RADICAL ASIA: The Cyber Hell of YUEN HSIEH

A new wave of young, talented and rebellious creatives are coming through from Asia. Harnessing a respect for their tradition and unique cultural aesthetics, while at the same time still forward-looking and fearless in their execution. One such talent is that of Taiwan-born, Shanghai-based filmmaker and visual artist Yuen Hsieh; who after studying at esteemed institutions such as Central Saint Martins and The Royal College of Art, has constructed a twisted and radical vision of the future.

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Photography, ArtGATA Magazine
Underwater Pleasures: The Art of MANABU KOGA

In the depths of the early days of the internet, underwater-artist Manabu Koga found a community that shared his interest for the combination of cute girls and diving equipment. Since then he has cultivated a focused aesthetic and artistic career that encompasses all of the interests that he has held since he was a young child.

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Art, PhotographyJames Elliott
YEULE: The Glitch Princess

London-based artist yeule is like a digital angel, existing in a transient state, caught between the real and the imaginary. Their ethereal vocals float through the digital corridors of the internet, imbuing listeners with feelings of bittersweet melancholia, tinted with an achingly beautiful warmth.

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MusicJames Elliott
Celestial Blues: A Conversation with Kris Esfandiari - The Voice behind KING WOMAN

For Kris Esfandiari, the concept of Lucifer is not something to shy from, it’s a source of inspiration, a conduit for her creativity and expression. It’s the darkness that is relatable, a necessary quality that makes us all the more human. With new album Celestial Blues, Esfandiari and her band King Woman have created a heavy sonic experience, that is heartfelt, forceful, filled with enigmatic and mysterious imagery.

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MusicGATA Magazine
CHEN YUNG HUA: SERENITY THROUGH ART

A quest towards the nature of beauty, is an honourable purpose for anyone. Through the medium of photography, Taiwanese artist, Yung Hua Chen has developed a delicate aesthetic, that accentuates the beauty of the models and garments before her. Her images, using bold colours, delicate poses and a soft gaze produce a feeling that is intimate and personal for the viewer.

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PhotographyJames Elliott
EXTRAHUMAN - CHRONICLES OF FUTURE PAST: n1ghtn01se DANCEFLOORS

During a hot summer evening in Madrid, just when the air seems to blow a little bit cooler, youngsters and roaches head out to the streets for a plan till dawn.
The event we’ll narrate happened just below the plain streets of Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid, where some electronic music freaks know about the basement clubs, refuges for techno lovers.

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Music, ArtJames Elliott
Post Rave Glow: The Mindscape of BURIAL

Few artists have created such visual imagery through their music, like London producer Burial. Drawing inspiration from the mixtapes of his rave-obsessed older brother, Burial crafted a niche that pays homage to the various club subcultures of mid 90s UK.

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MusicJames Elliott