Bartega Studio: Inspiring Creativity through Social Painting
From a discussion about creating a unique and impactful activity in Jakarta, college mate trio Benson Putra, Jazz Pratama and Nadia Daniella conceptualised Bartega Paint & Sip, an artistic platform that combines the love of art and appreciation of good drinks. Trio Benson Putra, Jazz Pratama and Nadia Daniella conceptualised Bartega Paint & Sip, an artistic platform that combines the love
All Night Music and Dancing at We The Fest 2019
With tonnes of people went to the three-day festival, tirelessly dancing to lively music all night, We The Fest 2019 was a glorious success. In between shows, Eats and Beats, the culinary corner at We The Fest 2019 is the destination where people going to fill up their energy. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA Offering numerous
Tony Prabowo: Composing through Discipline
Respected Indonesian composer Tony Prabowo told NOW! Jakarta about how he defied his parents to pursue music and the kind of mental discipline necessary to get to where he is. Tony Prabowo, Composer. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA Could you tell us about the time when you first realize that music is the calling of your soul? My interest
Indonesian Traditional Dance Party at Festival Bedhayan
Local dancers across Indonesia showcased the reinvention of traditional dance by performing Bedhaya dance at Jakarta Art Building. Bedhayan Festival at Jakarta Art Building was the result of collaboration between Laskar Indonesia Pusaka and Swargaloka Foundation. Photo by Rintang Azhar/NOWJAKARTA The second festival was held with the collaboration between Laskar Indonesia Pusaka and Swargaloka Foundation and
Priyaris Munandar Illustrates the Origin of Globalisation and Historical Routes on His Solo Exhibit at National Gallery
Yogyakarta-based artist Priyaris Munandar knows that he has to deal with facts of history and dare enough to present the annals of ancient trade routes on canvas. His recent solo exhibition at the National Gallery is meant to raise questions, inviting audience to know more about history and travel through time to look closer about
Rony Zakaria Captures Indonesian Beauty
In collaboration with Jakarta International Photo Festival 2019, ARTOTEL Thamrin is holding a solo photography exhibition by young emerging photographer, Rony Zakaria. Titled Men, Mountains, and the Sea, Zakaria captures visual reality which captures strong connection between human and nature in Indonesia. Young emerging photographer Rony Zakaria is collaborating with ARTOTEL Thamrin to hold his
Three Generations of Weavers: Heritage Weaving, Tense Present and Uncertain Future—A Personal Story
When Ice Tede Dara first arrived at the Indonesian Heritage Society for her presentation with Genevieve Duggan, she was, she says, “nervous.” “I don’t speak English very well,” she apologized. Indonesian weaver, Ice Tede Dara. Photo courtesy of The Indonesian Heritage Society/NOW!JAKARTA Never could she have imagined that this place, where she brought to light
Paul Smith, the Director of British Council: Culture Before Politics
Paul Smith, British Council Director. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA British Council Director Paul Smith talks about the future of bilateral relations between the UK and Indonesia. Last year, British Council Indonesia celebrated its 70 years of operation in Indonesia. With a number of programs ranging from art to education, the cultural institution has been strengthening international
Honouring Historical Relations
Celebrating Javanese influence that was present in Paris in 1889, the Impressions Universelles Concert fuses two great cultures together in an enchanting musical performance. A group of dancers from the Sanggar Tari Darma Giri Budaya, Wonogiri. Photo courtesy of STEMI /NOW!JAKARTA Javanese influence in France dates back to 1889, when the first landmark of entertainment in
Performance Art ‘Aksara’ Snipped a Story for Peak Show in June
Young actors from Prasetya Mulya University exercised their talents for the upcoming annual performance art show, SANSKERTA 2019. The pre-show event AKSARA held at Galeri Indonesia Kaya was a piece of the complete performance arts, Arjuna, which will be showcased at Ciputra Artpreneur next month. Young actor Abedenego will be playing the main character, Arjuna, on
Beyond Graffiti: Street Art Finds a Creative Space
Off the Wall Jakarta is a collaboration between French and Indonesian urban street artists. Combining their signature designs, the artists showcase their work thanks to a collaboration between the French Institute of Indonesia (IFI) the Yello Harmoni Hotel. French artist Jules Dedet Granel and Katre joined forces with veteran Indonesian urban artists Darbotz and Stereoflow to create a combination of work that showcases street artists’ contribution
Veteran Indonesian Artist Joins Converse
Converse collaborates with established Indonesian contemporary artist Hanafi for its new Limited Shoes Design line. Converse x Hanafi only comes in size 44 (28cm) and in a wooden box packaging crafted with Converse and Hanafi signature on it. Afterhours Books offered this particular edition at IDR 15 million or USD 1,044. Photo courtesy of Afterhours Books/NOW!JAKARTA Hanafi embellished Converse Chuck 70 for an exclusive art collection
Art Archives and the Exhibition-based Approach of Art History
Recently there has been a growing interest in the study of art and art history in Indonesia. The art history in Indonesia is bassically devided into basically 19th century Indonesian art, the “Mooi Indië” period, Persagi and the Revolutionary period, the establishment of the academies, the political turmoil, art in the new order, and contemporary art. NOW!JAKARTA
