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Contemporary mediocrities
Life, Apinan Poshyananda, Published on 03/05/2021
» At the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Office of Contemporary Art and Culture's (OCAC) Art Collection in the spacious art hall on Ratchadamnoen Avenue, a group of ageing male artists covered in sanitary masks surrounded the director of OCAC, Vimolluck Chuchart, who gave a self-congratulatory speech. She proudly announced that the public will be able to view for the first time the national collection of the Ministry of Culture's contemporary Thai art. Beside these elderlies stood a white giant fibreglass sculpture by Sutee Kunavichyanont in Thai military uniform wearing a helmet with a rifle erect. Sutee's Equality; Thai Soldier (2016) is inspired by the cultural mandates between 1939 and 1942 during the premiere of Phibul Songkhram that aimed to uplift the national spirit and moral code of the nation and instil progressive tendencies and newness into Thai life.
Just add personality
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 26/03/2021
» Properties from Sansiri's Luxury Collection have ensconced tenants in aesthetics of the Big Apple (98 Wireless) or have erected a British Regency-inspired neighbourhood filled with palatial white houses (Baan Sansiri Pattanakarn). This year, the real estate developer unveils BuGaan Yothinpattana as their latest flagship super-luxury project -- with three-floor residences that bring to mind the ultra-sleek, ultra-modern and ultra-cubic LA home.
Grandeur revived
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 26/03/2021
» With an educational background in law, Pascal Raffy somehow found his way into the pharmaceutical industry.
Birding in Buri Ram
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 18/03/2021
» A series of short high-pitched calls broke the silence and a pair of adult sarus cranes seemed to respond to the calls of other birds.
Progress and setbacks
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 21/12/2020
» This year has seen a lot of development regarding LGBTI communities in Thailand, around the world, and even on-screen, and although Covid-19 has led to more stigma and discrimination, there were still victories in some places
Time for hope
Life, Noko, Published on 11/12/2020
» The colour of happiness, optimism and enlightenment, yellow glows on the new Récital 26 Brainstorm Chapter Two Sunshine, which showcases Bovet 1822's artistic and engineering excellence.
Theatres of politics
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 02/12/2020
» Last month was apparently a month of theatre politics. At the height of political unrest due to ongoing protests and gatherings, two university productions staged biographical plays and poetry-driven body movements. Meanwhile, the Bangkok Theatre Festival was also the host of political satires and parodies.
Blossoming of hope
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/12/2020
» Alex Face aka Patcharapol Tangruen -- a renowned Thai artist -- has always been aware that his works will not last forever. While he may create an incredibly impressive mural today, it might be erased tomorrow as it is either painted over or the wall is simply torn down. The Covid-19 pandemic has only emphasised the fact that many things are vulnerable and uncertain. During the lockdown, Alex's wife ordered flowers for their home and the artist and his 11-year-old daughter created their own still life paintings of blossoms and wilting flowers. His iconic character -- a moody-looking three-eyed childlike figure in a rabbit suit -- is also included in a painting, and that is how he began creating his latest collection titled "Monument Of Hope".
Light flickers in US, fades in Thailand
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/11/2020
» For a good part of November, the world was gripped by a tumultuous fanfare that is the US election. And even before the very last votes were counted, relief and joy were already felt in many communities, not only in America but perhaps across the world. For better or for worse, Donald Trump's reign is coming to an end, and the world now looks to President-elect Joe Biden in the hopes that his win will let voices from the marginalised LGBTI community become louder. Biden promised to enact the Equality Act, a civil rights law that will protect LGBTI people from discrimination within his first 100 days in office among other things.
Chiang Mai's creative juices are flowing
Life, Published on 30/11/2020
» The much-anticipated "Chiang Mai Design Week (CMDW20)" will be back with many activities that will turn the city into a source of creative works from Saturday to Dec 13.