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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.
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.
Open city spaces
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 24/01/2020
» The City Lab Silom project is an experimental campaign in collaboration between Chulalongkorn University's Urban and Regional Planning Department, the Healthy Space Forum, Thai Health Promotion Foundation and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.
Exotic eats, and where to find them
Guru, Chris Raufeisen, Published on 28/07/2017
» At the heart of every culture is food. The smells, tastes and textures are deeply rooted in the chronology of our heritage. Living in Bangkok, we are fortunate to be a home for countless cultures, cuisines and kitchens. How far off the grid can you go to satisfy your culinary curiosities? This week, Guru took a look at some pretty far out places. Here are some exotic eats, and where to find them!
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.
What's trending and happening this week.
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 06/05/2017
» 1. As video streaming services go all out in their marketing campaigns to spread the word, one service has seemed to completely gone off the radar. Amazon Prime Video has launched in Thailand (since December actually), with subscriptions starting at US$2.99 (105 baht) for the first six months and US$5.99 (210 baht) thereafter. Although not offering as many movies and series in the US, the big draw to subscribing would be its original series The Grand Tour, hosted by ex-Top Gear presenters Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond. Amazon Prime Video is available on both iOS and Android platforms.
Bangkok bus stop another building flop
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 09/11/2016
» A new bus stop in the Pin Klao area made headlines this week. It appears to be a standard bus stop, fitted with eight seats, and a canopy. It looks clean. Information about the bus that serves the commuters is available too. So what's the problem?
Bonkers for Burgers
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 02/09/2016
» Bangkok has become the capital for burgers and Bangkokians seem to be going bonkers over them. The city's overrun with them and you'll find them everywhere, at fast food chains, food trucks, restaurants and 7-Elevens too.
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.
Serindia Gallery
Life, Published on 11/03/2015
» Serindia Gallery presents a preview of Hamid Sardar-Afkhami's recent photo expedition in Myanmar. As a filmmaker and photographer, he captured ethnographic portraits in Myanmar's most diverse and once-restricted areas after the country opened up to the world.