Japan's first tuna auction of the year 2022 takes place Thursday

13 Sept 13:42 Key points summarised by AI

Tokyo's Toyosu fish market hosted its first tuna auction of 2022, with a 211-kilogram tuna selling for the highest price of 16.9 million yen to the Onodera Group restaurant chain.
The market's special observation deck reopened to visitors after a COVID-19 closure, allowing 27 daily guests to watch the bidding, a reduction from 120 before the pandemic.

Bright at Midnight: Conceptual echoes of Bas Jan Ader Arrive in Bangkok

Today 15:13 Key points summarised by AI

"Bright at Midnight" marks the first institutional exhibition in Asia of Dutch conceptual artist Bas Jan Ader, showcasing his enigmatic work at Bangkok Kunsthalle until January 10, 2027.
The exhibition delves into Ader's legacy, exploring themes of vulnerability and the ephemeral, made more poignant by his 1975 disappearance at sea during an art project.
It encourages viewers to engage with art beyond its material form, featuring key pieces like "Thoughts unsaid, Then forgotten," "Light vulnerable objects threatened by eight cement bricks," and the haunting film "Launch of the Ocean Wave."
A highlight is the planned live transformation of "Light vulnerable objects threatened by eight cement bricks" in 2026, where ropes will be cut, creating a new layer of art from the destructive impact.
The exhibition challenges conventional art consumption, advocating for a deeper appreciation of conceptual and research-driven artistic practices over mere fascination with art as an asset class.