The Thailand Soft Power Art Panel has released its list of members, which now includes a new sub-committee on performing arts. The chairman of the committee is Seksiri Kunavong, a prominent art collector and CEO. He is the founder of CM Organizer, the Bangkok Sculpture Center, and has opened his own home as a museum (the Seksiri Kunavong House Museum). It is interesting to note that the list of committee members,still, does not include any Thailand’s National Artists, but it does include two Silpathorn Artists: Natee Utarit and Pichet Klunchun. How “art” will be driven as a Soft Power of the country under this mega-project is a critical question. And who will be the members of the National Arts Council of Thailand, which is to be established under this plan (with a budget of 20 million Baht – according to Rocket Media Lab, citing documents from the committee’s meeting 2/2566).…
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ART SG 2024 Review: Fighting against the rope
The ART SG event is Singapore’s flagship art fair, and this year marks its second edition. Taking place from January 19 to 21, 2024, at Marina Bay Sands, it is one of the highlights of the Singapore Art Week, happening from January 19 to 28, 2024. The event format this year differs slightly from the previous one (you can see a review of ART SG 2023 in the clip). The New & Now section, which used to feature artworks priced below $10,000, has been canceled. Additionally, the Reframe has transformed into the “Digital Spotlight” badge, awarded to exhibitors who distinctively integrate art and technology in a spectacular manner. Before diving into the exhibition, it must be noted that ART SG has been subject to belittlement even before it officially cut the ribbon. @taeartman สวัสดีครับ เต้ Art Man กลับมาแล้ว!! วันนี้ขอเชิญชม รีวิวงาน ART SG งานแสดงศิลปะใหม่ล่าสุดที่ได้ประกาศไว้ว่าจะจัดงานให้ใหญ่ที่สุดใน Southeast Asia โดยงานนี้เพิ่งจัดไปในช่วงสุดสัปดาห์ที่ผ่านมา ระหว่างวันที่ 12-15 มกราคม 2023…
Musée d’Orsay tap on NFT and AI to get the new target market. Start with Van Gogh Exhibition
The famous Musée d’Orsay in France is partnering with the Tezos Foundation to leverage NFT (Non-Fungible Token) and Blockchain technology, rolling out various art-related activities through next year.
Yakishime: Earth Metamorphosis Exhibition
“Yakishime ยากิชิเมะ: ปั้นดิน เปลี่ยนโลก” นิทรรศการที่จะพาเราไปรู้จักกับศิลปวัฒนธรรมญี่ปุ่นในแง่มุมต่างๆ ผ่าน “ยากิชิเมะ” เครื่องปั้นดินเผาดั้งเดิมที่เริ่มได้รับความนิยมอย่างมากประมาณ 800 กว่าปีที่แล้ว โดยใช้เทคนิคการทำแบบปราศจากการเคลือบ แต่แทนด้วยการเผาแบบอุณหภูมิสูงประมาณ 1200 - 1300 องศา เพื่อให้ดินเหนียวจับตัวกันจนแน่นจนเกิดปรากฏการณ์ที่เรียกว่า “ยากิชิเมรุ” หรือ ทำให้เป็นแก้วนั่นเอง
The Flash NFT: Warner Bros latest movie release on blockchain
Warner Bros. Discovery recently revealed that their new superhero movie, "The Flash," will soon be available for purchase as a non-fungible token (NFT) via the blockchain service Eluvio, starting from July 18. This makes "The Flash" the latest blockchain movie from the company.
Angelina Jolie Takes Over Basquiat’s Former Studio in New York
Angelina Jolie has signed a long-term lease for a building that used to be the studio of two art world superstars , Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat, for a period of 8 years to preserve art and utilize the space for her new creative business the “Atelier Jolie.” The building is located at 57 Great Jones Street in New York, which Warhol originally purchased in 1970. When Basquiat met him, he asked to rent the second floor to live and create his art from 1983 until the end of his life in 1988. The building has three floors and approximately 613 square meters of space. The front façade features graffiti artwork by anonymous artists. John Roesch and Garrett Kelly, both directors of real estate agency Meridian Capital Group, which manages the building mentioned that Jolie intends to preserve the building’s original atmosphere to showcase the working environment of Basquiat, and…
Phattharakorn Singthong: “Consequences of the World and Life”
Phattharakorn Singthong: “Consequences of the World and Life'” “Phattharakorn Singthong and his latest exhibition ‘Consequences of the World and Life,’ which is a sequel of the artist’s showcase which previously hold at the newly opened art space, in Chiang Mai-Noname Art Gallery. This exhibition features a collection of large-scale abstract artworks that about 10 meters long, filled with narratives of the exploration of the essence of nature, the axioms of the world . The exhibition now can be appreciated at ICONSIAM in Bangkok. The free form lines and shape in canvases, some adorned with colors while others are in bold black and white. The elongated canvases create an impression as if these lines are seeking to embark on a journey in search for value meaning of something. The Origins of Exhibitions “It all started when I began contemplating that there should be a deeper purpose beyond mere creation and commercialization…
9 Trend of Art: AI Envisioning the Future of Artistic Landscape in Next Century
I asked ChatGPT4 to forecast the trend of art in the next century. Here the nine trends of art in the future
Banksy’s First Exhibition in 14 Years
“Banksy’s First Exhibition in 14 Years since 2009” The Cut & Run exhibition is an officially authorized exhibition by Banksy, showcasing his artworks from the past 25 years. It is also a comprehensive solo presentation of his works in the past 14 years since 2009.” After opening to the public yesterday, online tickets are now sold out for the next two weeks. Those who wish to visit must queue starting from 8 a.m. in front of at the Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow (GOMA) in Scotland. Highlight and Why GOMA? The exhibition features various personal artifacts and stencils, that have never been shown anywhere before. Many of them are used to create Banksy’s famous artworks. This provides insights into the origins and creative process behind Banksy’s renowned artworks. Additionally, the highlights also includes the design of self-destructing mechanism for “Girl with Balloon” (2006), which gained significant attention when it was…
