Indonesian Art Connects the World at the World Bank and IMF Headquarters
Indonesia will host the International Monetary Fund – World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2018 in Bali this year. To promote the event, the Indonesian Government has planned art exhibitions in the IMF and World Bank Headquarters in Washington DC. An exhibition of Indonesian Contemporary Art will be installed at the “Gallery” atrium of IMF’s HQ
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Understanding Feminist Thought
As part of events commemorating International Women’s Day, academics and gender practioners discuss the challenges of attaining gender equality around the world. Institut Français d’Indonésie (IFI) in collaboration with UN Women Indonesia hosted a seminar on feminism and the history of the women’s rights movement, on 8 March. The event, held at the Institute, was in
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The Gifted Ones Exhibition: The Visual Language of Artists with Autism
In commemoration of world autism awareness day on 2 April, Artotel Jakarta, this month, exhibits a distinctive collective exhibition which features the work of artists with autism. The brush strokes, the colour, and the whole visual idea itself are all manifested in 12 pieces. Bima Arisena Adisoma present himself to explain the meaning behind his
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An Indigenous Celebration in Ubud
Celebrating indigenous people and culture through dance, music, unity, art and collaboration at the Indigenous Celebration 2018 in May. Various indigeneous tribe will be performaed at the celebration. Photo by David Metcalf/NOW!JAKARTA This May sees the first ever gathering of indigenous people from around the world in a celebration that honours the wisdom passed down
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Dance Prix Indonesia 2018 Returns This Weekend
The annual ballet and contemporary dance competition, Dance Prix Indonesia is back and showcases talented dancers across the region. As an international emerging genre, the fourth edition of Dance Prix Indonesia has invited Italian ballet dancers to hit the stage at the Jakarta Art Building this weekend. A total of 350,000 participants will join the
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Bartele Gallery Jakarta: Rare Antique Maps, Prints and Books of Indonesia
Foreign traders first arrived in Indonesia for its spices. Over time, the beauty of the landscape, the hospitality of the people, and the diversity of its culture became the focal points of explorers. Thanks to spaces like Bartele Gallery, the link to the country’s past is preserved for the modern generation. Bartele Gallery Jakarta at
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Atreyu Moniaga Project: Mixed Feeling 03 Features Five Emerging Illustrators
Young emerging illustrators Rasheeda Rahma, Kevin Keev, Riki Sumardianto, Ray Lidya, and Tiarama manifest their past in their first collective exhibition entitled “FABLE” at Senopati Qubicle Center, South Jakarta. The exhibition is a one-year incubation as the result of the new talent of photography and illustration under the Atreyu Moniaga project. Mixed Feeling by Atreyu
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Art Along Antasari
South Jakarta has been treated to some creative, local street art in recent months. Following the lead of local artists who painted on the support beams of the non-toll Flyover (JLNT) on Jalan Kasablanka, the pylons along Jalan Antasari have served as a canvas for local school students. Not less than 63 poles have been
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Imagining a More Sustainable City through Chris Morin Eitner’s Photograph
French Photographer Chris Morin Eitner’s exhibition “Once Upon A Time Tomorrow” is an urgent reminder for what has been happening in the urban environment nowadays. His photography series captures the city-space around the world, defining the concrete jungle with living floral and fauna, as a form of environmental activism. French Photographer Chris Morin Eitner’s exhibition
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Fabrics with History
The Textile Museum is conducting an on-going assessment of its collection, standard and necessary function if the collection includes easily biodegradable materials. The Indonesian Heritage Society has provided the Textile Museum with a group of volunteers who meet once a week to assist the museum staff in their collection evaluations. Photos by Edith A. Dunn/NOW!JAKARTA
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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
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Batik to be Exhibited at UNESCO’s Headquarters in Paris
Following its inclusion in the Representative List of The Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009, Batik is set to be showcased in the special annual exhibition at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, France. Via a collaboration with three renowned Indonesian designers, the exhibition’s mission is to feature batik to global audiences. With the support of
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Naufal Abshar’s: Les Demoiselles de Jakarta
The imagery that Naufal Abshar presents in his paintings are, perhaps more often than otherwise, not easy to accept. Th HA HA painting series is granted him recognition, exposing his name to the world art scene. Photo by Amir Sidharta/NOW!JAKARTA During a selection of his works in a group exhibition in the United States recently,