JAL launches "Any Wear, Anywhere" clothing share service

23 Sept 03:34 Key points summarised by AI

Japan Airlines (JAL) and Sumitomo Corporation launched "Any Wear, Anywhere," a clothing rental service for foreign tourists and business travelers to Japan, aiming to reduce luggage and promote sustainable travel.
The service allows JAL passengers to rent clothing sets, sourced from excess apparel and pre-owned items, upon arrival at their destination, thereby minimizing baggage weight and visualizing environmental benefits like reduced CO2 emissions.
Sumitomo Corporation manages the entire logistics, including the reservation system, procurement, laundering, and hotel delivery of clothing, with a trial period scheduled until August 31, 2024.
Travelers can reserve clothing sets online at least one month in advance, providing JAL flight details, and conveniently pick up and return the items directly at their hotel.

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

Yesterday 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.