Connecting Jakarta to the Global Art World

After a successful first year, international art fair Art Stage Jakarta returns to the Indonesian capital from 11 to 13 August at Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria City Hotel. Like its sister fair in Singapore, Art Stage Jakarta offers audiences a comprehensive overview of Southeast Asia’s growing contemporary art scenes. Organizers say that the fair acts

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The Art Behind Antique Carpets

Turkuaz, the well-known fine dining restaurant located in Senopati, South Jakarta, does more than just serving authentic Turkish cuisine: the Turkuaz Gallery introduces the ancient art of carpets to guests. The gallery is run by Chef Sezai Zorlu’s brother Ozgur, who has extensive knowledge about carpets from all over the world and has previously worked

ART STAGE Jakarta Announces Winners For The Inaugural Indonesia Art Award

ART STAGE Jakarta, organiser of the Award for Authenticity, Leadership, Excellence, Quality, Seriousness in Art has presented 13 Awards to significant players across the spectrum of Indonesia’s art scene. The award recognises and acknowledges their tremendous talent, passion, commitment and contribution to the Indonesian art world. The winners were judged and selected by 100 to

Art Stage Jakarta Builds Bridge Between Indonesia and Global Art World

From 11 to 13 August 2017, art enthusiasts flocked to the Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria City in the southern part of the city to visit the second edition of Art Stage Jakarta, which featured a stellar line-up of leading Indonesian and international galleries, cutting-edge art projects by Indonesian, Southeast Asian and European artists and many

The Art of Gender Equality

You see it in ads everywhere—girls wear pink, boys wear blue. With some in the advertising industry increasingly under pressure to develop new guidelines to ban stereotypical gender roles or characteristics, artists too have spoken up on the subject. In Indonesia, artist and NOW! Jakarta’s very own Art Director Sudigdo is among those leading the

The Incredibly Rare Spice Islands Map of 1598

Beauty, rarity and historical significance combine in spectacular fashion in this late 16th century Dutch map of the Indonesian ‘Spice Islands’ that has just been acquired by Bartele Gallery, the only dedicated antiquarian map shop in Indonesia specializing in original maps and prints of the archipelago. The map, INSULAE MOLUCCAE, engraved by Petrus Plancius the

Micro Galleries Brings Colour and Creativity to Jakarta Kampung

After months of preparation, Micro Galleries will finally land in Jakarta. The global arts initiative reclaims disused and forgotten spaces to transform them into small galleries with the help of international and local artists, inviting local communities to come and enjoy the artworks. Micro Galleries Jakarta will celebrate its official opening on 6 October, but

Favorite Recipes of Indonesian Artists

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

Magali Saby: Breaking Free of Stereotypes

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,

When Artworks Tackle Beauty Stereotypes

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

Promoting Indonesian Artists on Both Local and Global Stage

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

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