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Chasing the unreachable
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/02/2026
» In the 90s, the art exhibition "Contemporary Art In Asia: Traditions/Tensions", curated by guest curator, Apinan Poshyananda, displayed artworks created by many artists from Asia, including Thailand, the Philippines, South Korea, Indonesia and India. The exhibition was showcased in three locations in New York City.
Minimalist monsters
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/01/2026
» To celebrate the festive season, Central Embassy collaborated with Sticky Monster Lab (SML), a multidisciplinary creative studio from Seoul, South Korea, to create decorations and installations titled “Funny Little Mess: Season Of Giving” which is being displayed until Jan 4.
A year in art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/12/2025
» Since Thailand's art scene flourished this year, especially in Bangkok, city residents had access to a diverse range of art. As the year draws to an end, Life spoke with Sukontip Nakasem, founder of Warin Lab Contemporary & La Lanta Fine Art, and Voravuj Sujjaporamest, founder of VS Gallery, about highlights and significant art events that happened this year. While Warin Lab Contemporary is renowned for presenting prevailing issues related to ecology and the environment, VS Gallery stands out for presenting issues related to marginalised people.
Japanese game firm makes applicants draw live to prevent AI-made portfolios
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 06/12/2025
» A mid-sized Japanese video game developer has introduced a mandatory live drawing test for job applicants to screen out those relying on generative artificial intelligence (AI).
OpenAI releases smarter, more intuitive GPT-5.1 models
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 17/11/2025
» OpenAI has announced the launch of GPT-5.1 Instant and GPT-5.1 Thinking, upgraded versions of its large language models that boast enhanced analytical capabilities and deliver more efficient responses.
Canva offer free Affinity download for Windows and Mac
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 04/11/2025
» Canva has confirmed that users can now download the Affinity suite for Windows and Mac for free, but access to artificial intelligence (AI ) features incurs an additional charge. The announcement follows the initial release of the Affinity application for free download on Oct 30.
Where the struggle begins
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 04/11/2025
» Annemarie Jacir's Palestine 36 reminds us that the question of Palestine didn't begin two years ago but generations before that. Showing at the Tokyo International Film Festival, the film is set in the aftermath of World War I as the European powers carve up the Middle East like a spoiled child slicing his birthday cake: gleefully, arbitrarily, jabbing their fingers on a map with no regard of history or the need of local inhabitants.
Chinese police bust counterfeit chip factory supplying hardware makers
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 03/11/2025
» Police in the Chinese city of Shenzhen have reportedly busted a massive network involved in counterfeiting electronic chips, leading to a warning that consumers should be extremely cautious when purchasing parts for personal computers.
BACC goes local
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/10/2025
» Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is a well-known as an art centre in Bangkok. This year, it launched the Local Networking Project to provide a platform for artists from other regions besides the capital. The project involves fieldwork in various locations across the country. Artists have the opportunity to explore local legends, folktales, unrecorded histories and contemporary community lifestyles.
Affinity graphic apps free to download permanently on iPad
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 04/10/2025
» Affinity’s professional graphic design applications are now available for permanent free download on the Apple App Store for iPad.