Rintang Azhar
When Tea is More Than a Beverage
Tea Inspiration for the 21st Century is Dilmah’s latest revolutionary concept aimed to revive ancient herb to mass culinary culture. During the Tea Inspiration for the 21st Century, Sri Lankan brand Dilmah carried out its mission to introduce tea culture to Indonesian audiences during the event from 19 to 21 August. Photo courtesy of Dilmah/NOW!JAKARTA Prized
The Business of Fashion, Shifted
The MVB seminar about sustainable fashion in Indonesia invited experts and industry players to discuss the potential movement towards sustainability from textile to garment business. During MVB Seminar in July, Sustainability Specialist, Marina Chahboune said that the shift to a circular fashion system has already begun with 12.5 per cent of the fashion industry committing
Indonesian Art and Diplomacy
Indonesian arts remains significant as the gate to national identity, people and its culture. Photos by Rintang Azhar/NOWJAKARTA A look at art collections within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Indonesian Embassies around the world, which are effectively the faces of our nation. In the annals of Indonesian foreign affairs, arts play a significant role
Appreciating Arts in Public Spaces during Jakarta Art Week 2019
Governor Anies Baswedan introduces the debut of Jakarta Art Week as a city government initiative to support homegrown art industry and open more spaces for culture and art activities. One of the artworks at MRT station by female artist Patricia Untario. Untario depicts the diversity of Indonesian female artists through glass painting. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA In
Guide to Art Jakarta 2019
Art Jakarta 2019 is taking place from 30 August to 1 September at Jakarta Convention Center (JCC) Senayan. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA The biggest art fair in Indonesia, Art Jakarta is entering a new era with a new look and better confidence to stimulate homegrown art market through closer engagement within communities in the industry. Taking place from
Instaworthy Exhibitions in Jakarta
Social media, especially Instagram, have taken over the world of photography by storm, with people sharing their moments in scope of travelling, lifestyle, culinary as well as fashion. In the last four years, this cultural phenomenon have given birth to a new idea that led to the development of a concept of museum dedicated for those wanting a
Jakarta Culinary Movement Introduces Collaboration Dinner
The collaboration dinner at TWG Tea Salon & Boutique aimed to raise funds to send young talented chefs to have a higher culinary experience. Chef Patrick Ramon, Corporate Executive Chef of Batiqa Group served appetizer Octopus Tombur during collaboration dinner at TWG Tea Salon & Boutique. Photo courtesy of TWG Tea Salon & Boutique/NOW!JAKARTA Jakarta Culinary Movement, a group of
Finding Market for Special Artists in Indonesia
In the first edition of Outsider Artpreneur, which took place from 27 August to 8 September, Ciputra Artpreneur aims to examine the market for Indonesian special artists. Photo by Rintang Azhar/NOW!JAKARTA Many artists struggle to get recognition from the public eyes due to new names constantly emerging in the art industry today. For disabled artists with
Becoming Plastic Wise in Jakarta
Aqua takes serious steps in promoting circular economy by launching a fully recyclable bottled water AQUA Life in Jakarta and continuing its campaign #BijakBerplastik. Danone-AQUA has collaborated with Indonesian artists, such a Rebellionik, Ika vantiani, Alfiah Rahdini and Tam Illi to establish artworks and installation from plastic waste. The installation was displayed on the launch of AQUA Life at Gandaria City,
Independence Day Celebration Specials
The 74th Independence Day of Indonesia is just around the corner and Jakarta residents are excited about the festivities in the annual celebration. During Monas Week, visitors could witness The Festival of Light, a video mapping show set at the biggest park museum in Jakarta and a creative installation of lantern around the park area. Photo
At the Studio with Eko Nugroho
Although his contemporary work are recognised as local and international art assets, Eko Nugroho never forget Yogyakarta, the home that inspired him so. Having been working on contemporary arts for more than 20 years, Eko Nugroho has earned his place among other prominent contemporary artists. Photo courtesy of Studio Eko Nugroho/NOWJAKARTA Eko Nugroho is a prominent
All-day Dining at Duta Café & Restaurant
Situated within Holiday Inn & Suites Gajah Mada, Duta Café & Restaurant serves an array of international cuisine with a touch of oriental flair. Duta Café & Restaurant serves a wide variety of foods for everyone from everywhere. Photos by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA Duta Café & Restaurant caters to international guests with ‘all around the world’ cuisine with
Explore Semarang with ARTOTEL Gajahmada
Newly opened ARTOTEL Gajahmada is a nod to local urban art and culture, situated within easy reach to Semarang tourism destinations. ARTOTEL Gajahmada – Semarang is close to the heart of the local community and offers convenient access to popular urban lifestyle destinations. With a strategic location in Central Semarang, the hotel is the perfect choice for
