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Wayang Uwuh: The Art of Trash

Indonesian artist Iskandar Hardjodimuljo transforms household waste into artworks as a form of cultural preservation  and fronts a campaign to invite people to protect the environment from waste, especially single-use plastic.

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Culture The Yin and Yang of (Male) Chauvinism

The Yin and Yang of (Male) Chauvinism

I suppose everyone has heard of the Chinese philosophy of Yin and Yang? But what do we understand about it? I personally loved the description of them in terms of the ‘Sunlight playing over a mountain and a valley.’

Arts Rare Etchings of Balinese Woman by the Famous Willem G. Hofker

Rare Etchings of Balinese Woman by the Famous Willem G. Hofker

All etchings are signed by Hofker himself under the print, very suitable for framing

Arts ARTJOG to Return to its Festive Format

ARTJOG to Return to its Festive Format

This year’s annual international contemporary arts festival ARTJOG will be held from 8 July to 31 August at the Jogja National Museum in Yogyakarta and will strive to rebuild the festival atmosphere.

Arts Reframing Basoeki Abdullah, Social and Humanity

Reframing Basoeki Abdullah, Social and Humanity

14 young artists in cooperation with Kilau Art Studio held an exhibition to perpetuate the noble heritage of the painting maestro, Basoeki Abdullah.