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When art gets stifled
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 21/11/2022
» 'Art is short, a case is long," read a banner. Students apparently hijacked the well-known motto "art is long, life is short" by Prof Silpa Bhirasri, the father of Thai modern art, in protest of Chiang Mai University's legal action against its own lecturers and a student who "trespassed" on the art centre to exhibit works, some of which might challenge those in power, last year. It is a case in point for stifling democracy in Thai art.
Thailand in Pop Culture
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/07/2022
» Before the words "soft power" entered the Thai zeitgeist, you may not have been aware that Thailand received plenty of love in the world of pop culture, globally. Here are a few of the most memorable ones from films, video games, music videos and more.
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.
Artist bares his emotions in new exhibition
Life, Published on 01/09/2021
» Painter Preecha Punklum will present a collection of abstract-like paintings that stem from his inner state of mind during "Connecting Mentality", which is running at Number 1 Gallery, from Saturday to Sept 25.
A poem born in a protest
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 05/11/2020
» Monday Oct 26 was just another dark and sweltering night on Sathon Road, central Bangkok.
The florality of man
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 28/02/2020
» Fuanglada Verdillon is a Thai artist who founded Janfive Studio, which has released a number of simple yet gorgeously patterned artwork and a collection of accessories, as well.
Grace, beauty - and self-discovery
Life, Amitha Amranand, Published on 01/12/2017
» Unfolding Kafka Festival 2017 ended in Chiang Mai on Sunday. This year, under themes of gender identity, animals and folding and unfolding of the body and objects, the festival's performing arts programme doubled in size. Life reviews all the seven performances presented in Bangkok.
The Concept Of Self: On Power, Identity And Labels
Life, Published on 17/05/2017
» A group exhibition featuring nine artists from Thailand and Indonesia, "The Concept Of Self: On Power, Identity And Labels" is a dissection of contemporary cultures and how they mould and alter individual lives, gender, social power, and the ideologies of class structures.
Serious but bizarre intricacies
Life, Brandon Harder, Published on 08/12/2016
» Had George Orwell taken over Lewis Carroll's Wonderland trip, Thai artist Pom Jitpratuk would've made a suitable illustrator.
Numthong Gallery
Life, Published on 01/04/2015
» Through his unique brush strokes, Krit Chantranet paints human flesh and muscle as an exploration into body's imperfections and true identity.