Moo Deng Diplomacy: Thailand’s Unexpected Soft Power?

The moment I watched a makeup tutorial inspired by Moo Deng, the pygmy hippo from Thailand which is current now internet rockstar, by renowned influencer Mei Pang, who have over 3 million followers on Instagram, I realized that the "Moo Deng phenomenon" had dominated every sector, from art and sports to cinema and beyond.

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…

Seoul: Asia’s New Art Capital?

For the past 4–5 years, there has been growing discussion about Seoul becoming Asia's new art capital. Today, I can confidently say that Seoul, South Korea, has secured its spot on the global art map!