Zooming in on the ‘New Normal’

14 Sept 05:14 Key points summarised by AI

The "Changing Asia – New Normal" photo exhibition, co-organized by China Daily and Asia News Network, is currently on show in Bangkok, coinciding with APEC 2022.
Showcasing 78 selected photographs from 18 Asian countries, the exhibition documents how Asians adapted to daily life changes across work, recreation, health, and education during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The collection features powerful visual narratives, from innovative virtual Chinese New Year family photos to poignant images of overwhelmed cremation halls, highlighting both resilience and the pandemic's profound impact on communities.

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.