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Fix by Love: How Thai kintsugi artist beautifies broken objects
Life, Nannalin Tiengtae and Jetjaras Na Ranong, Published on 07/06/2025
» If you search for a kintsugi repair in Thailand, the Fix by Love Facebook and Instagram pages will likely appear first in your feed. Although the owner claims he has never digitally marketed it, the page attracts people genuinely interested and appreciative of the art.
Beauty as a curse
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/02/2025
» Notable artist Yuree Kensaku is often inspired to create from observing obstacles in life. Her latest exhibition, "The Mansion Of Plates", was inspired by the idea that beauty is a curse.
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.
A glimpse into an ageing society
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Jukkrit.han and Somchai Poomlard, Published on 11/09/2023
» According to the Department of Provincial Administration, in 2022, almost 19% of Thailand's population of 66,090,475 were aged 60 or over -- officially elderly people. This data does not include the elderly not counted in the census, which could raise the percentage to as high as 20%. Bangkok's percentage of elderly people is 21.48%, Chiang Mai's 21.14%, and Nonthaburi's 20.14%. These figures suggest that Thailand is on the verge of becoming a super-aged society.
The power of photography
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 07/06/2023
» A philosopher in Ayutthaya is concerned about the future of the Kingdom. He closes his eyes to concentrate and his spirit travels from Ayutthaya to present-day Thailand. The first thing he sees is fireworks. Since fireworks are typically used for celebration, the philosopher believes he has arrived in a civilised country.
Undemanding, yet refined
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 12/08/2022
» Last week was my second visit to Kintsugi since the progressive kaiseki restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Jeff Ramsey opened in 2019 at the Athenee Bangkok.
Beauty of the unseen
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/02/2022
» Most artists create their artworks by focusing on the visual aspect of what each object looks like, but olfactory artists are different since they create their pieces by using scents as a medium. While olfactory artists are still rare in Thailand, a Thai pioneer of the art form Waruncharat Laaiadsin has launched her latest exhibition "Imperfect II", her second exhibition that includes scents to convey messages and emotions through her paintings.
Pioneer of top-quality takeout
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 30/07/2021
» Ever since Thailand's first lockdown in April 2020, The Athenee hotel has been Bangkok's pioneer in top-quality takeouts.
The art of transformation
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 13/11/2020
» Kintsugi by Jeff Ramsey is another venture by the chef-patron of Malaysia's hottest restaurant, Babe, located in Kuala Lumpur.
Going for gold
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/11/2020
» While a Thai university lecturer was studying in the UK, she bought Asian ceramics from an antique market and shipped them to Thailand. However, some of them broke during transport. Most people would have no choice but to throw away their beautiful ceramics. Fortunately, the lecturer is a friend of product designer Sumanatsya Voharn, who knows kintsugi, a prominent Japanese mending technique. The broken ceramics were repaired and a plate from the set was named East West Journey, which is currently on display along with 18 other ceramic items at the exhibition "Rak: An Assemble Collective" at SAC Gallery.