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Graffiti artist follows his rebellious roots
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 06/06/2022
» A daubed wall marks off a rundown area where makeshift houses were put up for rent, a stone's throw from a luxury condominium in the heart of Bangkok's Sathon. A 40-year-old man exits his car with pink luggage. He puts on a black hat and ties a small cloth around his head. He's wearing a long-sleeve checked shirt, shorts, and black sneakers and his socks are printed with cannabis patterns. Mue Bon, literally translated as "restless hands", opens his arsenal and begins to spray paint a rough sketch of the flightless black bird on the wall.
Highlights of Thailand's art scene in 2020
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/12/2020
» Like other industries, everything related to the art industry, from museums, art festivals, art fairs, galleries and more took a hiatus during the pandemic lockdown. However, after the lockdown was lifted, the country's art scene started to get a little more vibrant. Even Thailand's largest art festivals, Bangkok Art Biennale, returned.
'Their voice is vital' - Thai celebs break silence on democracy protests
AFP, Published on 18/10/2020
» A K-pop superstar, beauty queens and TV personalities are among a growing wave of celebrities backing Thailand's pro-democracy movement, sending out messages of support to millions of followers on social media.
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".
Art with a message on display
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/10/2020
» Bangkokians have the opportunity to enjoy several art exhibitions in October. Here are our two picks which portray totally different issues.
Is democracy sustainable?
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 09/10/2020
» "Status In Statu" is a group exhibition by art practitioners behind the Khon Kaen Manifesto, on display at WTF Gallery until Oct 30. Inaugurated in October 2018, this biannual event takes place in the unorthodox location -- a non-white cube gallery or a museum -- that allows artists to genuinely embed themselves with the oppressed and to present unique stories through the participation of ordinary citizens.
The artist who gives the junta headaches
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/08/2020
» Criticising the government is part of a normal functioning democracy, but perhaps not in Thailand. The junta government who claim they came from an election frowns upon any kind of criticism, even political art.
Chronicling the past
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 15/07/2020
» When the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) held a mass rally against former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra in 2014, WTF Gallery & Cafe hosted the "Conflicted Visions" exhibition and questioned if people could coexist despite different ideologies. A few weeks after the show ended, a coup took place and today Thais still live in a polarised society.