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Chef of the Year: Maîtres Cuisiniers de France Gilles Marx
Chef Gilles Marx received Chef of the Year from the annual NOW! Jakarta Best Restaurant, Bar and Cafe Awards (BRBCA) 2019. Photo by Raditya Fadhilla/NOWJAKARTA The French Chef holds a trophy from Best Restaurant, Bar and Cafe Awards (BRBCA) 2019. The creative mind behind French fine-dining restaurant AMUZ, Chef Gilles Marx has received an honorary achievement as
Indonesian Savoir Faire at Jakarta Fashion Week 2020
Jakarta Fashion Week 2020 featured more than 2,800 fashion items during their shows 22 – 28 October. Photos by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA With more than 70 fashion shows from 270 fashion designers and a series of fashionably riveting agenda, the 12th edition of Jakarta Fashion Week (JFW) carried a vision to revolutionise homegrown industry and participates in
The Progressive Fusion of Art and Music in the Final Tour of Odyssey Festival
The four-day event of art/music conference and day festival carries a bigger mission of promoting homegrown art, music and tourism to international communities. Photo courtesy of ODYSSEY/NOW!JAKARTA Bali is the final destination of the first touring art and music festival, ODYSSEY after the event has been held in Jakarta, Bandung and Yogyakarta since April. The
ICAD ‘X’ Invites People to Dive into the Minds of Artists
Indonesian Contemporary Art and Design (ICAD) celebrate its tenth anniversary with ICAD 'X' collaborating with art maestros such as Adi Purnomo, Hadiprana, FX Harsono, Hardiman Radjab, and many others. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA Indonesian Contemporary Art and Design (ICAD) returns this year at Grandkemang, marking its 10 years journey in supporting homegrown art through interdisciplinary
Instrumenta #2 ‘Machine/Magic’ Showcases Intersection between Arts and Science Fiction
Benny Wicaksono presents a critic of technology development through the act of surveillance. His work is on display during Instrumenta #2 : Machine/Magic at the National Gallery of Indonesia. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA For those visiting the National Gallery of Indonesia this October, the first impression that comes to mind is the giant cyborg that covers the
The Second and Final Term of President Joko Widodo
Joko Widodo is now officially running his second term as the President of Republic Indonesia. Photos Courtesy of Ministry of State Secretary/NOWJAKARTA President elect Joko Widodo aims to bring the country back together with optimism to achieve his long-term plans for Indonesia. Joko Widodo ‘Jokowi’ and Ma’ruf Amin were inaugurated as President and Vice President
Jakarta Fashion Week 2020 Kicks Off A Promising Agenda
Once again Jakarta Fashion Week (JFW) showcases the best fashion collection and sets the trend for 2020. Photos by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA After overcoming some delays, Jakarta Fashion Week (JFW) 2020 officially kicked off on Tuesday, 22 October, showcasing a designers’ parade that follows with a list of exciting agenda. Marking its 12th edition, Jakarta Fashion
Batik Corner Showcases a Wealth of Indonesian Textile
National Batik Day celebration at Hotel Borobudur. Photo courtesy of Hotel Borobudur/NOW!JAKARTA As a part of the National Batik Day celebration, Batik Corner at Hotel Borobudur showcased batik textile that represents different regions in Indonesia. As a gate to Indonesian tourism, the hospitality brand aims to promote the authentic textile heritage to the world.
New Season for El Asador South American Wood Grill & Brew
Photos Courtesy of El Asador/NOWJAKARTA El Asador, the South American restaurant in Kemang, South Jakarta introduces its new modern look and refreshes its menu for fans to experience. After a recent revamp, the popular Argentinian-Uruguayan restaurant aims to bring a fresh new feel in the favourite spot where patrons could experience different atmospheres and a list
Highlights of 100% Manusia Film Festival
Irish movie directed by Paddy Breathnach Rosie (2018)—the story of families who experience homelessness—will be the film that marks the opening of 100% Manusia Film Festival. Stil image of Rosie – Toronto Film Festival/NOW!JAKARTA The third edition of 100% Manusia Film Festival returns this month, screening more than 95 movies capturing human resilience in the world. Taking place from
‘Run for Your Life’ with Indonesian Athlete Agus Prayogo
Indonesian runner Agus Prayogo. Photo courtesy of Garmin Indonesia/NOW!JAKARTA Indonesian runner Agus Prayogo, 34, is a national treasure who has championed long-distance running competitions both in local and international sports events. In his recent appearance as an ambassador for Garmin Indonesia, Prayogo hopes to extend the influence of running as a sport which could motivate people
The Sounds of Indonesian Contemporary Classic
Opera Gandari. Courtesy of Yayasan Rumah Musik Indonesia/NOWJAKARTA The first edition of contemporary music festival MUSIKINI aims to advance the industry and local talent through innovation of sounds and performance. In the last few years, celebrated Indonesian composer and avant-garde figure Tony Prabowo has collaborated with Indonesian creative minds to envision the future of contemporary
New Decade for Art Jakarta: In Conversation with Tom Tandio and Enin Supriyanto
Artistic Director Enin Supriyanto (left), Fair Director Tom Tandio (right). Location: BART – Bar at The Rooftop, ARTOTEL Thamrin – Jakarta. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKRTA In between meetings at ARTOTEL Thamrin, Fair Director Tom Tandio and Artistic Director Enin Supriyanto shared exciting stories about the fresh look of Art Jakarta, the new team, moving the fair to
