Our Motherland’s Melody: The Second Painting Exhibition of The Presidential Palace’s Collection
Jika aku melihat gunung-gunung Gunung Merapi, Gunung Semeru, Gunung Merbabu Gunung Tangkuban Perahu, Gunung Klebet Dan gunung-gunung yang lain Aku melihat Indonesia When I see mountains Mount Merapi, Mount Semeru, Mount Merbabu Mount Tangkuban Perahu, Mount Klebet And the other mountains I see Indonesia –President Sukarno in Aku Melihat Indonesia In August last year, the
ART STAGE Jakarta Announces Winners For The Inaugural Indonesia Art Award
ART STAGE Jakarta, organiser of the Award for Authenticity, Leadership, Excellence, Quality, Seriousness in Art has presented 13 Awards to significant players across the spectrum of Indonesia’s art scene. The award recognises and acknowledges their tremendous talent, passion, commitment and contribution to the Indonesian art world. The winners were judged and selected by 100 to
Art Stage Jakarta Builds Bridge Between Indonesia and Global Art World
From 11 to 13 August 2017, art enthusiasts flocked to the Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria City in the southern part of the city to visit the second edition of Art Stage Jakarta, which featured a stellar line-up of leading Indonesian and international galleries, cutting-edge art projects by Indonesian, Southeast Asian and European artists and many
The Art of Gender Equality
You see it in ads everywhere—girls wear pink, boys wear blue. With some in the advertising industry increasingly under pressure to develop new guidelines to ban stereotypical gender roles or characteristics, artists too have spoken up on the subject. In Indonesia, artist and NOW! Jakarta’s very own Art Director Sudigdo is among those leading the
The Incredibly Rare Spice Islands Map of 1598
Beauty, rarity and historical significance combine in spectacular fashion in this late 16th century Dutch map of the Indonesian ‘Spice Islands’ that has just been acquired by Bartele Gallery, the only dedicated antiquarian map shop in Indonesia specializing in original maps and prints of the archipelago. The map, INSULAE MOLUCCAE, engraved by Petrus Plancius the
Micro Galleries Brings Colour and Creativity to Jakarta Kampung
After months of preparation, Micro Galleries will finally land in Jakarta. The global arts initiative reclaims disused and forgotten spaces to transform them into small galleries with the help of international and local artists, inviting local communities to come and enjoy the artworks. Micro Galleries Jakarta will celebrate its official opening on 6 October, but
Favorite Recipes of Indonesian Artists
A few years ago, edible art seemed to gain popularity. In 2014, the Edible Masterpieces project was launched as a fundraising initiative by Britain’s Art Fund, an institution that supports museums and galleries in the United Kingdom. It challenged members of the public to create food inspired by their favourite artworks to raise money for
Magali Saby: Breaking Free of Stereotypes
French artist Magali Saby was born with cerebral palsy, a disorder affecting a person’s ability to move. She French artist Magali Saby was born with cerebral palsy, a disorder affecting a person’s ability to move. She has been confined to a wheelchair her whole life, but this has not stopped her from becoming an actor,
Look inside Artist Lie Fhung’s Solo Exhibition Talks About The Fragility and Tenacity of Life
Indonesian artist Lie Fhung, who is currently based in Hong Kong, returns to Jakarta with her solo exhibition “Life Force” at Dia.lo.gue Artspace in Kemang. “The paradoxical power of Lie Fhung’s new solo exhibition, Life Force, lies in the way it envelops us within a physical and emotional terrain that is at once captivating and
When Artworks Tackle Beauty Stereotypes
Thanks to the widespread commercial portrayal of beauty on mainstream media, the definition of attractiveness – or lack of it – usually depends on physical quality, if not measurement. In a bid to undo common stereotypes about beauty, Bamed Healthcare has collaborated with the talented young artist Monica Hapsari in launching “Embracing Realness” – an
Promoting Indonesian Artists on Both Local and Global Stage
At the beginning of their career, young artists need a platform to showcase their works in order to establish themselves in the art industry and be recognized. In addition to major art exhibitions, such as Jakarta Biennale, Art Stage Jakarta and ARTJOG, the private sector plays an increasingly important role to promote the works of
When Hotel Grandkemang Transformed into an Artist Playground
It’s that time of the year again when Hotel Grandkemang Jakarta is transformed into an artistic playground as it hosts the annual Indonesian Contemporary Art & Design (ICAD), organized by Yayasan Design + Art Indonesia. Already in its eighth edition, the exhibition this year revolves around the theme “MURNI?”, which translates as “Pure”. More than
Young Artists Highlight the Life for Money and Consumerism
"Money can’t buy happiness" is the common phrase that was implicitly at Le Money Art Exhibition. As the result of collaboration between Monstore and Greyhound, Young artists showcased their perspective of money in social necessity through contemporary artwork. The exhibition highlights how people are controlled by the money, the dependence of money, the lust for