Showcasing the Best of German Cinema
Already in its fifth edition this year, the German Cinema film festival returns to the Indonesian silver screen from 14 to 23 October. Presenting the best of Germany’s current film scene, this year’s festival programme features 15 internationally acclaimed and ambitious film productions. German Cinema will open on October 14 with “Gruesse aus Fukushima” (Greetings
Contributions and Footsteps of Indonesian Young Generation to Fulfil the Youth Pledge
Sumpah Pemuda (The Youth Pledge) affirms the dreams and roles of the Indonesian young generation for its powerful archipelago. Reflecting this spirit, Komunitas Inspirasi Jelajah Pulau as one of the social movements, which are concerned about the basic education of children in Indonesian islands retraces their footsteps since 2014 through a photo and video exhibition
The Power of Singing
Ciputra Artpreneur presented one of the most popular boys’ choir, the Vienna Boys Choir on October 15 & 16 at Ciputra Artpreneur Theater, Jakarta. It was more than 600 years ago that the Vienna Boys Choir started singing in Europe for the imperial court, the masses, concerts for state and private functions. In 1918, the
Combining Comfort and Style at Your Home with IKEA
To most people, IKEA is synonymous with Scandinavian design – but that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s designs always spring from Scandinavian minds. The POÄNG armchair, celebrating its 40th birthday this month, was created by Japanese designer Noboru Nakamura. POÄNG has become an iconic IKEA product, having sold more than 30 million pieces since being
Introducing Vico Magistretti to Indonesia
In honour of the distinguished Italian architect and designer Vico Magistretti, whose work represents one of the most significant contributions to the success of Italian design in the world, the Embassy of Italy and the Istituto Italiano di Cultura (IIC) Jakarta are organizing an exhibition entitled “Vico Magistretti. A Traveling Archive”. The exhibition runs from
Tackling Migrant Issues Through Dance
Because dance has the power to express what is verbally inexpressible, it’s a language understood by everyone. Dutch cultural center Erasmus Huis recently brought dance company World of Dance to three cities in Indonesia: Jakarta (18 February), Bandung (20 February) and Yogyakarta (22 February). World of Dance is well-known for innovative dance productions with a
The Perfect First Date
Romantic dinner, the movies or afternoon coffee? Everybody has their own idea of what a memorable first date should look like. Here are some answers: Rain Chudori Writer and founder of literary journal “The Murmur House” Rain Chudori is lucky enough to already have experienced her perfect first date: “The best date I’ve ever had
Dancing Tango on Canvas
Until 8 March, Duta Fine Arts showcases a series of paintings and drawings by the Argentinean artist Liliana Rago revolving around the aesthetics of “Tango Dancers”. Liliana Rago who was born in Argentina in 1956 is a talented tango dancer herself and has always been fascinated by the choreography and music of her native country. Her
Introducing Indonesian Design to A Global Stage
Alvin Tjitrowirjo, the mastermind behind the design firm AlvinT Studio, draws inspiration from Indonesia’s love of art, translating it into modern furniture and product design. Utilizing local artisans and craftsmen, Alvin’s distinctive and eye-catching designs effortlessly melt tradition and innovation. NOW! Jakarta had the chance to speak to Alvin shortly after he returned from Frankfurt,
When Bandits Become Heroes
One of the oldest and most renowned theater troupes in Indonesia, Teater Koma, celebrated its 40th anniversary by reviving one of its legendary plays – Opera Ikan Asin (Salted Fish Opera) – from March 2 to 5 at Ciputra Artpreneur Jakarta. Opera Ikan Asin was first performed in 1983 with music by the late Harry Roesli
The Art of Javanese Traditional Architecture
As a reflection of its culture and history, the architecture of Javanese homes is much characterized by hierarchical rule, that is, in the form of rooftops and layouts. Enter limasan – a four-sided sloping trapezoidal roof with two pointed locations at the top, designated for higher status Javanese families. In an intricate weaving of society
Gebug Light: Battle of Light
A group of artists from Karangasem, Bali, Dewari Swari and Sekar performed “Gebug Light – Bala Samar” at Auditorium Galeri Indonesia Kaya in Jakarta on 5 March. Inspired by several sacred dances in Bali where the dancers become the medium of the gods and spirits to cleanse the earth, the performance was held on a
Indonesian Textiles Between Tradition and Technology
The project IKAT/eCUT looks at the textile industry from many different perspectives: from arts to design, and from tradition to technology. Most of us are familiar with the term “Fast Fashion” – a phenomenon that describes theprocess of imitating the latest trends and styles presented on the glamorous runways which are then readily available in
