Looking for Mumbaki in the Metropolis: Market and Maker in Art Fair Philippines and ALT ART
27Feb2026 When I saw Thai artist Pitchapa Wangprasertkul’s durational performance The Standard (2022, 2026), I felt a visceral sense of recognition. Encased in a transparent glass box for eight hours a day, the length of a standard workday, the artist-employee performs the actual tasks of a full-time worker. With her legs cramped and feet braced against the […]
Leading artists believe art could inspire change
Art can’t solve problems the world is facing but leading artists showcasing their works at the Bangkok Art Biennale 2022 (BAB2022) are positive that works of art could be a significant tool for change as they inspire and help create dialogue.
Thai youth protests undercut political establishment
Twenty-first century protests — ‘leaderless’, social media savvy and innovative — have challenged Thailand’s 20th century royalism and authoritarianism, targeting former army chief, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha’s government and the military–monarchy political regime. After a break in mid-December, the impact of the demonstrations on Thai politics can be evaluated.The&