The Little Prince through the lens of Buddhism

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Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's 'The Little Prince' has been translated into Pali, an ancient Buddhist language, and launched at Wat Pho, marking a unique cross-cultural collaboration blending French literature, Buddhism, and Thai craftsmanship.
This groundbreaking Pali edition aims to make the sacred language more accessible by applying it to a modern, secular work, offering monastic students an alternative literary approach to their studies.
The translation reinterprets the novella through a Buddhist lens, with characters embodying human defilements (like conceit and greed) and the prince's journey symbolizing an inward quest for understanding and release from worldly attachments.
Part of the 'Little Prince in Thai Dialects Project,' this edition supports education and underprivileged communities, with proceeds funding scholarships and aid, and future plans include a Braille version.

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.