Let the Scene Take You There
Some films come with something that hits the wanderlust button in audiences, whether with their engaging stories or beautiful shots – and in doing so, helped turn the locations depicted in the films into instantly hot tourist destinations. Many international productions have done this, but the Indonesian cinema also has several films that have proudly
September Soirees
Concert-goers in Jakarta can look forward to the best of the best in this star-studded September featuring concerts by Pascal Roge and Tim Kuypers. Dutch baritone Tim Kuypers did his Master of Opera at the conservatoire of Amsterdam and was a member of the Studio of the Bavarian State Opera in Munich, one of the
Taking a peek at Censored Art
Just as the new Terminal 3 “Ultimate” of Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta airport opened on August 12th, 2016, a painting entitled Indonesia Idea by Galam Zulkifli was taken down. Kompas.com reported “Painting with a Figure Resembling DN Aidit at T3 New Soetta Taken Down Temporarily.” Apparently it was a reaction towards a conversation on social media regarding
Museum of Art
Bali’s unique natural and cultural scenes have inspired many artists, dancers, musicians, sculpters and (especially) painters. Some prominent world class painters such as Don Antonio Blanco, Walter Spies, Rudolf Bonnet and Le Mayeur fell in love with the island, got inspired and created numerous paintings capturing the island’s landsacpes before settling down in the Island
A Marriage Between Caligraphy And Expressionism
Born in 2 August 1965 as the youngest of two, Sakri picked up interest in the dynamic world of arts ever since he was a little kid and his passion continued to grow even larger as he matured, especially when he saw the Indonesian maestro Affandi’s (1907–1990) poster depicting native fishing boats at his time
Symphony For The Nation
The Resonanz Music Studio (TRMS) returned this year to present a concert series, the 7th Simfoni Untuk Bangsa. The concert was held specifically to show an appreciation for the works of Indonesian composer. Different from the previous events, this year’s Simfoni Untuk Bangsa brought Indonesian music film from various periods to the stage. This includes
Vienna Boys Choir, One of The Oldest Boys Choir Will Perform in Ciputra Artpreneur Theater, Jakarta
After three musical presentations, Ciputra Artpreneur now brings you a rare opportunity to hear the “Voices of Angels” performing in its Theater. Mrs Rina Ciputra, President Director of Ciputra Artpreneuer on the Choir’s visit “I am truly excited to have this world-reknown choir performing in our Theater. We had presented musicals and dance before. This will be something
Vienna Boys Choir is Coming to Town
Jakarta’s leading art space Ciputra Artpreneur is bringing an exceptional choir group to Jakarta on October 15 and 16, Vienna Boys Choir will perform in Indonesia! Vienna Boys Choir, known for its angelic voices, is a national treasure in Austria dating back as far as the 14th century. Together with members of the Vienna Philharmonic
Indonesia Opera Society Celebrates Tenth Anniversary with Spectacular Showcase
Powerful voices, remarkable music, stories of love, loss, pain and sorrow –there are many reasons to fall in love with opera. His own passion for opera led writer and food critic Erza S.T. to establish the Indonesia Opera Society ten years ago, with the aim to create better awareness about opera in Indonesia and give
Wishing You A Long Life
Hippocrates’s Vita Brevis, Ars Longa is perhaps the most used quote regarding art. “Life is short; art on the other hand lives long,” it connotes. It does not entail that art provides one with long life. To the contrary, actually it reminds people about the brevity of life vis-à-vis the longevity of art. At the
Entree For Entries
A month into the fall movie season, with filmgoers still burping from the fatty, junk food-like aftertaste of summer blockbusters, we are witnessing the emergence of “serious” films that might go on to gain buzz and momentum for an Oscar nod, making them early contenders – an entrée, if you will – for the awards
Slovak National Ballet
An Evening to Remember with Lúčnica – The Slovak National Folklore Ballet and Sound of Orchestra. Located in the very heart of Europe, Slovakia’s small size is possibly its biggest attraction. The picturesque country is proud of its rich folklore and folk tradition and the artistic ensemble Lúčnica perfectly reflects Slovakia’s unique culture. Founded in
“Bio Fantasy”: Melisa Sunjaya’s Dedication to Chairil Anwar
Melissa Sunjaya is best known as the founding artist of Tulisan, a label that features various collections of handmade, limited-edition illustrated prints applied to bags, totes and household accessories. Adding to a growing list of entrepreneurial achievements, Melissa recently launched the book “Bio Fantasy”, a dedication to Indonesia’s poet and literary maestro Chairil Anwar. The
