Taman Ismail Marzuki, The Future of Jakarta’s Arts
Andra Matin's concept for the new Taman Ismail Marzuki. Photos courtesy of Andra Matin/NOWJAKARTA One of Jakarta’s most iconic landmark, Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) has been the subject of a heated debate in recent months. What does the future hold for this longstanding art centre? Jakarta governor has decided to rejuvenate the art centre. However,
Feminism in Indonesian History
Dewi Sartika, Lasminingrat and Emma Poeradiredja were the faces of feminism in West Java history. Photos courtesy of The Lodge Foundation/NOWJAKARTA Wanodja Soenda, a monologue about the history of women’s activisms in West Java, will help us understand how it influenced the outcome of democratisation for women in the country. The existence of Indonesian women during
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
Melandas to Launch ‘Home Harmony’ in 2020
Melandas is really committed to serving premium international-designed furniture to the Indonesian market. Photos couretsy of Melandas/NOWJAKARTA Having been established for over 20 years, Melandas returns with its 2020 calendar edition carrying new exciting concepts and programmes namely ‘Home Harmony”. The company uses modern design to connect people with their lives, work and world, delivering a variety
Migos, Blackbear, and Oh Wonder are Expected to Perform at We The Fest 2020
Justin Bieber’s Boyfriend songwriter Matthew Tyler Musto popularly known as Blackbear will join We The Fest this year to perform his blend all things good between R&B, Pop, and hip-hop tracks at We The Fest 2020. Photo courtesy of Ismaya Live/NOW!JAKARTA The unforgettable memories from last year We The Fest are still in people’s mind but global
The Second Edition of Art Moments Features Four Exciting Programmes
Featuring more than 50 local and international galleries, the second year of Art Moments will be held from 17 to 19 April at Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria City Hotel. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA One of the emerging art fairs in Indonesia, Art Moments returns in 2020 after earned success for its debut last year. Scheduled
PIFF 2020: Tribute to Federico Fellini to the Premiere of The Science of Fictions
This year, Plaza Indonesia Film Festival will screen 9 feature films and 4 short movies along with movie clinic with Indonesian filmmakers during the 2020 event. Still Photo of The Science of Fictions/NOW!JAKARTA Plaza Indonesia Film Festival (PIFF) returns in February with a theme “Color of Love”, becoming the tradition to highlight the most romantic month
Indonesian Heritage Society: 50 Years Old and Counting!
The half-century mark is an important milestone, golden for marriages, a sometimes dreaded middle-age birthday and the mark of extraordinary success for organizations, especially those that are volunteer. On 29 February 2020, the Indonesian Heritage Society (IHS) will celebrate 50 years of volunteerism in support of Jakarta’s museums. The mission has always been to assist the Museum
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
Yayasan Mitra Museum Jakarta Presents “We Move Amongst Ghosts”
Ashley Bickerton Good Painting and Bad Painting 2020 Exhibition View: courtesy of the artist and Kayu Lucie Fontaine. Whereas in the past the Friends of Jakarta Museums Foundation (Yayasan Mitra Museum Jakarta/YMMJ) has presented historical exhibitions, this time it attempts to make history by presenting, in collaboration with the Bali-based Kayu | Lucie Fontaine, a
Amore – A Romantic Classical Evening
Celebrating Valentine's Day, Indonesian tenor singer Ari Wibowo collaborating with Regina Handoko and Harland Hutabarat will be part of a classical music concert titled Amore – A Romantic Classical Evening. One of Indonesia’s gifted tenor, Ari Wibowo, talks about his upcoming concert and inspiration behind it. Please tell us a little bit about the upcoming
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
A Story of Melanesians, A Lamentation to Mother Nature
The debut of Garin Nugroho’s Contemporary Performance Planet – Sebuah Lament at Teater Jakarta shows the rare voice and the body of work from Melanesians, rendering an environmental awakening that resonates to the global meditation about the hope for humanity and nature. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA Appearing behind the plastic curtain that covers the entire stage, Septina
