Emma Talbot Wins Max Mara Art Prize for Women
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Max Mara, Whitechapel Gallery and Collezione Maramotti are delighted to announce Emma Talbot as the winner of the Max Mara Art Prize for Women. This prestigious prize supports UK-based female artists who have not previously had a major solo exhibition.
The London-based artist works in painting, sculpture, installation, and drawing. Her practice investigates personal narrative, inner landscapes, and our relationship with nature and technology.
As the winner Talbot will spend six months in Italy on a bespoke residency planned for later this year, creating a new body of work to be shown in 2021 first at the Whitechapel Gallery and then at the Collezione Maramotti, Reggio Emilia, Italy.
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Beat the Heat and Step into Gaysorn Village’s exclusive fashion presentation “The Sunkissed Oasis”
Gather around, fashion enthusiasts! Gaysorn Village proudly presents a special fashion presentation, "The Sunkissed Oasis", featuring top designer brands from both Thailand and abroad. This event aims to foster a Like-Minded Community for fashion lovers and celebrate vibrant colors and the fun spirit of summer here in Bangkok. Charn Srivikorn, Chairman and Director of Gaysorn Property, shared his vision “At Gaysorn Village, we adore fashion as more than just products or clothing. It is a wonderful experience that we curated for our customers to inspire them while elevating fashion designers. ‘The Sunkissed Oasis’ tells the story of summer, the season full of zestful and refreshing moments for fashion lovers. This fashion show highlights the fascinating fashion looks, conveying the diversity of styles and exclusive summer trends, curated by three of Thailand’s most renowned stylists.” The fashion presentation unfolds in three sessions, curated by three highly skilled fashion stylist: “From Runways to Real Ways” by Pannatorn Sriprasert. This session focuses on the concept of Multi-Occasion Design, allowing creative runway pieces to be adapted for everyday wear. It showcases brands ranging from legendary Thai designers to new talents, such as FLYNOW, GONGDID DESIGN, JEMMIDORIS, ROSEMAN CLUB, TRIKUL and THE SRT X SIRINTRA. “Craft Your Uniqueness” by Wannaporn Poshyanonda. This session breaks away from the ordinary and embraces individuality, and highlights the power of femininity, offering fresh interpretations of the concept. The sophisticated yet summery vibes of this session are achieved with brands like DECORUM BIBLIOTHEQUE, DIANE VON FURSTENBERG, N°21, SOPHIA WEBSTER, and THE EDITION “The Eclectic Hidden Stories” by Ston Tantraporn. This last session explores the year’s key fashion trends, making everyday dressing for fashion lovers even more fun, featuring global brands from the CLUB 21 group such as CDG, JACQUEMUS, and COMME DES GARCONS Discover the bright summer fashion at Gaysorn Village, indulge in a vivid summer shopping experience—spend THB 6,500 / THB 50,000 / THB 500,000 to receive a Gaysorn Village Gift Voucher worth up to THB 1,300 all complemented by credit card cashback offers of up to 17% from March 7 to April 27, 2025.
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Botanical Grandeur
The ultra-luxury lifestyle in Phuket knows no limits. Botanica Luxury Villas unveils Botanica Grand Avenue to complete Phuket's premier ultra-luxury hub. Botanica Luxury Villas, the leader in Phuket's luxury pool villa market, is transforming the high-end real estate sector with significant progress on its premier development, Botanica Grand Avenue. This flagship project, situated in a prime location in the heart of Laguna Phuket, has already completed over 40% of construction and continues to attract strong reservation numbers. The uniqueness of this iconic project goes beyond offering luxurious residential pool villas and comprehensive facilities for sophisticated lifestyles. Botanica Grand Avenue is also home to HYTHE by Botanica, an ultra-luxurious condominium representing Botanica's first venture into the vertical segment. HYTHE features villa-style functions and designs that have already created a buzz with recently revealed project renderings. In response to exceptional demand from High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) and investors, Botanica Grand Avenue has unveiled a state-of-the-art Sales Gallery featuring plans for all projects in the area, models of every villa style, and, for the first time, three show units of the HYTHE condominium, alongside two pool villa show units – "Signature Tropical Balinese" and "Grand Forest" – now completed and ready for viewing. The Cherngtalay area, particularly in the Laguna zone, is recognized internationally as a prime location offering one of Thailand's most comprehensive luxury lifestyle ecosystems. It stands out for its world-class resorts, golf courses, renowned restaurants, and upscale beach clubs, along with premium facilities catering to both tourists and high-end residents. With continuous development, Laguna Phuket is emerging as Southeast Asia's center for luxury living. For details about HYTHE by Botanica and all projects: Tel: +66 81 324 2999 and +66 94 636 2836 Website: botanicaluxuryvilla.com
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KAWS:HOLIDAY Lands in Bangkok
Collaborating with AllRightsReserved (ARR) and local partner Central Embassy, the renowned artist KAWS presents a new chapter in the “KAWS:HOLIDAY” tour in Thailand as its latest celebrated destination, following recent appearances in Le Brassus, Switzerland, and Indonesia's Prambanan temple complex. Thailand, celebrated for its profound heritage where ancient traditions gracefully intertwine with contemporary creativity, offers an exceptionally fitting backdrop for this latest iteration of the "KAWS:HOLIDAY." This exhibition not only showcases the power of contemporary art but also shines a spotlight on Thailand's expanding influence within the international art community. The collaboration between KAWS and AllRightsReserved, alongside local partner Central Embassy and the significant backing of the BMA and TAT, further solidifies Bangkok's growing reputation as a global hub for premier international events. The Governor of Bangkok, Chadchart Sittipunt, affirmed the city's enthusiastic support for the project, recognizing the power of art to enrich the urban landscape and inspire its people. More than just an exhibition, "KAWS:HOLIDAY THAILAND" aims to connect art enthusiasts from around the world, seamlessly fusing creativity, location, and heritage to deliver an unforgettable artistic and cultural experience. Get ready to experience the massive COMPANION sculpture this May and be part of a world-class art event at "KAWS: HOLIDAY THAILAND." The exhibition will be open to the public from May 13th with the venue to be announced soon, stay tuned!