CityTales

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So... what is it, CityTales?

Over the course of 12 months, comic artists from cities in Germany and South-East Asia create an ongoing story each, inspired by certain themes set by Goethe-Institut for each month.
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Monthly Themes

2012, May: This is my City

2012, Jun: Soccer, the Global Sport

2012, Jul: People and Animals in Town

2012, Aug: Ramadan, Idul Fitri, Festivals

2012, Sep: Kitchen or Restaurant?

2012, Oct: Traffic and Movement

2012, Nov: Fashion, Chique and Style

2012, Dec: Christmas is... everywhere?

2013, Jan: Urban Quarters and Divisions

2013, Feb: Waterways and Riverbanks

2013, Mar: Music in Clubs and Streets

2013, Apr: CityTales - Highlights

BLOGGER

Bangkok: Songsin

Songsin Tiewsomboon, also known as "UP", is a young Thai graphic novel artist and comics writer.

Berlin: Mawil

Berlin's own Mawil relates his autobiographical experiences in charming and honest ways.

Hamburg: Sascha Hommer

Sascha Hommer from Hamburg is not only a comic artist but also a publisher.

Hanoi: Nguyen Thanh Phong

Nguyen Thanh Phong is a vietnamese comic artist who lives and works in Hanoi.

Jakarta: Beng Rahadian

Beng Rahadian is an Indonesian comic artist whose work has been published on a regular basis.

Kuala Lumpur: Sidney Tan

Sidney Tan is a Malaysian graphic artist known for his quirky illustrations and designs.

Manila: Lyndon Gregorio

In the Philippines, Lyndon Gregorio is a well-known artist, mainly thanks to his Beerkada comics.

Melbourne: Mandy Ord

Mandy Ord is a Melbourne-based comic artist with a distinct autobiographical style.

Singapore: Wee Tian Beng

Wee Tian Beng is a Singaporean manga artist who enjoys international recognition.

Links

This is where you'll find tons of links about comics, blogs, the Goethe-Institut and various other things.

If you're a comic artist, a blogger or an independent publisher, maybe you'd like to exchange links? Contact us and we'll see what we can do!

Contact & Imprint

Coordination:

Goethe-Institut Indonesia

Goethe-Institut Australia

Contact:

For further information please refer to blog coordinator Jochen Gutsch in Sydney.

web-editor@sydney.goethe.org

Credits:

Imprint

CityTales - Links and Further Reading