Pusparagam Marks the Opening of Cikini 82 as a New Cultural Hub in Jakarta
For decades, Cikini 82 was closed to the public. However, its historical significance and architectural heritage remained intact. Now, after a meticulous restoration process, the building has been revitalised and returned to its role as a public space. Located in Menteng, Cikini 82 is a historic building that has witnessed many important milestones in Indonesia’s
Bali Island in Early Photography
It was only six years after the invention of photography in the year 1839 that Balinese artefacts like masks and statues were being captured through the lens in Jakarta. And to this day, Bali continues to mesmerise photographers with its timeless beauty. Sake Santema from Indies Gallery shares a few early photographs along with a brief history that offers a glimpse into
Rediscovering Borobudur’s Hidden Narratives
Borobudur Temple is often seen as a grand symbol of Indonesia’s cultural heritage—a majestic structure crowned with stupas and decorated with Ramayana reliefs. Yet for painter Sohieb Toyaroja, its true essence lies hidden in plain sight. By thoughtfully studying 1,460 narrative reliefs, Sohieb distilled their ancient wisdom into just nine personal and intimate paintings. His
Dita Gambiro’s “Chronospira” Bridges Film and Art at ARTOTEL Gelora Senayan
You wouldn’t expect a hotel gallery next to one of Jakarta’s most high-energy stadiums to be the place where time folds in on itself, but then again, Chronospira is not your average exhibition. Opening 8 July 2025 at ARTOTEL Gelora Senayan, Chronospira is a mixed-media installation by renowned artist and production designer Dita Gambiro. Inspired
Jakarta’s Coastal Communities: Capturing Life at the Edge of Change
Indonesian photographers have turned their lenses toward the communities of Jakarta’s coastals, capturing powerful visual narratives that reveal the day-to-day realities of life on the frontlines. Their images portray a complex story of resilience, vulnerability, and the evolving relationship between people and their shifting environment. Indonesia’s coastline extends for over 54,716 km—making it the second
Beyond the Trends: Subeng Klasik’s Case on Why Heritage is Timeless
When it comes to jewellery, value is often measured by the weight of gold, the size of a stone, or the sway of trends. Yet on Benda Street in Kemang, one jeweller quietly resists this tide. When interests are easily influenced by what’s new, Subeng Klasik walks the other way– deliberate, grounded, and unapologetically Indonesian.
Marvel at Make Me Dirty: Ardi Gunawan Solo Exhibition Show
From 4 July to 12 September 2025, Made Me Dirty is the latest solo exhibition by Indonesian artist Ardi Gunawan curated by Hendro Wiyanto, presenting a body of work at ISA Art Gallery that oscillates between satire, political critique, emotional expression, and cultural mass media observation. Known for his humorous, grotesque, and deeply personal visual
ARTJOG 2025: Indonesia’s Premier Art Festival Returns for Its 18th Edition
Indonesia’s premier contemporary art festival ARTJOG 2025 is set to return from 20 June to 31 August 2025 at the Jogja National Museum in Yogyakarta. This year’s theme, Motif: Amalan (Practice) concludes the Motif trilogy that began in 2023, exploring the evolving relationship between art and society. Since 2018, ARTJOG has evolved beyond being merely
Enjoy Bold, Inclusive Cinema as Europe on Screen Turns 25
Europe on Screen (EoS), Indonesia’s longest-running international film festival, celebrates its 25th edition with an inclusive line-up that reflects the evolving voice of European cinema. Running from 13–22 June 2025 in 7 cities: Jakarta, Bandung, Denpasar, Medan, Surabaya, Sidoarjo, and Yogyakarta, the festival marks a quarter-century of Indonesia-Europe cross-cultural dialogue through film. This year, the
The Jakarta Concert Orchestra Presents Symphony For the Nation 2025: 8 Decades of Indonesian Music
In celebration of the nation’s rich musical heritage, the Jakarta Concert Orchestra, under the direction of conductor and music director Avip Priatna, presents “8 Decades of Indonesian Music” (8 Dekade Musik Indonesia). Taking place on Saturday, 2 August 2025 at Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki, the concert is part of the Symphony for the
Blue Matter Trio & Kinematics Win The Papandayan International Jazz Competition 2025
Following a rigorous selection and judging process, The Papandayan International Jazz Competition (TPJC) 2025 officially crowned Blue Matter Trio from Yogyakarta as the Youth Jazz Category Champion, and Kinematics from Japan as the Jazz Warrior Category Champion. TP Jazz is a jazz music event management initiative organized by The Papandayan Bandung and Media Group, held
Goethe-Institut’s ‘Living at the Urban Seafront’ Exhibition Puts Coastal Communities in Frame
In collaboration with the Bremen Centre for Building Culture, Goethe-Institut Indonesien presents the photography exhibition ‘Living at the Urban Seafront’. Featuring 47 works by 17 Indonesian and German photographers, the exhibition explores the lives of those caught in the intersection of land and sea. On display from 6 May to 1 June 2025, the exhibition
Borobudur Temple: A Marvel of Ancient Architecture
Located in the Kedu Valley, in the heart of the island of Java, Indonesia, lies the magnificent Borobudur Temple. This Buddhist temple, dating back to the 9th century, is not only a UNESCO World Heritage site but also the largest Buddhist temple in the world. Borobudur temple’s unique architectural, spiritual and historical significance makes it
