Looking Behind the Idea of Made Wianta’s Solo Exhibition “Run for Manhattan“
Balinese artist Made Wianta’s solo exhibition “Run for Manhattan” celebrates the 350th anniversary of the Treaty of Breda (Perjanjian Breda). Held by Ciptadana, “Run for Manhattan” presents Wianta’s masterpieces, which both play with words and an enigmatic mantra. Furthermore, the exhibition showcases the artist’s finest artworks throughout his significant career. Open for public until 8 December at Ciptadana Art Space, Wianta narrates the historic moment when the 1667 treaty settled a long running dispute between the Dutch and
Museum Macan Holds the First Public Exhibition “Art Turns. World Turns.”
To mark its opening, the museum presents an exhibition which grants public access to one of the most significant collections of modern and contemporary art in the world. Opened on November 3rd, Museum Macan becomes one of the art venue in Jakarta which adapts modern and futuristic concept. Photo courtesy of Museum Macan. The Museum
Art x Fashion Exhibition Examines “The Image of Body and Clothing”
When art meets fashion, it may cause contradiction but it’s also reciprocal. Martell, the oldest of the great cognac houses, has consistently supported the art industry. Its annual contemporary art exhibition titled “ART x FASHION” highlights the close relation between those two industries. Sarita Ibnoe’s installation “Memori Sandang – The Memory of Clothing” at ART x Fashion Exhibition
The Art of Geometry and the Sense of Rhythm
ISA Art Advisory successfully staged the first solo exhibition of British based Indonesian artist Sinta Tantra in Jakarta from 9 to 24 November. Tantra’s artworks put a strong focus on the sense of rhythm, whereas It represents the musical notation across the canvas. Photo by Rintang Azhar/NOW!Jakarta. Born in New York to Balinese parents, Tantra
Bagus Pandega: Using Technology Not to Obtain Answers, but Questions
Working in the sculpture studio of Bandung’s Institute of Technology (ITB), Bagus Pandega always enjoyed the process of creating his pieces, but when it came to the end product, he felt that somehow his works tended to be constant, static and cold. Bagus Pandega – The Facticity Series. Photo courtesy of Bagus Pandega/NOW!JAKARTA He felt
Cinerama: Art and the Moving Image in Southeast Asia
From hand-drawn animation to films and immersive installations, Singapore Art Museum’s latest exhibition, Cinerama: Art and the Moving Image in Southeast Asia, delves into individual and collective memory, identity and politics through the medium of the moving image. Photo courtesy of Singapore Art Museum/NOPW!JAKARTA Since the moving image has emerged and found its way into the
The Art of Balanced Contrast by Masdibyo and Gigih Wiyono
Born and raised in two different parts of Java, artists Masdibyo and Gigih Wiyono brought out the best of their upbringing and cultures in the much-anticipated exhibition “Dua Kutub” (Two Poles) at the National Gallery in early January. Dua Kutub Exhibition showcased the artworks from two artists (Masdibyo and Gigih Wiyono) who have different artistry, contrast
Indonesian Arts Exhibition: Standing with the Masters
“Indonesian Arts Exhibition, First Among Equal” was the first art exhibition held in the industrial estate of Cikarang. It was launched by the Jababeka Group. Photo courtesy of Indonesian Arts Exhibition/NOW!JAKARTA Held at Jababeka Convention Center from January 17 to 21, the exhibition showcased more than 70 paintings from Indonesia’s maestros from the 19th century, such
Vanessa van Houten on Human Emotions and Inner Beauty
In Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s most famous play “Faust”, the title character desperately wants to “understand whatever binds the world’s innermost core together”. Vanessa van Houten’s project here*now explores the depth of inner beauty through photography. Photos courtesy of Vanessa van Houten & Erica Knecht/NOW!JAKARTA Similarly, German-American photographer and filmmaker Vanessa van Houten said that “in
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
In “Sendiri” Will Cooper Captures the Transformation of the Spiritual to the Social
The temples of Java bear testament to Indonesia’s connection to Hinduism and Buddhism. The intricate carvings on these 9th Century structures convey the various artistic influences of the period. Now among the country’s most visited attractions, these spaces have morphed from places of spiritual worship to destinations with social purpose. But where do we fit
Legacies: Real and Imagined, The Artwork of Adam de Boer and Jumaldi Alfi
Staged at the lobby of the World Trade Center II building in South Jakarta, the Jakarta-based art consultancy ISA Art Advisory and PT Jakarta Land conducted an art exhibition by American and Indonesian artists Adam de Boer and Jumaldi Alfi, with a highlight on contemporary art and historical art traditions. The exhibition is open to
Inside “A Small Universe in the Field of Meaning’ Exhibition
Martell 300 Tricentenaire in association with Edwin's Gallery has opened the Contemporary Art Exhibition "Medium of Living". An exquisite art exhibition by 14 Indonesian contemporary artists, it showcases a depth of innovation, freedom, creativity and independence of mind in the exhbit entitled "A Small Universe in the Field of Meaning”. “A Small Universe in the