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Bangkok, pixelated
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 11/12/2015
» Known as the "Godfathers of Pixel" to their cult following, three-piece digital art group eBoy recently unveiled its latest Bangkok-themed pixelated masterpieces, as part of Central Festival Eastville's grand opening. Guru chats with the trio, Kai Vermehr, Steffen Sauerteig and Svend Smital, about bringing their unique style of art to our city.
96 Cicadas
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 13/11/2015
» Five contemporary performance artists will take on Franz Kafka's most influential works in an exciting crossroads of style and storytelling, during the Unfolding Kafka Festival. Guru speaks with one of the artists, Berlin-based Yoko Seyama, whose piece based on Kafka's Der Bau (The Burrow) is currently showing.
The art of monstrosity
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 30/10/2015
» Mary Shelley would be rolling in her grave if she knew about a real school that teaches students how to make monsters. OK, perhaps students at the Make Up Arts and Technique School at Wang Thonglang (near Rajamangala Stadium) aren't going grave-digging at night to find the body parts they need, but they do spend weeks, sometimes nearly a month, making purposely messed-up facial parts from scratch.
On close examination
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 24/07/2015
» "Synthesis" brings together eight emerging artists from Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, showcasing their visual translation of the exhibition's titular word. Guru speaks with Promthum Woravut, 29, one of the featured artists, about the exhibition.
Toying with art
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 17/07/2015
» Whether you know it by name or not, you'll probably recognise a Be@rbrick collectable. Some call it a toy. Some call it art. MediCom, its creator, calls it a canvas. Since its conception in Japan in 2001, Be@rbrick has collaborated with hundreds of artists, brands, and companies from all over the world to produce thousands of teddy bear-shaped models with unique looks and personalities. It is these infinite possibilities, made from a variety of materials, including wood, felt and rubber, that keep Be@rbrick alive among its global fan base. Guru talked to a few fans at last week's grand opening of the Be@rbrick World Wide Tour II in Bangkok.
Fresh waves of talent
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 10/07/2015
» Under the endearing new slogan “We Grow Together”, Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Communication Arts (Nitade Chula) presents the 22nd Kangjor festival, featuring the vision and talents of this year’s crop of graduates.