Showing 1 - 10 of 11
Take a journey into parallel worlds
Life, Published on 06/05/2024
» Art lovers are invited into the psychological exploration of parallel worlds during "The Reflections Of Our Imagined Realities", which is running at Saratta Space at Reno Hotel Bangkok, Soi Kasemsan 1, Rama I Road, until June 2.
Songs for life as it's no longer lived
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 17/04/2023
» Ad Carabao's new song Prachathipatung revives the myth of vote-buying and ignorance in rural society. The title is a coinage blending prachathipatai (democracy) and tung (money). On the track, parents ask children to return to their home village to vote for local politicians who give them money. It puts into song from the political discourse of an urban middle class that expresses disdain for villagers along with antipathy for one type of money politics as well as full-fledged democracy.
Thai crafts make for a perfect New Year gift
Life, Published on 10/12/2021
» To welcome the season of gift-giving is the annual "Identity Of Siam And Crafts Bangkok", which runs until Sunday at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center (Bitec) Bangna.
Beyond the coast
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 01/07/2021
» Tall casuarina trees (son talay in Thai) stand handsomely in rows along the coastal line of Wa Ko beach in Prachuap Khiri Khan's Muang district. Branches of those needle-like leaves sway in the wind while soft waves curl up to the shore.
A master printmaker
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/02/2021
» Recognised for his print artwork inspired by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great, artist Kraisak Chirachaisakul felt lost after the passing of the monarch. However, despite feeling empty inside for two years, the artist became enthusiastic about creating art again when he met a Russian model, Anastasia Maslova, at an art gallery. Maslova became his muse for the 2020 exhibition "Venus Resurrection" at River City Bangkok and also his latest printmaking exhibition "Friends" at Kalwit Gallery. "Friends" displays 12 drypoint printmaking artworks and one oil painting inspired by Maslova and her friend Eve Parker.
Come see the beauty of love through art
Life, Published on 12/01/2021
» After his first exhibition of oil-on-canvas paintings showcased his long-lost passion for romanticism last year, businessman-turned-artist Kraisak Chirachaisakul makes a comeback to the art scene with "Friends", which is running at Kalwit Studio & Gallery until Feb 28.
Old passions resurrected in oil painting exhibition
Life, Published on 15/09/2020
» "Venus Resurrection" is the first exhibition by businessman-turned-artist Kraisak Chirachaisakul who showcases his oil-on-canvas paintings at the Galleria 3, 2nd floor of River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24, from until Oct 11.
Truckload of goodwill
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/06/2020
» A giant white truck stands tall on the ground. At first light, its cargo area is soon filled with sacks of rice and food items packed by a group of volunteers and staff who had gathered at the Thai Elephants Conservation Centre in Khao Yai on a recent weekend. With their collective effort, the packing and loading process is completed in no time and the truck is ready to roll.
Birthday renderings of King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 28/11/2019
» His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great's birthday anniversary on Dec 5 is approaching. In remembrance of the late father of the nation, whose life was dedicated to improving the livelihood of all Thais, artworks depicting the late king and royal family will be put on display in an exhibition titled "Unforgettable" at Sombat Permpoon Gallery from Dec 2 until Jan 31.
Artistic family on show at river city
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/11/2019
» To create artistic pieces by mastering mezzotint techniques is a skill which runs in the Chirachaisakul family. Mezzotint is an old printmaking process produced by polishing the surface of a copper plate. The exhibition "M3ZZOTINT" features mezzotint art pieces made by three artists from the Chirachaisakul family at RCB Galleria 2, 2nd Floor, River City Bangkok, until Dec 14. Three artists reflect how they feel about things around them through their artworks.