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Embracing ambiguity
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 08/08/2018
» After last year's successful stint at Kathmandu Photo Gallery, Paris-based Thai-British independent filmmaker Shane Bunnag is back in Bangkok with his latest metaphysical photo project, "Gradiva".
A thousand words of shape and form and social observation
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 04/07/2018
» PhotoBangkok, Thailand's largest, home-grown international photography festival, will be launching its second iteration today at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC).
Trekking lightly: a trip through the himalayas
B Magazine, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 10/06/2018
» It was 7.30 in the morning. Driving through misty clouds on an unpaved road sandwiched between a plummeting mountain drop and a local Nepali village, our jeep clamored its way up from Pokhara's peaceful lakeside to Nayapul -- the starting point to the "shortest" and "easiest" trek in central Nepal.
What’s trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 10/03/2018
» 1 Animal conservation is the hot topic of the town, and Jim Thompson is (unintentionally) getting involved in the fight. In buying their autumn/winter 2017 collection of scarves, specifically the Tiger Silk Jacquard Scarf (11,500 baht), you will be donating 5% (575 baht) of the price towards The World Wildlife Foundation. With a large dimension of 27 by 27 inches, the print of the powerful tiger has been expertly jacquard woven into 100% Jim Thompson silk. There are two colours available for this cause: gold/brown and silver/grey.
In Salgado's pictures: empathy, meaning and truth
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 10/02/2017
» Gaze at any of Sebastião Salgado's photographs and overwhelming emotion washes over you. The hauntingly magnificent black-and-white photos, which at times punch you right in the gut, depict the best and worst of the planet we live on. From the bleak mud-covered miners climbing hell-like pits of the Serra Pelada gold mine in Brazil to petroleum-soaked workers in the war-torn oilfields of Kuwait, to the sun-kissed mountain ranges of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska -- Salgado's work possesses qualities many photographers today seem to have forgotten about in this image-saturated world: empathy, meaning, truth.
A guide for art lovers in the Lion City
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 27/01/2017
» To those with plans to travel to Singapore in upcoming weeks, make sure to take a breather from all the shopping and indulge yourself in a dose of art and culture at Singapore Biennale 2016.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 07/01/2017
» 1. Thailand is starting its EDM scene this year in Khao Yai next month with the much anticipated and brand new Mystic Valley Festival. To kickstart the event, American DJ, producer, rapper and singer-songwriter Diplo will be performing on Jan 11 at the Mystic Valley Festival Launch Party, being held at CentralWorld's Zen Gallery. Party with the man that's behind Major Lazer, Jack U, and massive hits like Lean On and Light It Up. Mystic Valley ticket-holders can enter for free, whilst general admission tickets are 990 baht. Visit www.mysticthailand.com for tickets.
Lying in luxury's lap
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 25/11/2016
» France's gigantic home decor fair Maison&Objet ended in early September, but that doesn't mean we're done admiring the outstanding designs and products exhibited in the show. The eight spacious halls of the Parc Des Expositions Paris Nord Villepinte were filled to the brim with some of the best object and furniture brands from around the world.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 15/10/2016
» 1. Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit is continuing their intimate jazz evenings at The Living Room with the stunning Icelandic singer Anna Mjöll. Until Oct 26, Mjöll, who's known for her offbeat humour and fun interaction with audiences, will be performing with The Randy Cannon Group -- a jazz trio consisting of Randy Canon on piano, Willard Dyson on drums and Therdsak Wongvichien on bass. Live At The Living Roomstarts at 8.30pm from Tuesdays to Saturday with a 300 baht entrance fee.
In the bag
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 01/10/2016
» After graduating from the Instituto Maragoni in Milan, Tipanan Srifuengfung came back to Thailand and noticed a stark generation gap in the style of exotic leather handbags. Everything was outdated, and there were no other options available for the younger generation to buy. With this thought, she set out designing her own bags, now renowned for their bold look and exotic materials.