Thanapol Virulhakul’s “The Retreat”: Dance, Uncontained
about 51 months ago (03/09/2020)
Thanapol Virulhakul's "The Retreat": Dance, Uncontained | ArtsEquator Thinking and Talking about Arts and Culture in Southeast Asia Articles March 9, 2020 By Amitha Amranand (1,350 words, 5-minute read) Thai dancer-choreographer Thanapol Virulhakul is certainly not the first artist to wonder whether art could become more of a part of our daily life nor to attempt through his art to make it more so. It is difficult to see that attempt in The Retreat , or to even understand much of his latest work without speaking to him or reading about his intention and process beforehand. Indeed, the project is so full of fascinating ideas that watching a performance will only give a small glimpse into the entire process.