Documenta is an international art event that is held every 5 years in the city of Kassel [Germany]. It’s 12th documenta, documenta 12, opened in June and have already drawn thousands of visitors. One of the main projects of documenta 12 is the magazines project. For the first time in the documenta history, magazines are taking part as a mediator and a navigator to connect theory and practice in art, audience and artists, and art and society. After years of research more than 90 printed periodicals and on-line media have been invited to this innovative project. From Thailand, one bookazine entitled “Bangkok Documenta Magazine”, that was created by contributions of six printed periodicals and on-line media, is participating in the magazines project. And on Aug.11, four editors are invited to talk about the current situation of politics and media in Thailand as a lecture from 1 to 2pm at documenta halle. For the first time in Europe, four of the most important media in Thailand will talk about the true nature of Thai politics, the latest situation, and the forecast of the future for the international audience.
The King, the Army and YouTube ~Thai Forum: Report on the latest situation of politics and media in Thailand
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- Thanapol Eawsakul (Fah Diew Kan)
- Chuwat Rerksirisuk (Prachatai)
- Somkiat Tangnamo (Midnight University)
- Pinyo Trisuriyatamma (Open)
August 11, Saturday, 13:00-14:00, at documenta halle, documenta 12 (lecture is free of charge)
In the exhibition part, Thai artist Sakarin Krue-On is showing two projects, including the rice-planting project. For further information on documenta 12 please go to < www.documenta.de >
