From out of the flood
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Never one to shy away from politics, activist-artist Vasan Sitthiket opened his latest exhibition, "Hypocrisy", yesterday at the Thavibu Gallery in the Silom Galleria.
The exhibition explores “hypocrisy” and its many facets, with special reference to the troubles in the Middle East.
Up on the walls is a series of paintings while sprouting from the floor is an installation of Thai palad khik amulets carved from wood recovered from last year’s floods.
The show runs until June 9. Visit www.Thavibu.com for more.
Environmental browsing
Though it opened last June, HSBC has now officially handed keys to the energy-saving Green Library over to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.
One of the first buildings in Thailand to win the internationally accepted green-building standard and mark of excellence, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, the library was converted from a vacant BMA building in Her Majesty the Queen’s 60th Birthday Park in Lat Krabang’s Rom Klao community.
The building and surrounding area have been designed in accordance with the eco-friendly, green-construction principles.
Schneider Electric (Thailand) supplied the electrical system and the library is wired with sensors that control lighting and air-conditioners.
Earth-friendly features include heat-resistant paint on the roof and walls, recycled solar panels, a water supply from naturally replenished sources and furniture made from recycled materials.
It’s open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm and admission is free.
Secrets from the Chateau
Christian Dior has once again stolen inspiration from the Chateau de Versailles.
Since the brand’s first couture collection, Dior has named several outfits after features at the palace. And Dior’s 60th anniversary show, “Orangerie of Versailles”, was held there. Dior returns to the palace again for the ad campaign for its autumn 2012 collection.
Called “Secret Garden – Versailles”, the ad is directed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin and features Daria Strokous who takes us on a tour through the Hall of Mirrors, the salons and into the French gardens, where she joins Melissa Stasiuk and Xiao Wen Ju.
To view it, visit www.Dior.com.
