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View all search resultsDuring his state visit to Europe, Culture Minister Fadli Zon attended this year’s UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development (MONDIACULT) in Barcelona, Spain.
6 days agoA journey that began in a quiet Jakarta neighborhood has carried CAN’S Gallery across continents and through decades: nurturing Indonesian artists, embracing new voices and celebrating a quarter-century of artistic evolution.
1 week agoA spectacular fusion of Indonesian heritage and Broadway-style grandeur, the production dazzled the audience with 1,500 performers, lavish costumes and timeless folktales retold for a new generation.
1 week agoBlending mythology, politics and boundless imagination, the artist’s fantastical creation continues to challenge hegemonic powers with its vision of a borderless future.
3 weeks agoReturning for its third edition from Sept. 18 to Oct. 5 at Senayan City, this year’s illustration fair offers a vibrant lineup of artists that highlights the rise of a uniquely Indonesian visual arts culture.
3 weeks agoFree speech has become a hot topic in the UK, with people from across the political spectrum complaining that the law is too heavy-handed.
3 weeks agoUnder the fair's broader theme of “Bridging Dichotomies”, Terra Nexus encourages viewers to engage with diverse perspectives on the current state of the world and perhaps imagine a better future through a blend of diverse mediums and genres.
1 month agoStella Moira Atmadja, a student at Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) and a cinephile, is taking concrete steps to support the advancement of Indonesian cinema.
1 month agoThe exhibition, held beside the Plataran Arca at the National Museum, transforms a 450-square-meter hall into an enchanting bamboo forest, with shadowy corridors and rows of bamboo poles evoking a mythical labyrinth.
1 month agoCurator Gie Sanjaya said the title "Organic Rhythm" was chosen to reflect the artists’ shared effort to express the flow of life and their spirituality, even as they come from different cultural backgrounds.
1 month agoIndonesian designers and industry representatives are heading to two major events this week and next to spread the country’s wealth of traditional textiles and modern creativity to global fashion enthusiasts.
1 month agoJakarta’s Literature and Ideas Festival ends on a solemn note with The Gaza Monologues—firsthand stories from a war zone.
1 month agoA study by Central Connecticut State University ranked Indonesia 60th out of 61 in literacy, besting only Botswana. Literacy serves as the basis for individual development, societal progress and economic growth and therefore the country must do what it can to improve its standing in the world.
1 month agoTwo centuries on, Prince Diponegoro’s legacy lives on in a Galeri Nasional show linking past resistance to present-day struggles.
1 month agoA historic residence at Jl. Cikini Raya No. 82 in Jakarta, once neglected, has been restored and transformed into a vibrant creative space that celebrates Indonesia’s enduring legacy.
1 month agoCenturies-old ties between Indonesia and the Philippines came to light in a Jakarta lecture, as place names like Ternate and Papanggo revealed a largely forgotten history.
1 month agoThe play unfolds in the futuristic realm of the Nimacha Empire, where humans are gradually being overpowered by droids and robots.
1 month agoMusic director Elwin Hendrijanto says the show will fuse contemporary arrangements with traditional sounds like Kalimantan’s Karungut and the Batak song “Rambadia”.
1 month agoThe Literature and Ideas Festival returns from Aug. 8-16 with "Menjadi Indonesia", featuring over 35 performers.
2 months agoThe exhibition, held at in Erasmus Huis in Jakarta, reexamines colonial legacies through a distinctly Indonesian lens. Curated by historian Sadiah Boonstra and artist Sukiato Khurniawan, the show features powerful works by six artists that confront the lingering imprints of colonialism on society.
2 months agoFrom the graceful Thai Blessing Dance to the vibrant Indonesian Puspa Mekar, the performance blended traditional melodies and symbolism, captivating the audience with a shared spirit of peace and unity.
2 months agoAlthough the Java War started two centuries ago, the story of Diponegoro's heroism remains fresh to Indonesians today thanks to many serious scholarly works as well as the products of pop culture which advertise his trials and tribulations. The following is a non-exhaustive list of scholarly works and popular retellings of Diponegoro's life.
2 months agoThe organizer took the theme, reflecting on the current geopolitical situation, that colonialism persists, particularly in Palestine, some 70 years after the conference.
2 months agoAt Neo Gallery’s ProGress exhibition, former art insiders step into the spotlight as they trade their roles as curators and collectors to finally become artists themselves.
2 months agoThe piece transports audiences into the prehistoric world, just before the Chicxulub asteroid struck earth 66 million years ago. At the heart of the story is the Acheroraptor, one of the last dinosaurs to walk the planet.
3 months agoFrom rainforest dialogues to global rhythms, Sarawak is hosting two of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic events, the Rainforest Youth Summit 2025 (RAYS) and the Rainforest World Music Festival 2025 (RWMF) this week, charting a bold, intergenerational vision for sustainable tourism, environmental leadership and cultural connection in the heart of Borneo.
3 months agoAmid today’s digital art surge, the exhibition, running from June 11 to 26, invites us to reflect on Indonesia’s history through his powerful, timeless works.
3 months agoJia CURATED returns bigger than ever, showcasing 70 curated presentations and spotlighting around 150 designers and brands from Indonesia and Southeast Asia.
3 months agoAn art therapist leads sessions online and at her studio in Florence, Italy. But she believes anyone can enjoy art as a form of emotional release or self-expression from the comfort of home.
3 months agoBut the world-famous waltz truly travelled among the stars on Saturday when the European Space Agency's antenna broadcast a live performance of it into space to celebrate the composer's 200th birthday.
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