The year of ‘Eat-fluencer'

14 Sept 02:12 Key points summarised by AI

Online 'Eat-fluencers' significantly shaped 2024's food landscape, reviving classic dishes and propelling ordinary items to viral fame, according to Line Man.
Top viral dishes included cheese tea, which saw a sevenfold increase in orders, and banana cake, which inspired over 2,000 restaurants and boosted orders by 115%.
Social media influencers played a crucial role, with personalities like Bew Varaporn driving the immense popularity of specific items such as Bonnana's banana cake.
Cultural moments, like the 'Moo Deng' incident, also sparked food trends, leading to a 50% surge in searches for dishes like leg of pork with rice on the Line Man platform.

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.