The Angst of Youth Examined Through Photography
The Salihara Community, Indonesia’s first multidisciplinary arts centre, in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut showcased a collection of photo essays of 12 young photographers from eight South-East Asian Countries. It focused on contemporary social issues. Two Indonesians photographers exhibited work on a cultural phenomenon and on mental illness among youth. Photo courtesy of Goethe-Institut Indonesian/NOW!JAKARTA Photographs
Celebrating Indigenous Culture
The Indigenous Celebration staged at the Arma Museum in Ubud, Bali between 11-13 May highlighted the connection among the indigenous people of Indonesia, the Pacific and India. There were 34 tribes represented, including Gayo Aceh, Antoni from West Timor, Dayak Punan, an Australian Aboriginal group, Dayak Kenyah, Marind from Papua and a New Zealand Maori
Deciphering life at “The Meeting Point”, Celebration Art Palette of Eight Painters
From 5 to 26 May, Rumah Jawa Gallery presented a painting exhibition titled “The Meeting Point”. Artists Afdhal, Giring Prihatyasono, Hono SUN, Januri, Katirin, M.S. Wawan, Tjokorda Bagus Wiratmadja (Coki) and Tofan M.A. Siregar displayed the beauty visual of their skills in scratching palette blades and sweeping the brushstrokes with thickness of various colours on
Latest Kayou Furniture is Adapted by Indonesia Ramayana Love Story
Indonesian furniture brand Kayou has launched its ‘Lereh Series’ by adapting the Ramayana in its design. Since its establishment in 2015, five young architects plan to introduce Indonesian furniture to the world. They recently featured the collection in New York. Kayou latest furniture collection "Lereh Series" are inspired by Ramayana love story, Rama and Sita.
In “57 x 76” a Collaboration Between Artist and Author
The interdisciplinary collaboration between poet and author Goenawan Mohamad and renowned painter Muhammad Hanafi has piqued the attention of the art community. Their distinctive visual creation,“57 x 76” exhibit, is on display at National Gallery of Indonesia. Curated by Agung Hujatnikajennong, 80 paintings on paper and canvas are exhibited at "57 x 76" which were
Mansyur Mas’ud, Belitung, and His Relationship with Indonesian Art
Not too many people realise that the island of Belitung has had a small yet rather remarkable relationship with Indonesian art. Full by Mansyur Mas’ud. the painting manifests the reality of densely populated settlements in Indonesia. Photo courtesy of Amir Sidharta/NOW!JAKARTA Although Raden Saleh never actually went to Belitung, in 1855 he painted a portrait of John
International Gamelan Festival Sounds in August in Surakarta
Solo is preparing to welcome more than 50 gamelan groups from Indonesia and overseas for the International Gamelan Festival (IGF) 2018 to be held in the city between 9-16 August. Aroudn 50 gamelan groups from Indonesia and overseas are scheduled to perform at the International Gamelan Festival (IGF) 2018 on August in Solo, Surakarta. Photo courtesy
1O1 Travel Sketch Explores Malang, Bandung, and Other Cities
Local tourism sketch project “1O1 Travel Sketch” explored a number of cities including Yogyakarta, Bandung, and Malang. This year, 101 Travel Sketch will take place in Jakarta in October, and will be celebrated in Bali and Palembang next year. Beside exploring the city and its culture, 1O1 Travel Sketch is usually closed with an auction.
Highlighted “World Spirit”, Presidential Art Collection on Display at National Gallery
In commemoration of the 73rd Independence Day, the Ministry of the State Secretariat will host an exhibit of the Presidential Art collection at the National Gallery from 3 to 31 August. Restored painting “Memanah” (Archery) by Henk Ngantung which created in 1994 will be shown again after its first appearance in 2016. Photo courtesy of
Generation XYZ, Understanding the Generation Gap through Dance
The modern dance and hip hop performance by Marlupi Dance Academy (MDA) dancers tell a deep narrative about the generation gap, through movement. Titled “Generation XYZ” the dance performance connect the audiences to the contemporary world, signifying the unique characters of human beings across generations. The Generation XYZ captures the unique character of the society
Balinale has Morphed from a Film Festival to a Cultural Event
This year’s Bali International Film Festival (Balinale), which will be held between 24-30 September, is expected to draw around 8,000 visitors taking in the best independent cinema from around 40 countries. Filmmaker and Anthropologist Dr. Lawrence Blair presents his documentary film "Bali, Island of the Dogs" at the Balinale. Photo courtesy of Balinale/NOW!JAKARTA Documentaries, shorts and
Exhibit of Presidential Art Collection Salutes National Heroes
The exhibit of the Presidential Art collection this year focused on the celebration of the 73rd Anniversary of Indonesia’s Independence and the 18th Asian Games. Held at the National Gallery, the month long exhibition portrayed the nation’s struggles. the 1919 Bronze sculpture “Archer” by Zsiemond Kisfaludi Strobel was exhibited at Presidential collection Exhibit. Photo by
The Japan Foundation, A Repository of Culture
The Japan Foundation was established in October, 1972 as a specialised, core agency responsible for Japanese international cultural exchange. Japan Foundation frequently invites Japanese artists to hold an exhibition in Jakarta. Photo courtesy of Japan Foundation/NOW!JAKARTA The agency was transformed into the independent administrative institution (under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) on 1
