Art

A few years ago, edible art seemed to gain popularity. In 2014, the Edible Masterpieces project was launched as a fundraising initiative by Britain’s Art Fund, an institution that supports museums and galleries in the United Kingdom. It challenged members of the public to create food inspired by their favourite artworks to raise money for

French artist Magali Saby was born with cerebral palsy, a disorder affecting a person’s ability to move. She French artist Magali Saby was born with cerebral palsy, a disorder affecting a person’s ability to move. She has been confined to a wheelchair her whole life, but this has not stopped her from becoming an actor,

Indonesian artist Lie Fhung, who is currently based in Hong Kong, returns to Jakarta with her solo exhibition “Life Force” at Dia.lo.gue Artspace in Kemang. “The paradoxical power of Lie Fhung’s new solo exhibition, Life Force, lies in the way it envelops us within a physical and emotional terrain that is at once captivating and

Thanks to the widespread commercial portrayal of beauty on mainstream media, the definition of attractiveness – or lack of it – usually depends on physical quality, if not measurement. In a bid to undo common stereotypes about beauty, Bamed Healthcare has collaborated with the talented young artist Monica Hapsari in launching “Embracing Realness” – an

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

It’s that time of the year again when Hotel Grandkemang Jakarta is transformed into an artistic playground as it hosts the annual Indonesian Contemporary Art & Design (ICAD), organized by Yayasan Design + Art Indonesia. Already in its eighth edition, the exhibition this year revolves around the theme “MURNI?”, which translates as “Pure”. More than

"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

Balinese artist Made Wianta’s solo exhibition “Run for Manhattan” celebrates the 350th anniversary of the Treaty of Breda (Perjanjian Breda). Held by Ciptadana, “Run for Manhattan” presents Wianta’s masterpieces, which both play with words and an enigmatic mantra. Furthermore, the exhibition showcases the artist’s finest artworks throughout his significant career. Open for public until 8 December at Ciptadana Art Space, Wianta narrates the historic moment when the 1667 treaty settled a long running dispute between the Dutch and

To mark its opening, the museum presents an exhibition which grants public access to one of the most significant collections of modern and contemporary art in the world.  Opened on November 3rd, Museum Macan becomes one of the art venue in Jakarta which adapts modern and futuristic concept. Photo courtesy of Museum Macan. The Museum

When art meets fashion, it may cause contradiction but it’s also reciprocal. Martell, the oldest of the great cognac houses, has consistently supported the art industry.  Its annual contemporary art exhibition titled “ART x FASHION” highlights the close relation between those two industries. Sarita Ibnoe’s installation “Memori Sandang – The Memory of Clothing” at ART x Fashion Exhibition

ISA Art Advisory successfully staged the first solo exhibition of British based Indonesian artist Sinta Tantra in Jakarta from 9 to 24 November. Tantra’s artworks put a strong focus on the sense of rhythm, whereas It represents the musical notation across the canvas. Photo by Rintang Azhar/NOW!Jakarta. Born in New York to Balinese parents, Tantra

Working in the sculpture studio of Bandung’s Institute of Technology (ITB), Bagus Pandega always enjoyed the process of creating his pieces, but when it came to the end product, he felt that somehow his works tended to be constant, static and cold. Bagus Pandega – The Facticity Series. Photo courtesy of Bagus Pandega/NOW!JAKARTA He felt