Arts for A Better Earth
Left: Baja Panggabean, Enjoy Our Breakfast – Mix Media plastic, glass. Right: Fredericho, Pamelean Somba – Acrilyc on Canvas. Photo courtesy of Kilau Art Studio A number of interdisciplinary artists voiced their concern for the current environmental condition through an exhibition titled 30×30 at Taman Budaya Jawa Barat, Bandung on 7 March. 2030 is predicted to be the limit of
Moloka Farm Living
Moloka produces goat milk-based products ranging from food to skincare using only natural ingredients. Photos courtesy of Moloka Farm Living/NOWJAKARTA Calling all dairy queens to let goat milk work its magic on your skin with artisan products made from natural ingredients. Milk is a rising-star ingredient in the beauty and skincare world. Milk contains lactic
The Emerging Business of Coffee Shops in Indonesia
If you’re interested in the world of coffee shops, it’s important to understand what you’ll need to open your own coffee shop. Your checklist is going to be long, but every step is crucial to your success. Unsplash/NOW!JAKARTA Coffee shops are a great place to grab your morning brew, catch up with pals and get
All Kinds of Love: Intercultural Love
Being an interracial couple can be difficult at times. Photo courtesy of unsplash.com/NOWJAKARTA Lovebirds of different colours, race and culture are living proof that love transcends all. But is it always smooth sailing for them? We never know who our partner in life is. When someone from a thousand miles away, speaking a different language, bearing
Arkedemy Project: Developing a Critical Lens
Arkademy Project aims at giving positive impact for society. Photos couretsy of Arkademy Project/NOWJAKARTA Arkademy Project is a community that brings photography to a more progressive direction and create different kind of works. Professional photographer gains a lot from their works, such as income from newspapers or magazines, print works, exhibitions, books and sometimes fame.
Urban Temples of Love: Top Wedding Venues in Jakarta
Read through to see our recommendation of wedding venues around Jakarta for your special occasion. Photo courtesy of InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah/NOWJAKARTA Love is in the air, and there’s nothing more fitting than to tie the knot in one of these amazing wedding venues in Jakarta. InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah With an impressive line of
Sharing and Social Action in Celebrating Yoga Gembira Community’s 11th Anniversary
On 26 January, Yoga Gembira celebrated 11th anniversary. Photo courtesy of Yoga Gembira Community/NOWJAKARTA Every Sunday morning, Yoga Gembira community regularly holds yoga practice for public at Taman Suropati, Menteng, Jakarta, for free. This community invites people of any circles and backgrounds to celebrate the diversity through yoga practice. On 26 January, the community celebrated 11th
What’s Happening at Museum MACAN in 2020
Along this year, Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara (MACAN) has fantastic exhibitions both from renowned local and global artists. Chiharu Shiota – Uncertain Journey (2016-2019). Photo courtesy of Museum MACAN/NOW!JAKARTA Since its opening in November 2017, Museum Macan continues to attract public attention, especially art fanatics, thanks to its stunning exhibitions and programs that invite
Hexagon: Artisan-Made Recycled Jewelry
One of the brands that pay attention to the global issue is Hexagon, owned by Indonesian fashion designer, Zara Tentriabeng. Photo Courtesy of Photos Zara Tentriabeng/NOWJAKARTA In celebration of the growing use of recycled and up-cycled materials in sustainable fashion items, Hexagon provides beautiful wearable pieces accessories with thoughtful designs using discarded materials. Sustainable fashion is
Cantonese-Asian Treasure at Minq Kitchen
Enjoy a wide variety of dim sum and many other Cantonese-Asian flavours at Minq Kitchen. Photo Courtesy of Minq Kitchen/NOWJAKARTA Minq Kitchen is positioned to offer Asian comfort food within a cosy ambiance and approachable prices. Inside the black facade that reflects traditional Chinse patterns, there’s a good comfort Cantonese and Asian food that are perfect for
Becoming the Trash Heroes with Kampus Diakoneia Modern Green Projects
There are still lots of people not understanding and underestimating the waste problem. KDM Green Project aims to solve that. Photos Courtesy of KDM Green Project/NOWJAKARTA One particular community offers a solution to Jakarta’s waste problem, while supporting the development of street children into independent, educated and skilled young adults. On a mission to address
Korean Pasta Delight at Shin the Korean Grill
Neither Korean nor Italian, the pasta selections at Shin The Korean Grill relies on just a handful of simple ingredients and the creativity of a great chef. Photo courtesy of Shin The Korean Grill/NOW!JAKARTA The popularity of Korean food in the city continues to climb. Fortunately, Jakarta’s most well-known dining hub along Jalan Gunawarman and Senopati
Celebrating Sister Cities at Jakarta-Berlin Festival
Jakarta and Berlin celebrated 25 years relationship with art and culture performances in style. Photos by MRA Media/NOWJAKARTA On 30 November 2019, Kendal Underpass looked different and lively with colourful lamps and rows of Indonesian and Germany flags hanging on the roof of the tunnel. A number of culinary stalls along the Underpass and live music