The sweet taste of sharing

14 Sept 04:46 Key points summarised by AI

The 'Survive! cookies' project, featured at a Bangkok Art and Culture Centre exhibition by Design for Disasters (D4D), empowers vulnerable youth by teaching them baking and trading skills.
D4D, a non-profit founded in 2010, shifted its focus from disaster infrastructure aid to sustainable investment in children's development through its 'Lom Tai Peek' project.
Youth like Tawan and Atitaya, from disadvantaged backgrounds, gain crucial skills in bookkeeping, management, and sales through the cookie project, boosting their self-esteem and future prospects.
D4D founder Vipavee Kunavichayanont emphasizes providing opportunities and encouraging active pursuit of aspirations, demonstrating that shared investment can transform lives.

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.