Art

Hippocrates’s Vita Brevis, Ars Longa is perhaps the most used quote regarding art. “Life is short; art on the other hand lives long,” it connotes. It does not entail that art provides one with long life. To the contrary, actually it reminds people about the brevity of life vis-à-vis the longevity of art. At the

An Evening to Remember with Lúčnica – The Slovak National Folklore Ballet and Sound of Orchestra. Located in the very heart of Europe, Slovakia’s small size is possibly its biggest attraction. The picturesque country is proud of its rich folklore and folk tradition and the artistic ensemble Lúčnica perfectly reflects Slovakia’s unique culture. Founded in

Melissa Sunjaya is best known as the founding artist of Tulisan, a label that features various collections of handmade, limited-edition illustrated prints applied to bags, totes and household accessories. Adding to a growing list of entrepreneurial achievements, Melissa recently launched the book “Bio Fantasy”, a dedication to Indonesia’s poet and literary maestro Chairil Anwar. The

Sumpah Pemuda (The Youth Pledge) affirms the dreams and roles of the Indonesian young generation for its powerful archipelago. Reflecting this spirit, Komunitas Inspirasi Jelajah Pulau as one of the social movements, which are concerned about the basic education of children in Indonesian islands retraces their footsteps since 2014 through a photo and video exhibition

In honour of the distinguished Italian architect and designer Vico Magistretti, whose work represents one of the most significant contributions to the success of Italian design in the world, the Embassy of Italy and the Istituto Italiano di Cultura (IIC) Jakarta are organizing an exhibition entitled “Vico Magistretti. A Traveling Archive”. The exhibition runs from

Because dance has the power to express what is verbally inexpressible, it’s a language understood by everyone. Dutch cultural center Erasmus Huis recently brought dance company World of Dance to three cities in Indonesia: Jakarta (18 February), Bandung (20 February) and Yogyakarta (22 February). World of Dance is well-known for innovative dance productions with a

Until 8 March, Duta Fine Arts showcases a series of paintings and drawings by the Argentinean artist Liliana Rago revolving around the aesthetics of “Tango Dancers”. Liliana Rago who was born in Argentina in 1956 is a talented tango dancer herself and has always been fascinated by the choreography and music of her native country. Her

One of the oldest and most renowned theater troupes in Indonesia, Teater Koma, celebrated its 40th anniversary by reviving one of its legendary plays – Opera Ikan Asin (Salted Fish Opera) – from March 2 to 5 at Ciputra Artpreneur Jakarta. Opera Ikan Asin was first performed in 1983 with music by the late Harry Roesli

As a reflection of its culture and history, the architecture of Javanese homes is much characterized by hierarchical rule, that is, in the form of rooftops and layouts. Enter limasan – a four-sided sloping trapezoidal roof with two pointed locations at the top, designated for higher status Javanese families. In an intricate weaving of society

A group of artists from Karangasem, Bali, Dewari Swari and Sekar performed “Gebug Light – Bala Samar” at Auditorium Galeri Indonesia Kaya in Jakarta on 5 March. Inspired by several sacred dances in Bali where the dancers become the medium of the gods and spirits to cleanse the earth, the performance was held on a

2017 is an exciting year for Indonesian art enthusiasts as we welcome the first museum dedicated to international modern art. Scheduled to open this November, Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara or Museum MACAN aims to celebrate the dynamic movement of contemporary art in Indonesia as well as to expose more of the

Get to know who’s who among Indonesia’s emerging artists by attending Cultural Experience, a fine art exhibition that takes place at South Jakarta’s Arjuna Café, from 10 February to 10 March. The exhibition is delivered by Jakarta Illustration Visual Art (JIVA), an independent art organization, and curated by Frigidanto Agung, one of the country’s top