Museum MACAN to Open in Jakarta in November
2017 is an exciting year for Indonesian art enthusiasts as we welcome the first museum dedicated to international modern art. Scheduled to open this November, Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara or Museum MACAN aims to celebrate the dynamic movement of contemporary art in Indonesia as well as to expose more of the
Indonesia’s Emerging Artists in the Spotlight
Get to know who’s who among Indonesia’s emerging artists by attending Cultural Experience, a fine art exhibition that takes place at South Jakarta’s Arjuna Café, from 10 February to 10 March. The exhibition is delivered by Jakarta Illustration Visual Art (JIVA), an independent art organization, and curated by Frigidanto Agung, one of the country’s top
Museum Taman Prasasti, A Necropolis of Jakarta’s History
In preparation of the transfer of power from the nationalized colonies of the Dutch East India Company to the establishment of the Netherlands East Indies government at the end of the eighteenth century, a centre of administration was developed around four kilometres south of old Batavia (currently known as Kota) in Weltevreden (currently Menteng in Central Jakarta).
Europe on Screen Shows a Selection of the Best European Films
Film making today goes beyond entertainment and creative expression, contributing to education, social changes and trendsetting. Based on this theory, the Europe on Screen Film Festival returns this year to attract film enthusiasts across Indonesia and to celebrate the diversity of European movies. The event shows a selection of the best European films which will
Cinematic Treat for The Family
You thought you did everything right. Everything is prepared for a family movie day out with your kids. You have picked a showtime at exactly that time of day when your kids have taken their naps, so they won’t get cranky. You have packed up their favourite snacks so they’ll be docile and well-fed. You have
May Monsters for Music Maniacs
Attention Jakarta! A Monster is upon us! This is not a drill. Described by USA Today as a “Big Fat Hit!” and the Sunday Telegraph as “Shrektacular!” Help! Help us get tickets… The English language production of SHREK THE MUSICAL with the book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize®winner David Lindsay-Abaire, music by Olivier Award-winner Jeanine Tesori as well as
Good Music: Bare Necessities of Our Lives
When I was a child, music was always playing in the background – ever present like the gratitude of electricity, a bed to sleep in, and the comforts of a stable home. The old car played FM and cassette tapes continuously from ignition to parking. The living room spun records and weekend countdowns on the
Concerts En Juin
French pianist Jean-Louis Haguenauer will visit Jakarta and perform at the Soehanna Hall (Energy Building) on Sunday, 5th of June at 4 p.m. This concert is made possible through the collaboration between Institut Francais d’Indonesie (IFI), The Ananda Sukarlan Center and Soehanna Hall. Jean-Louis Haguenauer has performed extensively throughout Europe and the United States, appearing
Old Town Jakarta’s Hidden Fine Art
In January 1976, during the inauguration of Basoeki Abdullah’s exhibition of paintings at the Hotel Borobudur by Madame Tien Soeharto, Indonesia’s first lady at the time, the painter called for the attention of the government to propose the creation of a national museum of art. “He suggested that the building of the Ministry of Finance
The Second Coming
June is a rather peculiar month this year as it sees a roster of sequels – specifically, second installments – trying their luck at the box office. Some are quite timely, some are as late as 20 years. Some are highly anticipated, some would be lucky if audiences still even remember the original film. But
For the love of Books
When he was still a kid, Bisma Aryono fell in love with reading – not least because of his parents who always encouraged their son to develop a passion for the written word. JBC Booth at Indonesia Readers Festival in December 2015 “We actually had a family tradition”, the 35-year-old recalls. “On the weekends, my
Exhibition Showcases Textiles and Fabrics With Sentimental Value
Many people keep holding on to things with a sentimental value as they remind them of a happy (or difficult) time in their life, of a special person, or a certain event. While yearbooks, letters and photographs are among the more common things to keep as memento, curator Ika Vantiani has asked Jakartans to submit
NOW! Jakarta’s Photo Competition: The City’s Best Skyscraper Snaps
Jakarta’s glossy high-rise buildings are a reflection of the city’s modernity and power. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that skyscrapers are the source of inspiration that provoke ideas and dreams for many people. This month, we invited NOW! Jakarta’s readers to capture their favourite skyscraper moment in Jakarta through our Photo Competition. Here
