The beautiful murals of Suphan Buri
Suphan Buri province has 31 temples with beautiful wall paintings from the time of King Rama V and later. Images from the life of Buddha, everyday scenes and mythical animals. A lust for the eye.
Discover Thailand (16): The Thai culture
Before we discuss Thai culture, it is good to define the concept of culture. Culture refers to the entire society in which people live. This includes the way people think, feel and act, as well as the traditions, values, norms, symbols and rituals they share. Culture can also refer to specific aspects of society such as art, literature, music, religion, and language.
The Ramakien: the Thai national epic with Indian roots
The Ramakien, the Thai version of the Indian Ramayana epic, written down from Sanskrit by the poet Valmiki more than 2.000 years ago, tells the timeless and universal story of the confrontation between good and evil.
Thawan Duchanee, an international painter (1939 – 2014)
Last Sunday, the NVTPattaya again held the annual car rally event with wide interest. This mainly took place in the vicinity of Pattaya East. A beautiful nature reserve with many surprise elements. One of them was the visit to “The Museum of Buddhist Art”. Many international masterpieces are displayed here.
Workshops in Thailand
During my holidays in Thailand (there are now many) I walk into an art studio in every place, if there is one.
Modern and contemporary art in Bangkok
In 'The Nation' I read the report that the official opening of a very special exhibition about the development of modern and contemporary art in Thailand will take place on September 5th.