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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.
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.
Exploring the boundaries of perception
Life, Published on 21/02/2024
» West Eden Gallery presents new works by photojournalist-turned-visual artist Cedric Arnold during "Apopheniac", which is running until March 31.
Black and white reminiscences
Life, Chairat Chongvattanakij, Published on 05/02/2024
» Everybody in the room held their breath.
A simple story of the heart
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 01/07/2022
» La Famille Bélier became my favourite film of the year as soon as I saw it for the first time in 2014. I liked it not because it was a foreign indie film or because I'm a fan of musicals, but because it was different from formulaic teen singing flicks like Pitch Perfect (2012) or Bandslam (2009), which were popular at the time. The film was a heartwarming comedy-drama that checked the boxes of a teen coming-of-age story. But who would have thought there would be a remake a few years later?
Constantly changing
Life, Published on 23/05/2022
» One Bangkok, in collaboration with the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), is organising "Urban In Progress: One Bangkok's Edition", a contemporary art exhibition that explores the changes in Bangkok from past to the present as well as future trends and possibilities, with a focus on the importance of mutually beneficial coexistence between humans, the city and nature. It also reflects humanity's commitment to adaptation in order to live in harmony with urban change in a sustainable way. The exhibition is being held at The Prelude One Bangkok from now until Aug 31.
You are being tracked and here's how to avoid it
Life, James Hein, Published on 02/02/2022
» I decided to spend some time this week addressing security and data sharing. This was prompted by me reading Permanent Record by Edward Snowden, watching Dr Robert Epstein on The Joe Rogan Experience, my son enrolling in a cyber security course and my experience over the years.
Group exhibition explores depths of humanity
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 14/01/2022
» 'Human(e)" is a group art exhibition by four of Thailand’s leading artists who explore the depths of humanity. Kanya Charoensupkul, Pairoj Pichetmetakul, Imhathai Suwatthanasilp and Temjai Cholsiri bring us some of their most captivating artwork which unravels the mysteries surrounding this topic.
Breaking down barriers
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong & Chanat Katanyu, Published on 08/12/2021
» After living in Australia for more than a decade, the global financial crisis in 2009 caused Bryce Watanasoponwong to lose his job in information system management. Moreover, his long-time partner broke up with him. So, when his parents travelled to Taiwan for vacation, Bryce decided to join them, so he could get away from his routine.
Breaking down Covid-19 tests
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 22/11/2021
» An entire school in Mukdahan province was in shock earlier this month following results of antigen test kits (ATKs) which showed many students, teachers and officers were positive for Covid-19 after the school's reopening. More than 1,000 students were left with no choice but to self-quarantine.