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Printed matter
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 20/05/2016
» As we're heading into summer -- on the international calendar, we mean -- what we can expect is to see designers bringing out all kinds of fabulous prints to mirror the season's playful vibe. Because summer is just not summer without brilliant prints. Whether you're absolutely prepared to flaunt print in the form of dresses, shirts or swimwear or now worrying over a closet full of solids, we wanted to fill your brain with knowledge about a few bold prints that recently walked down the summer runway.
Through the Cracker Box
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 20/05/2016
» Nova Contemporary Gallery's inaugural exhibition, "Today is the Day: The Proposition of our Future", is a poignant exposition on the aftermath of Fukushima, told collectively through the multimedia works of 10 artists. Renowned Japanese film artist Ryusuke Ito is among the batch of voices and contributes to the collection an evocative installation you'd need to appreciate for a few minutes from multiple angles. Originally titled "All Things Considered", Ito's piece is a video installation capturing a replica of the Fukushima Daiichi power plant's interior as well as the inside of a Japanese person's apartment -- seemingly tranquil, but in reality, narrative of livelihoods arrested by disaster.
Grunge princess all grown up
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 13/05/2016
» Before we dive into today's style story, let's take a short quiz. At one point in your life, did you ever consider Avril Lavigne a style icon? Have you ever dyed your hair a colour that wasn't just brown or blonde? Do you approve of tattoos, piercings or a partially shaved head? Do you still listen to punk rock music?
It's Bungee, Babe
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 13/05/2016
» You'd think that by now, with all the workout methods at our disposal, there isn't a muscle we haven't used. As a regular gym-goer and dedicated dabbler of fitness fads, I thought so -- until I signed up for a bungee dance class.
The Bee's knees
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 06/05/2016
» With Thonglor's famous brunch quarters, Roast, relocated to its new home at the Commons, Seenspace's second floor has welcomed a new tenant, Honey. Walk through the same doors to a brand new environment: Honey has got a much brighter and open interior than the former. Aside from the pleasing white and yellow colour palette established by furniture, we adore other subtle cues ascribing to the life of bees. Look closely at the white wallpaper around the bar, for instance, and you'll see the hexagonal pattern of honeycomb. Look up, and there's more geometry, this time alluding to flora from which bees collect the saccharine precursor to honey. Most inconspicuous of all are the overhead lights' assorted encasements. The owner tells us the spherical cages and cylindrical shades are inspired by beekeepers' headgear.
Putting the "in" in indie
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 29/04/2016
» Day in and day out of listening to global hits can lead to getting fed up of "today's music". If you've already resolved to driving in silence or you're desperately revisiting records from three decades ago or more, you may be overlooking gems that are playing right in front of you.
She wears the pants
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 22/04/2016
» Skirts. Pros: Cute, easy to go to the bathroom. Cons: Riding up, not being able to run at full speed, unintentional bum-flashing, fearing stairs and escalators more than you should, not being able to sit comfortably or quickly if sitting's even a possibility and, of course, "chub rubbing" if you don't have supermodel thighs.
The age of precision
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 15/04/2016
» We've all heard of those ridiculously fit grandparents who run marathons or have abs that make us question what we're doing with our lives. At some point you've had to ask yourself, "If that's 60, 70, 80 or 100 years old, then how old am I?" In the past, this would have just been left as a hypothetical question to emphasise your feelings of inadequacy, but with the technology that exists today, you can now actually find out how old your body is.
Native globish
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 08/04/2016
» Considering the number of micro-schools in Thailand for teaching English, and yet our notoriously low proficiency in the language, there is clearly a disconnect between what's on offer and what we need. An online-based start-up by the name of Globish Academia, however, is staunchly determined to break the stalemate. Having recently triumphed on the television show Tiger Wings, receiving a B3-million kickstart from Tan Passakornnatee of Ichitan and Paiboon Damrongchaitham of GMM Grammy, Globish Academia is an undeniable rising star in the tutoring school industry, because of an approach traditional educators may find unorthodox. We catch up with one of the founders, 25-year-old "Juice" Chuencheewan Wongsaeree, to talk about the new kind of English that could finally make a difference for this nation.
Karmic Art
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 01/04/2016
» For the last two decades, Anita Bose has been travelling throughout India, working with various local traditional artists and discovering for herself an art form rich in culture, thought and heritage. Identifying her work as contemplative art, Anita brings a unique collection entitled "Ordinary Miracle" to our city. Guru has a chat with the self-taught artist about what's in store for us in her latest exhibition.