Students Bring Dash of Colour to South Jakarta
Photos by William Woodruf If you travel on Jalan Antasari between Prapanca and Cipete Raya, and look up occasionally from your handphone, you will see a series of colourful murals depicting Jakarta’s Betawi culture and other scenes on the pylons supporting the Antasari flyover. Using various styles, they were all painted by students from several
Stories of Human Land
Photo by Adella Indah Nurjanah A photo exhibition highlighting the complex relationship between humans and lands, from the exploitation of customary forest wood in West Papua to the limited space of settlements in Jakarta. Human beings are inseparable from the earth they stood on. The earth is where we do our daily activities, earn our
From Local Green to Statement Blue – Celebrating Colours in 2020
PT Jotun Indonesia launched Celebrating Colours, a new collection consisting of twelve new colours. Photo Courtesy of PT. Jotun Indonesia/NOWJAKARTA As 2020 approaches, Jotun sparks the spirit of a fresh beginning with a new collection that reflects renewed hope for the future. From a studio in Sanderfjord, Norway, the colour specialist of one of the world’s
The Progressive Fusion of Art and Music in the Final Tour of Odyssey Festival
The four-day event of art/music conference and day festival carries a bigger mission of promoting homegrown art, music and tourism to international communities. Photo courtesy of ODYSSEY/NOW!JAKARTA Bali is the final destination of the first touring art and music festival, ODYSSEY after the event has been held in Jakarta, Bandung and Yogyakarta since April. The
ICAD ‘X’ Invites People to Dive into the Minds of Artists
Indonesian Contemporary Art and Design (ICAD) celebrate its tenth anniversary with ICAD 'X' collaborating with art maestros such as Adi Purnomo, Hadiprana, FX Harsono, Hardiman Radjab, and many others. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA Indonesian Contemporary Art and Design (ICAD) returns this year at Grandkemang, marking its 10 years journey in supporting homegrown art through interdisciplinary
Instrumenta #2 ‘Machine/Magic’ Showcases Intersection between Arts and Science Fiction
Benny Wicaksono presents a critic of technology development through the act of surveillance. His work is on display during Instrumenta #2 : Machine/Magic at the National Gallery of Indonesia. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA For those visiting the National Gallery of Indonesia this October, the first impression that comes to mind is the giant cyborg that covers the
Batik Corner Showcases a Wealth of Indonesian Textile
National Batik Day celebration at Hotel Borobudur. Photo courtesy of Hotel Borobudur/NOW!JAKARTA As a part of the National Batik Day celebration, Batik Corner at Hotel Borobudur showcased batik textile that represents different regions in Indonesia. As a gate to Indonesian tourism, the hospitality brand aims to promote the authentic textile heritage to the world.
The Life of an Expat’s Wife in Jakarta
Keiko Hayashi, member of Indonesian Heritage Society, is now enjoying her life in Indonesia. Photos by Keiko Hayashi/NOWJAKARTA When my husband told me that we would be relocated to Jakarta nearly a decade ago, I just couldn’t imagine what kind of life it would be like. At that time, I was working as a Japanese
Teguh Ostenrik’s Artistic Journey in Germany
There are many other Indonesians who have strong links with Germany, but in the world of Indonesian art, one in particular seems to stand out. In September, we mourned the loss of Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie, Indonesia’s third President, who is one of our most obvious links with Germany. The other most obvious link is a
Indonesian Stand-up Comedy Has a New Home
Ketawa Comedy Club is Indonesia’s first full-time comedy club offering mostly stand-up comedy shows that promises good laughs and fun times seven nights a week.Photos by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA Welcome to Ketawa Comedy Club, Indonesia’s first full-time comedy club, offering non-stop laughs with a great international ambience. Brought to you by Mad About Comedy, a passionate
How to Love Jakarta
Simran I. Nanwani of Indonesian Heritage Society (IHS) talks to NOW! Jakarta about her journey to love Jakarta. Photos courtesy of Indonesian Heritage Society/NOWJAKARTA No modern metropolis is without problems, and Jakarta is no exception, but there are ways to love our city if you would only look closer. Someone once asked me why do
World Press Photo Exhibition 2019
World Press Photo of the Year Crying Girl on the Border; Honduran toddler Yanela Sanchez cries as she and her mother, Sandra Sanchez, are taken into custody by the US border officials in McAllen, Texas, USA on 12 June. Photo by John Moore The Dutch cultural centre in Jakarta, Erasmus Huis, welcomed the World Press
New Decade for Art Jakarta: In Conversation with Tom Tandio and Enin Supriyanto
Artistic Director Enin Supriyanto (left), Fair Director Tom Tandio (right). Location: BART – Bar at The Rooftop, ARTOTEL Thamrin – Jakarta. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKRTA In between meetings at ARTOTEL Thamrin, Fair Director Tom Tandio and Artistic Director Enin Supriyanto shared exciting stories about the fresh look of Art Jakarta, the new team, moving the fair to
