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The art of Japanese gift giving
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 07/04/2021
» To celebrate Japanese cultural heritage and boost Thailand's gift industry, the Japan Foundation and Creative Economy Agency has introduced the touring exhibition "The Beauty Of Exchanging Gifts In Japan -- The Japanese Spirit Of Gifting: Giving Shape To One's Thoughts And Emotions".
Laughter a tonic for success
News, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 22/03/2021
» Despite a drastic decline in print media consumption, 31-year-old executive Pimpicha Utsahajit has managed to enlarge the Kai Hua Ror cartoon universe from paper to various online platforms. This has provided a great opportunity to expand the reader base during the digital era.
Coping with Covid
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 20/01/2021
» For a month, the new wave of Covid-19 has disrupted Thailand's economic recovery and people's lives. Authorities ordered some businesses and entertainment venues in high-risk areas to close temporarily, resulting in some entrepreneurs and workers losing income or jobs.
Mickey's graffiti switch by Swatch
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 14/01/2021
» Playing with the much-loved 1920s cartoon character, Swatch celebrates American pop culture with the Mickey Mouse X Keith Haring collection to bring fun to daily life.
Recognising the gengzi year
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 11/11/2020
» Besides an epochal large-scale boat at the Bangkok Art Biennale, people can also take extra delight in admiring Chinese contemporary artist Ai Weiwei's works, which are on display at Tang Contemporary Art until Dec 10.
Seeking sanctuary
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 04/11/2020
» While the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the schedule of several art events around the world and Thailand is facing a political dilemma, the Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) returns to the City of Angels for its second edition, aiming to light a candle for hope and invigorate the Thai art scene during these tough times.
Tales from the dark side
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 14/10/2020
» While the anti-government protesters are gathering at the Democracy Monument today to call for constitutional amendments and reforms of the monarchy, activist Anon Chawalawan marks the 47th anniversary of the Oct 14, 1973, uprising with an exhibition titled "Collected: Unwritten History By Museum Of The Commoners".
Ethnicity Street
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 19/08/2020
» Like other cities across the world, Bangkok has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, people have been falling into depression over the past several months. So, in order to bring the cheerful spirit back, the Creative Economy Agency is joining hands with a crowd of new-wave and veteran artists in the "Colour Of Charoenkrung" project to revitalise Thailand's old commercial hub.
Virus fears reignite
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 20/07/2020
» Just last week, the situation looked promising as Thailand had no new Covid-19 case resulting from local transmissions for over 50 days. Vacationers were planning trips for the upcoming long holiday weekend and hotels along with tourist destinations were offering special deals.
Moda's starry nights
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 24/06/2020
» With the famous paintings The Potato Eaters, Sunflowers and The Starry Night, the Museum of Digital Art Bangkok Gallery (Moda) is taking a crowd of art lovers back to the late 19th century when Dutch post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh discovered his talent through the new digital multimedia exhibition "Van Gogh. Life And Art".