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- Festive Issue
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- Health In An Era Of Urbanisation
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- Indonesia S Creative Soul
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- Love & Romance 2020
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- Season Of Love
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Perspectives A Concise History Of Jakarta
Jakarta’s origins date back to the 5th century AD and the founding of Sunda Kelapa port on the Ciliwung River during the reign of King Tarumanegara Namun. By the 12th century AD it was established as the main port of the Hindu Kingdom of Sunda. Due to the rapid growth of Islam in the early
In Good Health: Exercise is Key but Nutrition Plays a Vital Role
With the plethora of information out there with regard to exercise and diet, NOW! Jakarta spoke to nutritionist Geeta Seth, about diet fads and the importance of keeping ourselves in check. Geeta Seth explains how nutrition plays vital role to our body. Photo/Personal Doc/NOW!JAKARTA In recent years we have been hearing about diets like the
Trends in Fitness: From Strength to High Intensity Interval Training
Fitness these days has evolved from just a brisk walk, sprint or jog to more focused, targeted exercises to help one achieve ideal weight and well being. Here we look at the latest trends in the world of fitness. There are number of exercise to explore as the trend of ftness world in 2018. iStock/NOW!JAKARTA
Redefining Notions of Beauty in Today’s Society
Beauty is a word which has a powerful impact on both men and women. We live in an era where consumerism and commercialism define what is beautiful and how you should be. Both men and women find themselves trapped, and are conditioned to make them eager to fit in the riddle of “the ideal standards
Special Olympics Indonesia: Can Sports Unite Communities?
The Special Olympics is a global movement to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities through training and competition. It has been recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the only Olympics organisation for people with intellectual disabilities. On 9 August 1989, Indonesia joined the organisation that is accredited by the Special Olympics International (SOI) to
Octane Airdyne X: Powerful and Reliable Workout for Today’s Exercisers
Octane Airdyne X is the latest breakthrough fitness equipment that has been precisely refined for greater challenge and high intensity workout for today’s exercisers. This ultra-durable gym equipment is designed to withstand the toughest sweat sessions on cardio floors, in small groups, in functional training workouts and at specialty fitness studios. Highest fat burning,
Indonesian Art Scene Boosted by the Games, Not the Other Way Round
On 15 November 2017, the Salvator Mundi, c. 1500, a painting believed to be a Leonardo da Vinci, was sold at an auction in New York for a price of USD 450.3 million, setting a new world record for the price of paintings ever sold. It is said that in 1958 it was sold at
Talking Art with President Director of Indonesian Luxury Deborah Iskandar
With over twenty years of experience in the art industry, Deborah Iskandar is known as the expert in all things art and design. After heading two of the world’s leading auction houses, Christie’s and Sotheby’s, and successfully managing her own art advisory firm, she launched Indonesian Luxury. Principal of ISA Art Advisory and President Director
Welcoming Indonesia’s Latest Landmark, The statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana
The statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK)—which honours the Hindu God Vishnu and the mythical bird, Garuda, believed to be his companion—will be unveiled at GWK Park in Ungasan, Bali, this month. NOW! Jakarta spoke to the designer, I Nyoman Nuarta, about the process. The Statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencan is designed by renowned scluptor
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara: A Dose of Culture
Museum MACAN (Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara) opened its doors in late 2017 and the buzz about the building—and its many insta worthy exhibits—has not abated since. NOW! Jakarta spoke to Museum Director Aaron Seto about the museum’s contribution to Jakarta’s burgeoning art scene. Opened in 2017, Museum of Modern and Contemporary
The National Gallery of Indonesia: A Repository of Indonesian Art
The National Gallery of Indonesia was inaugurated in May 1999, following decades of development of the various buildings and spaces. Its rich history pays homage to the many great Indonesian artists and houses a vast collection. The National Gallery of Indonesia’s Permanent collection. Photos by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA According to historical records both in print and elsewhere,
Jakarta’s Most Visited Places for Arts & Culture Perfomances
Jakarta is home to a range of arts and cultural events. The city’s cultural spaces host a variety of musical shows, theatre, dance performances, opera, and more. Graha bakti Budaya is the main theatre at Taman Ismail Marzuki, Cikini, Central Jakarta. NOW!JAKARTA Some of these spaces are owned by the government while others are independently
A Young Curator, Gesyada Annisa Namora Siregar
Gesyada Annisa Namora Siregar didn’t expect to embark on a career as an art curator at 24. The Jakarta Institute of Arts (IKJ) graduate may not be as established as her senior colleagues, but her climb to the top represents a trend in her generation who look at the industry from a different perspective. The
