Rintang Azhar
The Champion of Multimedia Theatrical Storytelling
When Brigitte Schär takes to the stage, she owns it. As soon as she steps into the limelight, she is a writer, a singer and a performer all at once. The 59-year-old started her career as a storyteller in 1988 in Switzerland and has been performing worldwide since. On her way to this year’s Ubud Writers and
Mercedez-Benz Showcases 32 Luxury and Sports Cars
German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz currently holds an exhibition to display 32 cars of its latest line-up of luxury and sports model at the STAR EXPO 2017, which takes place at Ciputra Artpreneur in South Jakarta. Until 29 October, visitors can see the company’s new generation of compact cars, sedans, SUVs and dream cars. At the AMG Corner, the visitors have the opportunity to witness the various high-performance cars up and close. In order
Indonesia and Georgia Collaborate on Human Evolution Research
Indonesia’s Ministry of Education and Culture teamed up with the Embassy of Georgia to develop a research about human evolution. This cooperation and knowledge exchange was motivated by the commitment of both countries to preserve primordial heritage. To show the importance and results of their collaborative efforts, the Ministry and the Embassy of Georgia held the exhibition “Prehistoric Heritage” at the National Museum of Indonesia from October 24 to
Promoting Indonesian Artists on Both Local and Global Stage
At the beginning of their career, young artists need a platform to showcase their works in order to establish themselves in the art industry and be recognized. In addition to major art exhibitions, such as Jakarta Biennale, Art Stage Jakarta and ARTJOG, the private sector plays an increasingly important role to promote the works of
Enjoying The Place with Live Music and Performance in Jakarta
Let go of your stress and enjoy the fun at Jakarta’s best restaurants, bars and lounges. Photos courtesy of iStock/NOWJAKARTA There may not always be a music concert every weekend in the Big Durian, but the city never runs out of options when it comes to entertainment. For those looking to chill after a long
Grand Indonesia Takes You to Hong Kong Disneyland – For Real
Christmas holidays are around the corner and Hong Kong Disneyland brings excitement to Grand Indonesia, Jakarta’s biggest mall. As the nearest Disney theme park to Indonesia, Hong Kong Disneyland will enchant visitors to the mall by providing a glimpse into its festive and miraculous Christmas celebration. From 30 November to 7 January, several areas of the mall will
Look Inside The Indonesian Fashion Designers Association Trend Show 2018
At the end of the year, a number of big fashion brands such as Dior, Louis Vuitton and Fendi hold big exhibitions to showcase their designers’ journey in creating collections throughout the year and to highlight how they influence the trends in fashion from a cultural perspective. The Indonesian Fashion Designers Association (IPMI) organized recently hosted
No Chipotle, Check Restaurants to Celebrate National Nachos Day in Jakarta
On November 6, United States America celebrates National Nachos Day annually. As the Mexican snack, Nachos is very popular in America, as well as Indonesian who also becomes fans of this exotic dish. In celebrating the day, Jakarta offers numerous Mexican restaurant and cafe which has variety menu of Nachos. According nationalnachosday.com, Nachos is popular
During Festive Season, The Margo Hotel Serves Singaporean Cuisine
From 1 November to 31 December 2017, The Margo Hotel has Singaporean cuisine promotion which is a rare opportunity for people to discover. During the holiday season, Singapore's culinary sensation is available for the guest who stay at the hotel or visit the hotel’s restaurant. As a seaport country with a large immigrant population, Singaporean
HAY Furniture: When Architecture Meets Fashion
Danish furniture brand HAY extends the market to Indonesia by launching interior, home decor, and accessories product in Jakarta. Brought to Indonesia exclusively by BWI, HAY will be the new option for people who look for furniture which have good taste in design, art, and fashion those like simplicity in its purest form. Next month,
Jakarta’s Best Music Schools
Music – and other hobbies for that matter – is something you must learn since early age. Photos courtesy of iStock/NOWJAKARTA While many musicians and singers claim that they are autodidacts, it is sometimes easiest to learn your trade by enrolling in a music school where skilled teachers and mentors show you how to play
Young Artists Highlight the Life for Money and Consumerism
"Money can’t buy happiness" is the common phrase that was implicitly at Le Money Art Exhibition. As the result of collaboration between Monstore and Greyhound, Young artists showcased their perspective of money in social necessity through contemporary artwork. The exhibition highlights how people are controlled by the money, the dependence of money, the lust for
Students Showcase Contemporary Artwork at Australian Independent School
Students from Australian Independent School recently presented their artworks at AIS Art Show. The annual event aims to further develop the students’ creative skills and encourage an appreciation of different art forms starting at a young age. Students from preschool 3 to Year 6 presented their original artworks at AIS Art Show to a very appreciative community. The theme of their works ranged from animals and humans to
