Katrin Figge
A Firework of Flavours from Chef Gilles Marx & Chef Olivier Oddos Collaboration
What happens when two French chefs, one based in Jakarta and the other one in Tokyo, meet for a culinary exchange? The answer is simple: a firework of flavours! The kitchen flow where Chef Gilles Marx &Chef Olivier Oddos works together. Photo courtesy of AMUZ/NOW!JAKARTA Chef Gilles Marx, founder of AMUZ Gourmet in Jakarta, and
Celebrating the Creativity of Indonesian Women
Cipta Media Ekspresi is an open call grant by the Ford Foundation in collaboration with Wikimedia Indonesia for women in the field of art and culture, to support and celebrate their cultural diversity and creativity. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Indonesia/NOW!JAKARTA In Indonesia, many women are prevented from working and realising their full creative potential merely because
Procrastinating, GO-JEK Style
With the expanding services of GO-JEK, there is hardly any need to leave the house anymore – or is there? On a recent Sunday, I decided to do a little experiment: not leaving the house for a whole day and fulfilling my needs using the GO-JEK app only. Try to live a day with Go-Jek
Raymond Rjaily, The Mandarin Oriental Jakarta’s New Culinary Wizard
The Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta recently welcomed Raymond Rjaily as new Executive Chef. Originally from Lebanon, Chef Raymond brings with him more than 17 years of experience in the culinary world. Raymond Rjaily as new Executive Chef of The Mandarin Oriental Jakarta. Photo by Basuki Nugroho/NOW!JAKARTA His first post outside Lebanon took him to Doha, Dubai
An Interview with H.E. Vincent Guérend, EU Ambassador to Indonesia
The EU Delegation to Indonesia, based in Jakarta, aims to promote the interests of the European Union (EU) and to build closer ties between the EU and Indonesia. The EU Delegation is involved in a range of activities with Indonesia, that touch many different issues and fields. H.E. Vincent Guérend, EU Ambassador to Indonesia. Photo
Preserving Culture through the Lens of Photography
Anton Gautama only began to develop an interest in photography three years ago – but once he held a camera in his hands, there was no turning back. He instantly fell in love. Anton has since published two books and received numerous awards. "Home Sweet Home" Photography. Anton Gautama's book projects came from his desire
World Cup Fever Infects Indonesia
Football fans around the world are gearing up for the biggest sporting event of the year: the FIFA World Cup in Russia. From 14 June to 15 July, 32 national teams will compete to take home the highly coveted trophy, combining skills and tactics, mostly on— but also off —the pitch. It doesn’t seem likely
2018 World Cup: Surprises, Disappointments, Highs and Lows
After a whole month of football frenzy, the World Cup 2018 in Russia saw France lifting the coveted trophy for the second time after twenty years. It was a well-deserved win as “Les Bleus”, among the top favourites to win the World Cup this year, showed a string of assured and effective performances throughout the
Author Laksmi Pamuntjak Talks About Her Upcoming Novel and Embracing Duality
Laksmi Pamuntjak’s novel “Amba” or “The Question of Red” made waves both in Indonesia and abroad. The author is currently working on the sequel, which will be published in Germany in August. At the same time, the movie version of her book “Aruna dan Lidahnya” or “The Birdwoman’s Palate” will be released in Indonesian cinemas
Stars and Rabbit, an Indie Duo Who Make Whispers Overseas
Indonesian folk-pop duo Stars and Rabbit first emerged on the local music scene in 2011. Singer-songwriter Elda Suryani and arranger Adi Widodo, both hailing from Yogyakarta, complement each other perfectly: in their enthralling songs, Elda’s distinctive vocals—sometimes bordering on the eccentric—are accompanied by the soothing sound of Adi’s guitar. Stars and Rabbits on their tour
When Nature Calls: A “Tour de Toilette” in Berlin
Every year on 19 November, the United Nations draws the world’s attention to the global sanitary crisis on World Toilet Day. According to the website of the intergovernmental organisation, the world is not on track to reach Sustainable Development Goal 6, which ensures the availability and sustainable management of sanitation and water for all by 2030.
The Labyrinth of Ika Vantiani’s Journey into Art
Ika Vantiani is a woman of many talents: after obtaining her formal education at a Public Relations school and a 13-year career in the advertising industry, she eventually decided to fully focus on her work as an artist – and has never looked back. Ika spoke to NOW! Jakarta about her life in the creative
