts manufacturer to earn money towards the purchase of a new mobile phone. It was the first time she'd seen auto parts in that context, and she was impressed with their unusual shapes and forms. The experience inspired her to create artworks for her master's degree thesis.
Flower Power
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/01/2020
» Soon after Miss Philippine Catriona Gray was announced Miss Universe 2018, she received the coveted crown as well as a stylist bouquet that was the talk of the town due to its distinctive design. This exquisite pageant bouquet featured purple Thai orchids and various other flowers in the same shades. In her white crown, flowers were used to replace ribbons. Inspired by the Great Naga, the white base cloth of the bouquet was a unique design adorned with pearls.
Not making the grade
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/12/2019
» Thailand was reported last month as having dropped in English-proficiency rankings for a third year in a row. The ranking is conducted annually by EF Education First, a Switzerland-based company specialising in language training and cultural exchange.