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Iftar in Cantonese Flair at Hakkasan Jakarta
During Ramadan, Hakkasan Jakarta offers an iftar dining experience featuring a delectable three-course Cantonese set menu. The culinary team has prepared Hakkasan’s exquisite signature dishes plus a number of Ramadan special creations to break your fast in style while enjoying Jakarta’s arresting cityscape view from the 25th and 26th floor of Alila SCBD. Yangzhou Rose is specially made for Ramadan Iftar menu this year.
19 Acts, Five Entertainment Zones, the Lead up to We The Fest 2019!
The most awaited summer festival in Indonesia, We The Fest 2019 is scheduled to be held from 19 to 21 July at Jakarta International Expo (JIEXPO) Kemayoran. Going with ‘Beyond the Music’, the three-day festival is expected to be a one-stop shop for art, fashion, food, and of course music. We The Fest 2019 is
Four Places to Enjoy Cocktails in Jakarta This Weekend
As the weekend approaches, it’s time to relax and enjoy a bit of the city’s many culinary offerings. We’ve got a list of places where you get some great cocktails – and more! Nestled in Kosenda Hotel in the trendy Wahid Hasyim neighbourhood, Awan Lounge offers cityscape scenery, perfect to enjoy Jakarta sunset and see the luminous sky
55 Artworks at Nusantara Exhibit Highlight Artists’ Creative Process to Reinterpret Traditional Arts
National Gallery holds its biannual Nusantara Exhibition “Kontraksi: Pascatradisionalisme” (Contraction: Post Traditionalism) where local artists across the country display 55 works in a challenge to traditional arts. Multidimentional work 'Jadilah Dirimu dari Bagian Dunia yang Terus Bergerak dan Beputar' by Dedy Shofianto is on display at 'Kontraksi: Pascatraditionalsime Exhibition' at National Gallery, Central Jakarta. Photo by Raditya
Gianyar Declared World Craft City
Gianyar Regency in Bali was recently named World Craft City, named for the area’s long history in craft creations that continue to actively boost its local economy. From Sukawati market, Batubulan to Celuk Village, including Tegallalang, local residents in Gianyar are powered by handicrafts, the most common occupation among its residents. Pexels/NOW!JAKARTA Gianyar Regency has
A Matter of Humans and Places
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara (Museum MACAN)’s latest exhibition “Matter and Place”. Visitor are queuing to enter Andra Martin’s installation “Elevation” at Museum MACAN. The exhibition “Matter and Place” is on until 21 July. Photo by Raditya Fadilla and Rintang Azhar/NOW!JAKARTA The six large-scale works from local and international artists focuses on the exploration of the
“Laut Kita” Exhibit Encourages us to Protect Marine Biodiversity
Sejauh Mata Memandang’s recent collection “Laut Kita” or Our Ocean is not only a theme to represent the idea behind its fashion design and textile pieces that takes inspiration from nautical beauty. It is also a collective campaign to encourage people to protect the ocean from ecological crisis, which are getting polluted with plastic waste. Exhibition and design
ARTOTEL Wahid Hasyim Continues the Brand’s Homage to Art and Urban Culture
ARTOTEL Group has recently opened ARTOTEL Wahid Hasyim, a hotel in Central Jakarta. Decorated with artwork done by local artists, ARTOTEL Wahid Hasyim is the eighth hotel operated by management and also the second hotel located in Jakarta under ARTOTEL brand. Five local emerging artists such as Lala Bohang, Rega Ayundya, Ricky Janitra, Restu Taufik Akbar, and Marishka
Europe on Screen 2019: 13 Days of Movies, Discussions and More
The longest running international film festival in Indonesia, Europe On Screen (EOS) returns this this month featuring 101 movie titles from 27 European countries and takes place from 18 – 30 April. Austrian heartwarming comedy film directed by Eva Eva Spreitzhofer, “What Have We Done to Deserve This?" will be screened at 2019 Europe on Screen.
A Conversation with the Dharmawangsa Jakarta’s Executive Chef Felix Budisetiawan
On 7 April, The Dharmawangsa will host a Super Brunch, themed “Parisian Picnic.” Chef Felix Budisetiawan reveals the story behind the team’s efforts to create this special event. The Dharmawangsa Jakarta’s Executive Chef Felix Budisetiawan. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA How has the Super Brunch at Dharmawangsa evolved to be the “biggest brunch in Jakarta” today? It’s
For Indonesian Women in the Arts, The Future is Now
The exhibition “Into the Future” at National Gallery was a collective statement on women in the 21st century. Lacquer Paint on plexiglass "31.85 (6.21462.106.84513)" by Syagini Ratna Wulan is on display at National Gallery. Photo by Rintang Azhar/NOW!JAKARTA Hailing from Jakarta, Bandung and Yogyakarta, Dita Gambiro, Erika Ernawan, Fika Ria Santika, Maharani Mancanagara, Restu Ratnaningtyas, Sanchia Hamidjaja,
Indonesia Showcases Betawi Culture in Superdesign Show 2019 at Milan Design Week this April
After its successful debut at the Superdesign Show last year, Indonesian Contemporary Art & Design by Artura will represent Indonesia at the world’s largest design exhibit, Milan Design Week 2019 from 7 to 14 April. With the theme “Essential Jakarta”, the Indonesian team, exhibiting for the second year, will showcase contemporary products inspired by Betawi Culture. Indonesian Contemporary
Argentine Flair at Sudestada Jakarta
Fans of Latin American culinary riches rejoice! Sudestada Jakarta is the latest addition to the city’s restaurants focusing on cuisine from the region. Recently opened in Menteng, Central Jakarta, diners are invited to samples decadent Argentine cuisine. Argentinian-Style Pizza (left) and Grilled Octopus (right) are available at Sudestada. Photo courtesy of Sudestada/NOW!JAKARTA In leafy Menteng,
