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Crossing boundaries
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/12/2022
» The first time street artist Patcharapol Tangruen sprayed his pseudonym Alex Face on an old car in 2002, he did not know that in the coming decades his graffiti, paintings, sculptures and other art pieces would be well-received by art enthusiasts and the public. In the beginning, Patcharapol's signature artwork was a graphic of half his face. After Patcharapol became a father, his young daughter inspired him to create an iconic character -- a moody-looking three-eyed childlike figure in a rabbit suit.
Clooney, U2 among honorees at glitzy Washington gala
AFP, Published on 05/12/2022
» WASHINGTON: Film icon George Clooney and soul legend Gladys Knight are among an elite circle of stars receiving honors at Washington's Kennedy Center Sunday in the presence of President Joe Biden.
Symbols of strength
Life, Published on 28/11/2022
» In central locations of three major Asian cities -- Singapore, Jakarta and Ho Chi Minh City -- stand bronze elephant statues. If they could talk, these statues could tell of imperialism, civil war, invasion, anti-colonial struggle, independence, nationhood, and more recently of rapid urban and economic development. Perched high up on their plinths, the elephants have witnessed some of the key events in the modernisation and emancipation of Southeast Asia, with all its promises and bloodshed. All three statues were gifts made by Thai kings.
Governor denies banning Aed Carabao concert
Online Reporters, Published on 14/10/2022
» The Suphan Buri governor has denied an accusation he banned an Aed Carabao concert in his home province in March, saying no one even sought permission for the event during a Covid-19 alert.
Facing the facts of life
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/09/2022
» When Pratchaya Uthayanin was a third-year student at the Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts at Silpakorn University, his father was diagnosed with cancer. Pratchaya was in and out of the hospital with his father who went through chemotherapy and other treatments for two years until he passed away. That experience inspired him to create a thesis titled "Signification And Representative Of Death".
Judging by the cover
Life, Chris Baker, Published on 02/09/2022
» We first published A History Of Thailand in 2005, 17 years ago. We have just prepared a fourth edition, adding a new chapter on the extraordinary events since 2005, and over 200 other changes based on new research, mostly by Thai historians. We needed a new cover to signal that this edition is really different.
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.
Happy Mother's Day
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 12/08/2022
» You already know what today is. While giving your mum a jasmine brooch or a garland on Mother's Day is cute, you're not forever 10 years old. And if you're our demo, we're sure you can do more than that, especially with the help of our pick of different ways to celebrate your mother and show her your appreciation below.
Fascinating Fonts
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/07/2022
» The Thai alphabet has an aesthetic appeal that has inspired many creative and artistic works. Since today is National Thai Language Day and to honour Thailand's mother tongue, here are a few noteworthy Thai-font-inspired works and the creative minds behind them.
Saudi artists marvel at surprise patron: their own rulers
AFP, Published on 29/06/2022
» AL-ULA (SAUDI ARABIA): In one of Saudi artist Ahmed Mater's best-known works, a silhouette of a gas pump morphs into a man holding a gun to his head –- a clear critique of oil's damaging influence.