Kenny G Concert in Jakarta: A Night of Nostalgia

American Saxophonist Kenneth Bruce Gorelick, popularly known as Kenny G, sparked much excitement on stage during his “One Night Only” concert in Jakarta on 6 Nov. The 62-year old instrumentalist began his Southeast Asian tour in Jakarta with a magnetising performance which transcended his multi-generation fan base. Kenny G sparked much excitement on stage during

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Two Bandung-Based Artists Showcase Hybrid Contemporary Works at INTERLUDE Exhibition

Bandung-based artists Yogie A Ginanjar and Erwin Windu Pranata displayed their work at Interlude Exhibition held at Pullman Jakarta Central Park. Their work depicts distinctive creations of contemporary movements. Installed at the hotel’s ground floor, INTERLUDE art exhibition by Pullman Jakarta Central Park is open to the public until 24 November. Photo courtesy of Pullman Jakarta Central Park/NOW!JAKARTA The hotel’s annual

Indonesian artist Suvi Wahyudianto Wins UOB Painting of the Year 2018 for his representation of the Sampit Massacre  

This year’s UOB painting of the Year was awarded to Indonesian artist Suwi Wahyudianto. His painting focused on the 2001 tribal conflict in Central Kalimantan.  Wahyudianto’s works are on display along with other Southeast Asia finalists at UOB Art Gallery, UOB Plaza I at 80 Raffles Place, Singapore until 28 February 2019. Photo by Rintang Azhar/NOW!JAKARTA Wahyudianto’s painting, created using mixed

Indonesia Contemporary Art and Design Exhibition 2018 Explores the Power of Stories

Stories are often associated with verbal narratives, but the 2018 Indonesian Contemporary Art and Design (ICAD) came up with a different approach. It offered a visual experience, using illustrations depicting the human experience. the ICAD’s latest exhibit, “Kisah” (Story), featured 39 artists who showcased their works in a six week-long exhibit at Grand Kemang Hotel, Jakarta. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA In its ninth year,

Promoting Tolerance through Film: A Conversation with Monique Rijkers

The third annual Tolerance Film Festival featured varied perspectives on dealing with social issues and tolerance around the world. NOW! Jakarta spoke to Festival Founder Monique Rijkers about tolerance and this year’s films. The initiator of Tolerance Film Festival, Monique Rijkers (middle) tooke a photo with audience who visited the film festival at  Institut Français d'Indonésie

Inside the Recently Renovated Erasmus Huis

There is only one Dutch Cultural Centre: the Erasmus Huis worldwide, and it’s in Jakarta. Named after the great philosopher and thinker Desiderius Erasmus (1466-1536), the Dutch heritage house recently underwent a facelift and reopened to the public on 23 November. Launching party for re-opening Dutch cultural centre Erasmus Huis in Jakarta after the building

Retronesia: Opening up a Forgotten Cultural Frontier

I caught the exploration bug ten years ago when I moved to Jakarta. I wandered into an IHS evening lecture at Erasmus Huis and was hooked by what I saw—strange, American-inspired villas in Bandung. The speaker, France Affandy, told me this was one of those fabulous but big cultural unknowns. That night I made it

Photo Exhibit Aims to Unite Cultures

Art:1 gallery, in collaboration with Brazilian photographer and curator Renato Negrao hosts an exhibition titled ‘Connections’. Brazilian curator Renato Negrao. Photo courtesy of Art 1: Museum/NOW!JAKARTA The exhibit features the work of 12 Brazilian photographers including Adriana Milani, Bernardo Borges, Carla Acacio, Gabriel Rizaffi, Isa Godoy, Ivana Panizzi, Liana Azevedo, Lu Lisboa, Malu Mesquita, Máximo

Art Time Capsule

Recently, I have been doing research on the history of art exhibitions in Indonesia prior to 1965. The availability of a few online sources in the Netherlands and Australia that are open to the public has helped tremendously. Most important art exhibitions seem to have been announced, previewed or reviewed in the new papers, particularly

S. Sudjojono, Modernist Painter, Poet, and Writer Celebrated at Arts Collective

The father of Indonesian Modernism, Sudjojono is predominantly known for his most valuable painting of 1973 “The Battle of Sultan Agung” or 1985’s “The New Movement”. The special performance “Hey Djon: When poetry Meets Music” which was held at Vin+ Kemang, South Jakarta in December focused on his work which included both paintings and poetry. Renowned

Abenk/Alter: Transcending Dualism into Art 

Abenk Alter is an aspiring progressive, artist in Indonesia’s Urban Pop scene. His passion for arts—conveyed via contemplative observation— is certainly a passion; one that has helped him make art based on human relations. His first solo exhibition is centered on this theme as part of a critique of show, speed and competition in contemporary society. Indonesian artist Abenk Alter explores

National Gallery of Indonesia Will Engage with More Art Communities in 2019 Programme

In 2018, The National Gallery of Indonesia featured 32 exhibitions, six education programmes, and six publications and partnership activities, all of which showcased the progress in the country’s art world. By expanding its partnership with art communities, the National Gallery is committed to strengthening community ties through art via its 2019 programme. Instrumenta 2018: Sandbox Exhibition which showcased number of interactive

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