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PHOTO ESSAY : COINCIDENCES IN THE STREET

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TEXT & PHOTO: KANTAYA NEW

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This photo essay collects unplanned street moments where timing, color and gesture align by chance. 

On streets I know well, I look for visual connections between people and their surroundings: someone walking or pausing in front of a mural or poster, a passer-by echoing an image on a wall, or a person whose movement suddenly fits the background. 

I am drawn to scenes that make me laugh, pause, or stop and wonder, “Did that really happen?” The photographs invite a second look at ordinary places and how coincidences can change the way we see the street.

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Kantaya New is a Thai–Singaporean street and conceptual photographer based in Singapore. Her street work focuses on playful visual coincidences in public space. 

Her work has been exhibited internationally and has received recognition in competitions such as Sony Alpha: MX Street Photo Contest (1st Prize, 2025), Women Street Photographers Artist Residency (Shortlisted, 2025), Fujifilm Moment Street Photo Awards (2nd Prize, 2024), LensCulture Critics’ Choice (Winner, 2023) and Sony World Photography Awards (Shortlist, 2022 – Open Competition and Alpha Female Awards).

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PHOTO ESSAY : SPECTRUM OF SOLITUDE: A TAPESTRY OF URBAN LIFE

TEXT & PHOTO: CHEVAN LIKITBANNAKON 

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In “Spectrum of Solitude,” a captivating series of photographs, the lens delves into the intricate dynamics of urban existence, capturing moments of connection, introspection, and cultural immersion amidst the backdrop of parks, museums, and bustling streets. Each image is a brushstroke in the larger canvas of urban life, revealing the nuanced interplay between solitude and companionship, culture and art.

The series opens with scenes of people basking in the warmth of companionship, laughing, and sharing stories in the verdant embrace of city parks or cozy cafes. Friends and lovers alike find solace in each other’s company. Their joy is palpable against the backdrop of urban landscapes. Yet, interspersed among these moments of camaraderie are glimpses of solitary figures lost in thought amidst the hustle and bustle of city life. These solitary moments offer a poignant counterpoint to the vibrant energy of communal gatherings, inviting viewers to contemplate the beauty of introspection and self-discovery.

As the series unfolds, cultural immersion takes center stage, with photographs capturing the diverse tapestry of traditions and expressions that define urban landscapes. From the hushed halls of museums, where art and history intertwine, to the vibrant streets pulsating with the rhythms of different cultures, each image is a testament to the richness of human experience found within the city’s embrace.

“Spectrum of Solitude” is more than just a collection of photographs; it is a visual symphony that celebrates the multifaceted nature of urban life. Through the lens of street photography, viewers are invited to explore the delicate balance between connection and solitude, culture and art, discovering beauty in the everyday moments that shape our urban experiences.

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With a background in filmmaking, Chevan Likitbannakon is a Thai-Egyptian passionate visual storyteller, particularly through the visual arts – painting, photography, music videos, and filmmaking. There are fleeting moments where I glimpse the essence of the subject(s) I capture. That is the story I tell. And I become part of that story by being behind the camera and documenting that particular moment. It could be a feeling, or a thought, or a look, that is revealed in the captured moment – one that was perhaps previously unseen. 

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PHOTO ESSAY : BANGKOK URBAN STORIES

TEXT & PHOTO: HIROTARO SONO

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I always try to find the stories hidden in the details when I walk in urban spaces.
Especially about the relationship between spaces and people.

Why does this space seem comfy?” “What element makes an atmosphere like this?”

Urban Spaces are created by humans. So it is full of someone’s ideas.
And the amount of ideas are too much to understand in a second.
So if we want to enjoy our urban walk, we have to fully concentrate to catch these ideas and stories hidden in an urban space. 

I shoot when I feel like I am able to notice stories,
for my inspiration to design architecture,
and for my happiness to be shared with someone.

This is my point of view.
And this is my Bangkok.

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Hirotaro Sono (Hiro) is a Japanese Photographer one who captures and shares the emotion of space and people. and an Architect one who designs the emotion of space and people.

hirotarosono.com
instagram.com/sono_thai.jp

AWAKEN DESIGN STUDIO

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WHO
We call ourselves in Thai as “Tuen DESIGN STUDIO”, (Tuen in Thai is ‘ตื่น’ means Wake) but we named our team’s English name “AWAKEN DESIGN STUDIO”. The reason why our team have different name in different language is because a part of suggestion from Ajarn Ban, Theeraphon Niyom, a national artist, also the person we respect said that “Who on earth would pronounce your “TUEN” in English aloud correctly!?”

WHAT
“What?” is the most asked question we got after we introduced the team name “TUEN”. Because our customers and suppliers probably not sure if they heard the name correctly.

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