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Linking urban life with earthly forces
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/01/2021
» People always connect with nature but after they invent new creations, they become connected to their own creations as well. Two art exhibitions, "The Macro Movements Of Material I And II", present the concepts of four artists who use different materials rather than fundamental tools -- pencils, brushes, colours and canvases -- to convey their own concepts. While "The Macro Movements Of Material I" was displayed online for Art Central Hong Kong last year, the second edition is currently on show at Rosewood Bangkok Hotel. Life spoke to two of the four artists -- Weerapong Sansomporn and Thanathorn Suppakijjumnong -- about their works.
Circular art reflects on Buddhism
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 21/05/2020
» Up-and-coming Thai artist Pannaphan Yodmanee's latest mixed solo media exhibition titled "Time Lapse" comes at a befitting moment as Thailand's art scene slowly resurfaces from the easing of the Covid-19 lockdown measures.
A journal of travel paintings
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/03/2020
» Riding in a car in mist to the top of world heritage site Mount Fuji, veteran artist Wichet Chantaniyom and his companions felt disappointed because they could not get a glimpse of the spectacular view from the mountain top due to heavy fog. However, after deciding to return to the mountain's foothills, they caught a glimpse of the stunning Mount Fuji.
Turning a crisis into opportunity
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/08/2020
» In the midst of the current ongoing global pandemic, Thailand has been quite fortunate as it is actually one of the countries least affected by the coronavirus outbreak with only 3,390 cases and 58 deaths as of writing. Following the lifting of restrictions by the government in various phases, Bangkok is slowly coming back to life.
In a land before time
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 12/09/2018
» Stepping into the Itsarawinitchai Hall of the National Museum Bangkok, visitors will feel like travelling back in time to the pre- and early historic periods of present-day Thailand at the "From Village To Early State: The Transformation Of Culture In Our Land" exhibition which will run until the end of this month.
Wholesome art
Life, Published on 07/05/2019
» Panasonic Siew Sales (Thailand) and the Fine Arts Department invites artists and creatives to enter the 21st "Panasonic Contemporary Painting Competition: For The Happiness Of Mankind" to vie for cash prizes and Panasonic products worth more than 500,000 baht.
Mis/place: The Endless Of The Beginning
Life, Published on 29/11/2017
» The exhibition by Taweesak Molsawat is intended to mirror the endless environmental problems caused by the ways we live our lives taking advantage of the environment. The show is a combination works from the series "This Is Thailand: Thailand From 2006-Present" and extended new works. The conceptual idea is derived from the reinterpretation of jewellery as the reflection of the artist regarding social issues.
246247596248914102516 ... And Then There Were None
Life, Published on 13/12/2017
» "246247596248914102516... And Then There Were None" was one of Arin Rungjang's pieces at Documenta in Kassel, Germany, earlier this year. It presents the relationships and connections between the historical, social, political and the artist's personal memory in a variety of forms, including installations, drawings, a visitor's book and video installation.
Silent Ravage
Life, Published on 15/11/2017
» Silent Ravage is the latest show by Aof Smith, a Bangkok-based artist who has cultivated a following among collectors and "lowbrow" artists in Thailand. Greatly influenced by American Pop-Surrealism, Aof Smith maintains the dreamscape of the surrealists and the celebration of the shallow world often associated to pop art.
Art from on high
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 25/09/2017
» Exquisitely painted room partitions are an important part of a royal crematorium, considered royal paraphernalia for ceremonies. Their creation is inspired by the literary work Traiphum, which describes the three worlds according to the Buddhist-Bhraman beliefs of the universe, reincarnation, and the rule of karma.