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SukkhaCitta: Securing the Roots of Fashion

The proverb “it takes a village” rings true for more things than just raising a child. In the case of Indonesia’s most sustainable fashion brand, SukkhaCitta, it is in the villages where real positive impact can be made. Here is how a ‘farm-to-closet’ philosophy changed fashion’s relationship with nature, culture and community.The modern fashion industry

An Invitation to Dream: The Art of Davina Stephens

Palm-fringed white sandy beaches border remote coral isles engulfed by aquamarine seas. Lush, verdant landscapes merge with mountain skylines inhabited by age-old traditional cultures far from the Western gaze. Foreign artists have long been inspired by the allure of the tropics and the exotic East. However, few portray the cultural distinctions complemented by beauty as

Indies Gallery: Aviation History in Indonesia

Spanning over 17 thousand islands, Indonesia, the world’s largest archipelago, relies heavily on air travel for connectivity. With 683 airports facilitating over 500 thousand domestic flights annually and millions of travellers from abroad, aviation plays a vital role. Astonishingly, it’s just been exactly a century since the first European flight touched down in Indonesia. In

Jakarta Biennale 2024: Celebrating 50 Years of Contemporary Indonesian Art

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Jakarta Biennale, which will be held from 1 October to 15 November 2024. Held across 50 days at the Emiria Soenassa and S. Sudjojono galleries in Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), the event spotlights Jakarta’s diverse art collectives, all members of the Majelis Jakarta (Jakarta Assembly), to nurture

Supporting Innovation and Sustainability, ASHTA District 8 Presents INTERPLAY

ASHTA District 8, one of the projects under ASRI (a subsidiary of Agung Sedayu Group) consistently supports the principle of sustainability. A series of “INTERPLAY” activities presented at the Melting Pot using recycled materials can be enjoyed by all visitors from 9 to 19 October 2024. As a company committed to social and environmental responsibility,

Art Jakarta 2024 Marks the Return of Indonesia’s Flagship Art Fair

Art Jakarta, Indonesia’s flagship art fair, is back on 4–6 October 2024. With a clear focus on Southeast Asia and hosted in the region’s dynamic center for contemporary art, it is a vibrant international forum for all stakeholders of this important art ecosystem. At JIExpo Kemayoran, Art Jakarta 2024 brings together a diverse line-up of

Art Jakarta 2024: Presenting the Best of Indonesian & Regional Contemporary Art

Art Jakarta, Southeast Asia’s most significant and prestigious art fair, returns on 4 – 6 October 2024 to JIExpo, Kemayoran, Jakarta. Art Jakarta plays an essential role in the development of contemporary culture as a dynamic point of connectivity for art industry stakeholders and the evolving sectors within the region’s burgeoning creative economy. Bringing together

The Origins of Tajen in Indonesia: A Time-Honoured Tradition

Cockfighting, known locally as tajen or sabung ayam is not merely a pastime in Indonesia; it is a cultural institution deeply intertwined especially with Bali’s spiritual beliefs. Today, it is a familiar image of wicker baskets lining roads around Indonesia, housing roosters as they are toughened up with traffic sounds. In this article, Sake Santema

Indonesia’s Upcycling Artisans: Turning Trash Into Treasure

The quote “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” perfectly captures the essence of these artisan shops. Transforming waste into sophisticated, high-quality goods is no easy feat, yet these shops have embraced the challenge by repurposing what was considered waste materials and establishing businesses that are not only environmentally-friendly but also purposefully sustainable. Popsiklus Popsiklus

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