Chiang Mai's Warhol
Chiang Mai art gallery DC opened last weekend at the Tha Pae Gate with more than 30 works by foreign and local artists including Araya Rasjarmrearnsook, Rirkrit Tiravanija, Navin Rawanchaikul and the late Montien Boonma.
Owned by Bangkok-based collector Disaphol Chansiri, the 200-square-metre gallery debuts with the exhibition “Highlight Lights Series No 1”, which also features pieces by Man Ray, Josef Beuyes, Andy Warhol, Jeff Koons and Huang Yan from Disaphol’s personal collection. The gallery is open by appointment. Admission is free. Call (089) 855 0868.
It’s skull time
Swiss watchmaker Tendence and Crystal Head Vodka are now selling the Gulliver Skull. It has a case of stainless steel and hi-tech polycarbonate, a three-H quartz movement, and a glittering dial with a silver-and-gold skull. It costs Bt15,900 at Siam Paragon, the Emporium, Central stores and Paradise Park. Learn more at www.TendenceWatches.com or the “TendenceThailand” page on Facebook.
Fixer-upper
With flood victims in mind, AP Property has produced an updated manual on home reconstruction. It has tips on refurbishing the floors, walls, stairs and doorways, in any material, and cleaning wallpaper, carpets, curtains and furniture. Get your free copy at any AP sales office. Call (02) 610 3333.
