Reminding Us of Our Humanity: Bobo, Alba and Other Furry Friends
Four years ago Irma Lengkong Mikkonen would take Bobo, her basset hound, with her when she picked up her sons from boarding school every weekend. Later on, Irma and Bobo explored the cities and countryside of Great Britain together. Last summer, Bobo also joined Irma in Europe, visiting dog-friendly cities like Amsterdam, Paris and Brussels.
Program Notes: Haydn’s “The Creation”
Pinpointing the moment when the creation of The Creation began can be as tricky as determining the precise moment in time that our universe was born. String quartets by Joseph Haydn. Photo courtesy of Staats Museum, Vienna/NOW!JAKARTA Even the word ‘born’ can be problematic as birth is hardly the beginning of existence. There’s also the fact that the identity of
Embrace the Diversity of Music at the 15th Java Jazz Festival
To celebrate its 15 year, the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival (JIJJF) presents a line up of artists geared towards its new target market—millennials. 2019 BNI Java Jazz Festival will be held from 1 to 3 March at JIEXPO Kemayoran. Photo courtesy of Java Festival Production/NOW!JAKARTA The annual event, held in March is like an
Jacquelink: Custom-made Crystal-Decorated Items
Looking for bespoke gifts? Check out Jacquelink, a Swarovski crystal accessories specialist, which creates special items based on the one’s taste, simple or glitzy. Whether it is a lavish anniversary present for a sweetheart or a lovely gift for a bridesmaid, personalised items will surely make the recipient feel special. Jacquelink is famed for its beautiful clutches
BEKRAF Supports Indonesian Artists At Venice Art Biennale 2017
The Indonesian Creative Economy Agency BEKRAF will officially fund the country’s artists participating in the prestigious Venice Art Biennale (VAB) 2017, the agency announced during a press conference in October. Taking over for the Ministry of Tourism, BEKRAF is currently helping to set up the Indonesia Pavilion where renowned Indonesian artist Maria Clementine “Tintin” Wulia
No Boundaries at This Year’s Jakarta Theater Festival
From November 21st to December 9th, theater enthusiasts are in for a special treat as a total of 26 theater groups will be part of the Jakarta Theater Festival 2016. The festival will officially be opened at Plaza Teater Kecil, Taman Ismail Marzuki at 7 PM with a collaboration performance by a number of artists from
Lea Lafugie Inspired by Indonesia
Lea Lafugie was a woman of many extraordinary talents: although primarily known as an artist, she also worked as a writer, designer, illustrator as well as a photographer with an exceptional interest in Asian culture, religion and civilization. Born in 1880 in France, she began traveling the world at the age of 45. Her journey
UK/ID Festival 2016 Celebrating Creativity
Art brings people together and changes everything. There’s no doubt about that as the first ever UK/ID Festival kicked off on 18 October. With a focus on youth collaboration, the seven-week event aims to bridge creative talents from both the UK and Indonesia. As many as 33 artists from Indonesia and 26 from the UK
Bespoke
Whenever we find a song that relates to our current situation, we tend to listen to it over and over. Something about it speaks to us. Moves us. Grounds us. And proves that life is just a really good playlist. So this month, whether alone or with a friend, lay on a blanket, look at
A Man in a Man’s World
In Hollywood, many films and discussions have talked about the hardship of being a woman in a man’s world—indeed, still a relevant topic to this day, because no matter how times have changed, women still have to work extra hard to prove themselves, especially in a predominantly male environment. But is it true that women
Encounter Art from Different Lands
Southeast Asia’s art scene is bustling and has progressed quickly in recent years. In an effort to bring together artists from different Southeast Asian countries and overseas, the National Gallery of Indonesia is currently holding the triennale exhibition “Southeast Asia plus Triennale of Art (SEA+)” in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Culture. In
A French Love Affair
For a million reasons, France makes an obvious tourist magnet. Whether it’s in the majestic Eiffel Tower or the iconic Louvre Museum, its breathtaking landscape or fascinating history — there’s always a good reason to visit France. A good place to start learning about French culture is none other than the Institut Français d’Indonésie in Menteng,
Erasmus Huis Welcomes Pianist, Christiaan Kuyvenhoven
Dutch-born Christiaan Kuyvenhoven is hailed as one of the most highly acclaimed pianists in the world, with an equally successful career in acting and presenting. Having won numerous prizes on international piano competitions, and worked with conductors such as Jaap van Zweden, Otto Tausk and Jean-Bernhard Pommier, Kuyvenhoven’s performances are much sought after. He has
