Experimental gay photo artist Dmitriy Gushchin is based in Boston, US. He initiated black and white film photography training from his father at the age of 12, managing personal darkroom and blending his own chemical solutions. While transitioning to color film and later to digital photography LGBTQ photographer mastered his technique as well as his philosophy and esthetics of art creation.

The Asia Pillars-Art Connection events boast an impressive network of artists in Thailand, bringing together over 100 Pillars of the arts community, including both artists and patrons, at each networking event, and featuring a gathering of around 350 artists.