In some countries, there would not be any problem with art showing French revolutionaries replaced with cartoon cats and birds. But it may be a sensitive subject for Thailand's monarchy. For artist Yuree Kensaku, the country’s political situation shapes her work. Protesters in Thailand are calling for reform of the monarchy and other changes. "People have started their political awakening," said Kensaku. The Bangkok Art Biennale is now showing her latest artwork. It combines the influences of her Thai background with her experience making art in La Rochelle, France. There, historical works of art showing times of revolution gave her the ideas she uses now.
Title: Thai Artist’s Work Shows Political Awakening
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country’s political situation shapes her work.</span> <span data-start-time='22271' data-end-time='29292'>Protesters in Thailand are calling for reform of the monarchy and other changes.</span> <span data-start-time='29292' data-end-time='35083'>"People have started their political awakening," said Kensaku.</span> <span data-start-time='35083' data-end-time='41333'>The Bangkok Art Biennale is now showing her latest artwork.</span> <span data-start-time='41333' data-end-time='50271'>It combines the influences of her Thai background with her experience making art in La Rochelle, France.</span> <span data-start-time='50271' data-end-time='59438'>There, historical works of art showing times of revolution gave her the ideas she uses now.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div class='control-buttons'><button title='Back' class='back' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Play' class='play' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Pause' 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