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PACU JALUR 2025 IS GOING VIRAL, BUT THE TRADITION RUNS DEEPER THAN YOU THINK

Behind the energetic kids and viral “Aura Farming” trend lies one of Indonesia’s most powerful ...
BRILIAN AKBAR | 18.07.2025
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INDONESIA AND THAILAND CELEBRATE 75 YEARS OF DIPLOMACY WITH MESMERIZING CULTURAL ...

From sacred dances to epic Ramayana retellings, the “Thai–Indonesian Joint Cultural Performances ...
JORDI HILDIANTO | 18.07.2025
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HE’S BLIND, AUTISTIC, AND JUST STOLE THE SHOW AT INDONESIA’S TOP CLASSICAL M ...

Ananda Sukarlan’s concert becomes a celebration of raw talent, resilience, and the surprising powe ...
SARI KUSUMANINGRUM | 18.07.2025
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BALLET IS BACK: DANISH-INDONESIAN GALA BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO A CLASSIC ARTFORM

75 years of diplomacy danced into history with a night of elegance, passion, and youthful energy in ...
SARI KUSUMANINGRUM | 02.07.2025
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YOUNG HEARTS, CLASSICAL BEATS: HUNGARIAN MELODIES CONCERT PROVES CLASSICAL MUSIC ...

Jakarta’s Shoemaker Studios was packed with passion as young talent and timeless melodies collided ...
SARI KUSUMANINGRUM | 02.07.2025
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THE FORGOTTEN REBEL ARTIST: WHY EMIRIA SOENASSA DESERVES A SPOT IN EVERY YOUNG C ...

Once erased from the spotlight, Emiria Soenassa’s fearless art and untold story are finding new li ...
BRILIAN AKBAR | 30.06.2025
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FRENCH COMIC LEGEND RETURNS TO INDONESIA — AND HE’S DRAWING IT LIKE NEVER BE ...

Joël Alessandra is back in the archipelago that sparked his creativity, and he's taking young Indon ...
BRILIAN AKBAR | 29.06.2025
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A RADICAL ART DROP: HOW A BILLIONAIRE’S BOLD GIFT IS REWRITING CANADA’S ART ...

61 Groundbreaking Artworks Worth $22.8M Donated to the Nation—And It’s Not Just for Art Snobs
FELIX DUSTIN | 17.06.2025
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WHEN "DO IT FOR THE GRAM" GOES TOO FAR: CRYSTAL-COVERED ART DESTROYED IN VIRAL M ...

A chair inspired by Van Gogh, encrusted with Swarovski crystals, shattered under the weight of clout ...
M. ARI ANWAR | 17.06.2025
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SCROLL, SCREENSHOT, STARDOM: MEET THE 28-YEAR-OLD ARTIST TURNING YOUR INSTAGRAM ...

From scrolling through selfies to selling six-figure paintings, Moka Lee is redefining modern portra ...
ARYA GIBRAN | 17.06.2025
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THIS ARTIST SOLD NOTHING FOR $18,000—AND IT MIGHT JUST BE THE BOLDEST ART FLEX ...

What if the next masterpiece isn’t something you can touch, see, or even photograph?
BRILIAN AKBAR | 19.05.2025
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NOT YOUR AVERAGE SYMPHONY: HOW A ROYAL JAVANESE ORCHESTRA BLEW MODERN AUDIENCES ...

A Royal Symphony Like No Other: When Javanese Tradition Took Center Stage and Stole the Spotlight
SARI KUSUMANINGRUM | 15.05.2025
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WHEN MUSIC SPEAKS LOUDER THAN POLITICS: THE UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT INDONESIA AND AU ...

A Night Where Traditions Collided, Cultures United, and Music Became the Voice of Diplomacy
SARI KUSUMANINGRUM | 15.05.2025
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A NIGHT OF STRINGS AND SOUL: "SONG TO THE MOON" CONCERT PROVES CLASSICAL MUSIC S ...

What happens when world-class musicians from four different countries step into one room and let the ...
SARI KUSUMANINGRUM | 12.05.2025
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JESSICA JANUAR AND CARLA SUHARTO LIT THE STAGE ON FIRE—WITH NOTHING BUT THEIR ...

Inside Kisah Dara, the Show That’s Redefining What It Means to Be a Woman in Indonesia
WILHEMINA BOWEN | 24.04.2025
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FROM JAKARTA TO CARNEGIE HALL: MEET THE INDONESIAN TEENS SET TO SHINE ON BROADWA ...

New York City might never be the same again—because Indonesian talent is about to take over.
BRILIAN AKBAR | 18.04.2025
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THE UNTOLD STORY OF KETUPAT: A SECRET CODE OF FORGIVENESS HIDDEN IN TRADITION

Beyond the Rice and Leaves: The Hidden Messages of Forgiveness and Unity in Ketupat
JORDI HILDIANTO | 04.04.2025
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THE TRAGIC LOVE STORY OF NING RANGDA – A TIMELESS FOLKTALE FROM SOUTH KALIMANT ...

A Legend from South Kalimantan That Transcends Time
M. ARI ANWAR | 04.04.2025
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THE HAUNTING TRAGEDY BEHIND NAPOMBALU ISLAND: A LOVE, A CURSE, AND A LEGEND THAT ...

A Heartbreaking Love Story That Gave Birth to a Mysterious Island
ARYA GIBRAN | 04.04.2025
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BREAKING THE SILENCE: HOW ADAM FIRMANSYAH USES ART TO HEAL AND CONNECT

A Canvas of Emotions: When Art Becomes a Lifeline
M. ARI ANWAR | 18.03.2025
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EID AL-FITR AROUND THE WORLD: UNIQUE TRADITIONS YOU DIDN’T SEE COMING!

From Festive Feasts to Unbelievable Rituals—How the World Celebrates Eid in Style!
BRILIAN AKBAR | 29.03.2025
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PAUL GAUGUIN: THE ARTIST WHO CHALLENGED TIME AND MORALITY

Unraveling the Mystery of Paul Gauguin: Artist, Rebel, or Villain?
MAXWELL SOETOMO | 18.03.2025
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THE "SEA NOMADS" OF SULAWESI: THE INCREDIBLE UNDERWATER ADAPTATION OF THE BAJO P ...

The Ocean’s True Nomads: How the Bajo People Defy Human Limits Underwater
M. ARI ANWAR | 19.03.2025
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FROM LENIN TO NOOTTI: HOW A FINNISH MUSEUM REINVENTED ITSELF AMID RISING TENSION ...

Once a Symbol of Friendship, Now a Reflection of History’s Shifting Tides
MAXWELL SOETOMO | 10.03.2025
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A FAREWELL TO THE POMPIDOU CENTRE – PARIS’ ICONIC MODERN ART HUB CLOSES FOR ...

The legendary cultural landmark prepares for an ambitious €262M renovation
MAXWELL SOETOMO | 10.03.2025
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LOST FOR 50 YEARS: STOLEN FLEMISH MASTERPIECE FOUND HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT IN DUT ...

Lost for 50 Years, Stolen Brueghel Masterpiece Resurfaces in Dutch Museum—Unraveling a Cold War My ...
JORDI HILDIANTO | 04.03.2025
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FASHION AND ART FOR THE FUTURE: HOW SMM X EKO NUGROHO INSPIRES YOUNG CREATIVES

Inspiring the Next Generation: How Art and Fashion Shape Youth Perspectives on Sustainability and Cr ...
BRILIAN AKBAR | 27.02.2025
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FESTIVAL HARMONI ISTIQLAL: INSPIRING THROUGH CULTURE, ART, AND INNOVATION

A Transformative Experience: How Festival Harmoni Istiqlal Inspired and Engaged the Youth
M. ARI ANWAR | 27.02.2025
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GUNUNG PADANG: THE LOST PYRAMID THAT COULD REWRITE PREHISTORY

Gunung Padang: Unveiling the Ancient Pyramid That Could Redefine Human Prehistory
MAXWELL SOETOMO | 17.02.2025
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THE LOCAL MARKET’S 20TH EDITION SHOWCASES INDONESIA’S CREATIVE SPIRIT AND CU ...

A Celebration of Creativity: The Local Market’s 20th Edition Showcases Culture, Innovation, and Lo ...
ARYA GIBRAN | 10.02.2025
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