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Indonesian Heritage Society: 50 Years Old and Counting!

On 29 February 2020, the Indonesian Heritage Society (IHS) will celebrate 50 years of volunteerism in support of Jakarta’s museums.

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Culture A Story of Melanesians,  A Lamentation to Mother Nature

A Story of Melanesians,  A Lamentation to Mother Nature

Garin Nugroho’s Planet - Sebuah Lament shows the rare voice and the body of work from Melanesians, rendering an environmental awakening that resonates with the global meditation about the hope for humanity and nature.

Culture The Discovery of Australia Told through Maps

The Discovery of Australia Told through Maps

Despite being inhabited for up to 60,000 years, the continent of Australia was, for much of history, isolated from the rest of the world. Our friend from Indies Gallery Kemang, Sake Santema, told us the story.

Culture Arts and the City in the Eye of Hafiz Rancajale

Arts and the City in the Eye of Hafiz Rancajale

NOW! Jakarta sat down with Indonesian artist, educator, and curator Hafiz Rancajale who believes that arts soften our mentality and reduce chaos.

Culture Garin Nugroho's Contemporary Performance ‘Planet - Sebuah Lament’ is a Prayer to Mother Nature

Garin Nugroho's Contemporary Performance ‘Planet - Sebuah Lament’ is a Prayer to Mother Nature

Taking place from 17 to 18 January at Teater Jakarta, Garin Nughroho’s Planet-Sebuah Lament links the cost of human greed to natural damage, presented in theatrical performance.