Thai artist blends history and gaming in an installation that puts visitors in control

Growing up, Thai artist Nawin Nuthong loved playing video games, especially Civilization, where players can create empires as historical leaders. Drawn to playing as King Ramkhamhaeng, who ruled the Sukhothai Kingdom from 1279 to 1298 in what is now Thailand, Nawin soon became interested in how history is constructed. The 33-year-old now combines his twin passions for history and video games through his multimedia practice, which examines how new technology shapes and advances societies. His...