When Artworks Tackle Beauty Stereotypes
Thanks to the widespread commercial portrayal of beauty on mainstream media, the definition of attractiveness – or lack of it – usually depends on physical quality, if not measurement. In a bid to undo common stereotypes about beauty, Bamed Healthcare has collaborated with the talented young artist Monica Hapsari in launching “Embracing Realness” – an
Promoting Indonesian Artists on Both Local and Global Stage
At the beginning of their career, young artists need a platform to showcase their works in order to establish themselves in the art industry and be recognized. In addition to major art exhibitions, such as Jakarta Biennale, Art Stage Jakarta and ARTJOG, the private sector plays an increasingly important role to promote the works of
G&B: For the Love of Batik and Music
In the crowded guitar market, G&B’s beautiful, handmade goods stand out from the others for their uniqueness. G&B is famous for its electric and bass guitars, which are adorned with batik patterns. Those batik motifs are painstakingly created by using the age-old, time-consuming process that is used in making traditional hand-drawn batik tulis textiles, which
When Hotel Grandkemang Transformed into an Artist Playground
It’s that time of the year again when Hotel Grandkemang Jakarta is transformed into an artistic playground as it hosts the annual Indonesian Contemporary Art & Design (ICAD), organized by Yayasan Design + Art Indonesia. Already in its eighth edition, the exhibition this year revolves around the theme “MURNI?”, which translates as “Pure”. More than
HAY Furniture: When Architecture Meets Fashion
Danish furniture brand HAY extends the market to Indonesia by launching interior, home decor, and accessories product in Jakarta. Brought to Indonesia exclusively by BWI, HAY will be the new option for people who look for furniture which have good taste in design, art, and fashion those like simplicity in its purest form. Next month,
Young Artists Highlight the Life for Money and Consumerism
"Money can’t buy happiness" is the common phrase that was implicitly at Le Money Art Exhibition. As the result of collaboration between Monstore and Greyhound, Young artists showcased their perspective of money in social necessity through contemporary artwork. The exhibition highlights how people are controlled by the money, the dependence of money, the lust for
Film Festival Shines a Light on Science
Germany is well known for its achievements in the field of science and technology. It has, however, been quite a challenge to spark enthusiasm for these topics among the younger generation. The Science Film Festival, one of Goethe-Institut’s most successful and biggest projects, aims to change that. The Science Film Festival was first initiated by
Museum Tekstil Jakarta: Showcases Lives of Women Weavers
On November 18, Sole Oha, a special exhibition demonstrating the lives of women weavers in Sulawesi and Flores, will open at Jakarta’s Museum Tekstil in Tanah Abang. Several exhibition rooms will be turned into homes of weavers from the islands of Adonara and Lembata, as well as homes of Torajanese weavers from Sa’dan and Mamasa
Looking Behind the Idea of Made Wianta’s Solo Exhibition “Run for Manhattan“
Balinese artist Made Wianta’s solo exhibition “Run for Manhattan” celebrates the 350th anniversary of the Treaty of Breda (Perjanjian Breda). Held by Ciptadana, “Run for Manhattan” presents Wianta’s masterpieces, which both play with words and an enigmatic mantra. Furthermore, the exhibition showcases the artist’s finest artworks throughout his significant career. Open for public until 8 December at Ciptadana Art Space, Wianta narrates the historic moment when the 1667 treaty settled a long running dispute between the Dutch and
Topiku: Converting Discarded Items into Unique Hats
Christmas is around the corner. Those who want to shop for a good cause, check out topiku.co, a social enterprise which offers cool hats – one would never guess that the handmade products are made entirely from up-cycled and recycled items. Photos courtesy of Topiku The founding of Topiku (“my hat” in Indonesian) stems from
Museum Macan Holds the First Public Exhibition “Art Turns. World Turns.”
To mark its opening, the museum presents an exhibition which grants public access to one of the most significant collections of modern and contemporary art in the world. Opened on November 3rd, Museum Macan becomes one of the art venue in Jakarta which adapts modern and futuristic concept. Photo courtesy of Museum Macan. The Museum
Art x Fashion Exhibition Examines “The Image of Body and Clothing”
When art meets fashion, it may cause contradiction but it’s also reciprocal. Martell, the oldest of the great cognac houses, has consistently supported the art industry. Its annual contemporary art exhibition titled “ART x FASHION” highlights the close relation between those two industries. Sarita Ibnoe’s installation “Memori Sandang – The Memory of Clothing” at ART x Fashion Exhibition
Pavarotti Forever : Comemorating a Legendary Tenor
Late Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti was one of the country’s – and the world’s – most beloved and successful artists, enthralling audiences across the globe in the latter half of the 20th century. His long career took him to the world’s most prestigious opera houses and theaters, and his dedication made him the undisputed ambassador
