New direction
published : 12 Mar 2021 at 04:00 Organic chicken popcorn.
Nan Bei, Rosewood Bangkok s snazzy Chinese restaurant, goes southwest by adding selected dishes from the Sichuan cookbook into its usually northern and southern offerings. The restaurant, whose name means the south and the north in Chinese, pays homage to the much-loved cuisine with A Taste Of Sichuan menu until Apr 30.
Executive chef Matthew Geng captures bold flavours, spiciness and appetising aroma that the cuisine is known for in six new dishes. White prawn with fish fragrant sweet & sour sauce (B880) is a delicious duet of sweet prawn and the savoury sauce that isn t too overwhelming while Phuket pineapple adds a refreshing touch to the dish. Organic chicken popcorn with dried chillies and roasted peanuts (B580) really pop with battered chicken and super crunchy rice cracker. Kurobuta pork fillet in Sichuan chilli paste (B680) has this succulent ratio of meat and fat, juic
The converse side of womanhood
Four emerging female artists put the spotlight on common attributes associated with women in Herspective
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To honour International Women s Day, SAC Gallery have introduced four female emerging artists in Herspective . The exhibition, on display at the Rosewood Bangkok reflects the converse side of womanhood through the artworks of Thidarat Chantachua, Praiya Ketkool, Thanathorn Suppakijjumnong and Aor Suthiprapha. If perspective means perceptions to other things in a natural understanding, Herspective tells a different spective through the talent and uniqueness of four hers .
Aor Suthiprapha Origins
Aor is a ceramic artist and designer, whose journey inward as a person to better herself is depicted in her artwork, which debuted in 2019. This was the beginning of a new series and is mostly about the development of my inner self. The pieces show that, when faced with difficult situations, your
Thidarat Chantachua
Mysterious Path, 2021
Embroidery and acrylic on fabric
45 x 45 cm
Thidarat Chantachua
Gravitation from Your Story, 2021
Embroidery and acrylic on fabric
110 x 80 cm
Thidarat uses threads to convey the dynamics between her Islamic faith and her Thainess. While her intricate sewing technique usually suggests the connection between all Muslims, she is bringing up a different topic this time. Gravitation speaks about heavy emotions, as those feelings weigh the artist down.
Praiya Ketkool
Praiya Ketkool, Star on Earth, 2020, Acrylic on linen, 100 x 120 cm
Both paintings from Praiya illustrate mundane roadside weed with an unusual celestial charm. In Flower Cracker, for example, the bunny tail grass resembles fireworks, while in another piece,
8 Great Art Shows to Check Out in March Share
As we settle into the month of March, the gallery scene in Bangkok remains as vibrant as ever, with art shows large and small
When talking about what the art scene in Bangkok has in store for gallery goers in March, there are plenty of interesting new shows and art spaces to seek out and explore. But do also keep in mind that BAB 2020 has had one more extension added to its run, as the artworks at The Prelude One Bangkok space, which includes a piece by Prateep Suthathongthai, will remain on view until the end of April. In addition, be sure to mark your calendars now for the upcoming Mango Art Festival, which takes over the riverside Lhong 1919 complex from April 3rd to April 6th (rescheduled from mid-February), and features works by some of Thailand’s rising art stars.