The Ministry of Culture has announced the artistic team for Thailand Biennale, Phuket 2025, scheduled to take place from November 2025 to April 2026. This fourth edition of Thailand Biennale will explore the theme “Niranthara” (Eternal Kalpa), focusing on the sustainable relationship between humans and nature. Artistic directors for this edition are Arin Rungjang, a 2020 Silpathorn Award recipient and one of Thailand’s representatives at the 55th Venice Biennale in 2013, and Associate Professor David Teh from the National University of Singapore, known for his extensive writings on contemporary art in Thailand and Asia. The curatorial team includes experienced veteran Marisa Pantiratshudi and Hera Chan. The concept “Niranthara” was described to use various art forms to examine the sustainable relationship between humans and nature, addressing the challenges of coexistence and the vulnerability of the natural world. It will explore themes of technology, resource use, ecosystem degradation, and capitalist exploitation, while…
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KAWS:HOLIDAY 11th – Shanghai
‘KAWS:HOLIDAY’ returns with its world tour, following last year’s visit to Prambanan Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Indonesia. This year, the 11th destination is Shanghai North Bund, a hot tourist spot in Shanghai, China. Here, we’ll see Companion lying down, cradling the bright moon at night, reflecting the Mid-Autumn Festival. For collectors, AllRightsReserved, the organizer, will offer various memorabilia including models, hoodies, mugs, and mooncakes in special metal boxes, among other items. KAWS:HOLIDAY 11th will be open for viewing from August 29 to September 1, 2024. A Pop-Up Store will open at Jing An Kerry Center Shanghai from August 28 onwards. Online shopping available at DDT Store on the same night at 10:00 PM. Photo: s.yin.h
World’s Largest Hirono Exhibition Makes Global Debut in Thailand
The "Hirono Bangkok Art Exhibition and Event," the world's largest showcase of Hirono art, has made its international debut in Thailand, covering an impressive 2,400 square meters.
Singapore Art Week 2024 Review: 5 Courses of Chili Crab
Singapore Art Week 2024 showcased vibrant works, echoing spicy chili crab's zest and marking its ambition as global art destination. Delve in with Tae Art Man
Vatican Selects Maurizio Cattelan for Venice Biennale 2024 Pavilion
In a surprising move, the Vatican has chosen Maurizio Cattelan as one of the artists to create work for The Holy See Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2024, scheduled from April 20 to November 24, 2024.
AI Creates Realistic Videos: Sora from ChatGPT
AI Creates Realistic Videos: Sora AI-powered video generation is here! OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT, have unveiled a new AI model named “Sora,” which means “sky” in Japanese. Sora can generate highly realistic animated videos with a maximum length of one minute. Users can input text descriptions (prompts), static images, or even existing videos to extend them further. Check out some examples of what this new AI can do in terms of video quality. The prompt for this clip was: A stylish woman walks down a Tokyo street filled with warm glowing neon and animated city signage. She wears a black leather jacket, a long red dress, and black boots, and carries a black purse. She wears sunglasses and red lipstick. She walks confidently and casually. The street is damp and reflective, creating a mirror effect of the colorful lights. Many pedestrians walk about. For this clip, the prompt was:…
Thailand Soft Power Art Panel announces updated roster, Still no national artists included
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).…
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…
