Dr. Seuss' 'How the Grinch stole Christmas!' gets a sequel

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A sequel to Dr. Seuss's 1957 classic, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!", titled "How the Grinch Lost Christmas!", is scheduled for release on September 5th.
The new book, written by Alastair Heim and illustrated by Aristides Ruiz, picks up one year after the original, with the Grinch attempting to win Who-ville's Christmas Crown and learning that the holiday's true spirit isn't about winning.
This authorized sequel, developed by Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Random House Children’s Books, aims to answer fan questions about the Grinch's life after his heart grew three sizes, teaching another valuable lesson about the true spirit of Christmas.

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

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"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.