Nyoman Erawan’s Shadow Dance Time, Space and Movement
Balinese artist Nyoman Erawan presented ten paintings and an installation in his solo exhibition at Art1 Newseum in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta between November and December 2016. The exhibition raises issues regarding Indonesian abstract art. Starting his curatorial message, curator Rizki A. Zaelani presented a quotation by Dick Hartoko (an Indo-European Catholic clergyman who was a
Art Meets Technology: Indogress Transposes Traditional Batik To Beautiful Floor Tiles
Appearances can often be deceptive. Thanks to modern technology, it is possible to produce unique tiles patterned with beautiful Javanese batik motifs, which bear striking resemblance to batik fabrics in appearance. Tiles, over the years, have evolved significantly; state-of-the-art technology has enabled tile manufacturers to create patterns never before imagined. Today, thanks to digital printing,
Let The Rooster Crow
Behold! This is the year of the hardworking and observant folks. At the end of this month we will celebrate the Chinese New Year in the spirit of the morning roosters. According to classic Chinese astrology, people who were born in the year of the rooster are resourceful, courageous, hardworking, observant and talented. They are
Vanessa van Houten: Revisiting Moments of Loss
German-American photographer and filmmaker Vanessa van Houten, who grew up and studied in Germany and the US, thought it would be easy to follow her Australian husband to Melbourne and start a family. “I grew up so multi-cultural and always wanted to live outside of Germany, so I agreed,” Vanessa said. “But after we moved,
REMEMBERING THE ARTWORKS OF AL HIRSCHFELD
Duta Fine Arts Gallery in Kemang currently showcases the paintings of famous American artist Albert Hirschfeld (1903-2003). The exhibition that runs through 3 February presents his collection of rare lithographs highlighting the culture and life in Bali, first published in 1941. Bali was an important part of Hirschfeld’s life, as his arrival on the island
Children Little Museum A Hidden Gem in Singapore
Remember those carefree days as a child when you were outside climbing trees, flying kites and played with simple, often homemade toys – and still had the time of your life? Quietly tucked away between shops and cafes at the busy Bussorah Street in Singapore’s Kampong Glam, right in front of the Sultan Mosque, the
Festival Puts Spotlight on Australian Cinema
As Indonesian cinemas are mostly dominated by Hollywood movies, international film festivals are always a welcome opportunity to learn more about the cinematic landscape of other countries. The “Festival Sinema Australia Indonesia 2017”, held in Jakarta between January 26 and 29, offers film enthusiasts the chance to take a glimpse into contemporary Australia. “I am
A Showcase of Creativity at AIS Arts Festival
The Australian International School closed off the year 2016 with its first-ever AIS Arts Festival, which celebrated students’ creativity in visual arts, media, film and music. Taking place at one of its campuses in Pejaten on a lovely Thursday afternoon, the event kicked off with an IB film workshop for film and media students. For
Hollywood in Jakarta
“If you have not yet heard of, and not therefore actually heard, Avip Priatna’s work then you are missing a piece of history in the making. Avip is the conductor of The Jakarta Concert Orchestra, Batavia Madrigal Singers and The Resonanz Children’s Choir and under his talented leadership has brought them to absolutely international standard,”
Found in Indonesia
Egbert Willem Van Orsoy de Flines and the Ceramics Collection of the Museum Nasional The Museum Nasional has one of the largest collections in the world of Chinese export ceramics. All objects have been found in Indonesia, and most were collected by one man who devoted his entire life to this collection and donated it
Exploring The Role of Women in Art
French feminist writer, poet and playwright Hélène Cixous once said that in the history of writings, women were silenced for the longest of time, as only men were deemed worthy to express their thoughts and ideas on paper. The same can be said for the history of paintings, argues Tommy F. Awuy, curator of the
Poetry in Motion
The poetry book “Manusia Istana” by Radhar Panca Dahana inspired a group of artists and celebrities to bring the politically-charged poems on stage. The performance, held on January 28 at Teater Jakarta, Taman Ismail Marzuki, was produced by Teater Kosong in cooperation with OZ Production and Kasni Production and presented by the Bakti Budaya Djarum Foundation.
“Tree of Life” A Photography Exhibition by Elisabetta Zavoli
Somewhere along the coastal villages of Banten and Central Java, Elisabetta Zavoli discovered a deeper calling for her journey as a photographer. Trained in environmental sciences, the 41-year-old Italian woman has been on a life-changing mission for the past four years, visiting coastal villages in those two provinces every three or four months, often staying
