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After four decades, Her stock's still on the rise
B Magazine, Ezra Kyrill Erker, Published on 23/12/2012
» Nancy Brown's photographs have appeared in countless publications around the world over the past four decades. The 73 year old, named a Nikon Legend in 2001, has been a leader in commercial photography, supplying pictures for stock agencies such as Getty Images.
Their wildest dreams come true
B Magazine, Ezra Kyrill Erker, Published on 07/10/2012
» Harvesting rice in a golden landscape, driving through the rain, a frog ready to leap out of the canvas. The concept and title of a new exhibition is "Untamed" _ in a sense an artistic return to the beauty, colours and diversity of the natural world _ and features work by 10 artists from V64 Art Studio. There are cityscapes and human figures, but even here the elements of nature _ rain, sun, ageing, regrowth _ are in the ascendant.
In a postmodern world, a return to the traditional
B Magazine, Ezra Kyrill Erker, Published on 28/10/2012
» Pakorn Klomkliang, curator of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, describes Songrit Muaiprom's work, as "filled with rich simplicity, unfeigned, unsophisticated, raw and without embellishments". While the pieces in "Northeastern Thai Buddhist Art", Songrit's first solo exhibition, are clear and accessible, that doesn't diminish the dexterity of the artist nor the relevance of his work. He won first prize in the Traditional Thai Painting category at the Bua Luang Painting Exhibition this year, and has won many other awards and been featured in several group exhibitions.
Striking impressions: Exhibition explores Tony Jaa’s softer side
B Magazine, Ezra Kyrill Erker, Published on 11/11/2012
» Elephants aplenty. Bunnies, gorillas and cartoon caricatures. Flying kicks, elbow attacks, headbands and bandaged wrists, fierce martial arts poses or more pensive representations.
Sigh for me, Argentina
B Magazine, Ezra Kyrill Erker, Published on 11/11/2012
» Last month, Argentinian chef Matias Aldasoro served up a selection of grilled meats, salads, side dishes and desserts to the Ambassador of Argentina Ana Maria Ramirez and a select group of guests.
For luxury goods maker, Thailand has it all stitched up
B Magazine, Ezra Kyrill Erker, Published on 18/11/2012
» Maison Takuya _ the name gives nothing away as to the brand's origins, nor do the products, a range of leather bags, wallets and phone and gadget cases found in iStudio outlets and high-end shops around the world. The designs come in strong colours layered on minimalist patterns, with little in the way of buckles, labels or embellishments but a strong focus on the quality of the leather used and a highly refined hand craftsmanship.
Victor victorious in putting world film fest on the map
B Magazine, Ezra Kyrill Erker, Published on 18/11/2012
» It has been a busy year for Kriengsak "Victor" Silakong. Fresh from directing the 19-show run of the successful Reya: The Musical, he now has to make sure a 10-day film festival comprising 84 films from around the world _ as well as surrounding functions, visits by international guests and pageantry _ goes off without a hitch.
Thai eyes capture the world
B Magazine, Ezra Kyrill Erker, Published on 30/09/2012
» Tourists often come to the Kingdom armed with heavy camera gear and return home after a week or two with hundreds or thousands of photographs from one of the most photogenic countries on Earth. They are a common, accepted feature at many temples and sights. A similar, but less represented institution is the army of Thai photographers _ professionals, aspiring amateurs and snapshot tourists _ who now travel the world recording their impressions.
From the alps, Via the new york subway, To bangkok
B Magazine, Ezra Kyrill Erker, Published on 09/09/2012
» Over the course of his career, Swiss artist Pirmin Breu has always drawn inspiration and creative energy from new places and Bangkok has been no exception. He's been visiting here for years and finds in the city a dichotomy that stimulates him. He compares Bangkok to Mexico City, saying that in the latter "you can see the corruption as soon as you land", but he also finds a positive energy in both conducive to creativity.
Australian cafe culture arrives in bangkok
B Magazine, Ezra Kyrill Erker, Published on 16/09/2012
» Opened on Aug 17, the Coffee Club in Bangkok joined previous outlets in Thailand in Phuket, Koh Samui, Pattaya and at Suvarnabhumi airport, in a prelude to likely expansion in the capital as the chain seeks a greater foothold in the region. Originally from Brisbane, Australia, the chain now has close to 300 branches in five countries.