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Prehistoric pride
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/09/2025
» Piriya Vachajitpan, the founder of Museum Pier, has been interested in dinosaur fossils and prehistoric animals since he was a high school student in the US. Piriya saved money from his part-time job as a dishwasher in the school cafeteria to travel to view dinosaur exhibitions and fairs in many American cities. It was an eye-opening experience which encouraged him to collect fossils.
Shades of Isan
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/06/2024
» As head of the local arts department at Udon Thani Rajabhat University, Asst Prof Kulajit Sengna has researched Isan art and design for 15 years. While creating artefacts inspired by Isan mural art, she felt uncomfortable painting with colours available in the market because they did not match the original paintings. Therefore, Asst Prof Kulajit decided to mix paints to create new shades herself.
The roar of the past
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/12/2023
» On display at Singapore Art Museum (SAM), "Time & The Tiger" is a captivating mid-career retrospective by renowned Singaporean artist Ho Tzu Nyen. Ho is a visual artist, writer, theatre director and filmmaker whose practice challenges conventional hierarchies and people's understanding of the past.
Sharing optimism through art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/04/2022
» Three Thais reveal their interpretation of 'a beautiful life' and the inspiration behind their creations.
Masks to make you proud
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/04/2020
» Not everyone can do what they love for a living, but textile designer and watercolourist Fuanglada Verdillon can make a living from her passion for watercolour, art, fashion and textile together. Founder of JanFive Studio, she has created fine art on textile products such as masks, purses and bow knots inspired by traditional Asian, Arabic and European art as well as her interests in reading and travelling.