Conversation

Maria Ressa on Gen Z, disinformation and the social media world we live in

The Nobel laureate reflects on the challenges facing Gen Z in an era of rapid technological change, urging us to navigate the digital world with critical thinking and accountability.

Culture and Entertainment

Kareem Soenharjo bares all in his third solo album

Known as BAP, Kareem Soenharjo’s latest album is a melancholic showcase of the intense, ugly and real parts of growing as a person.

Away We Go

24 hours at 25hours Hotel

With its eccentric urban design and strategic location, The Oddbird is a quirky home away from home.

Culture and Entertainment

How Juicy Luicy Became Indonesia's Biggest Pop Band

In 2024, the band's latest album, Nonfiksi, anointed these four hopeless romantics as the new kings of pop.

Culture and Entertainment

Gems from the whimsical world of Ghibli

If you’re looking for the perfect family bonding experience, the reported return of Ghibli movies to the big screen will offer nostalgia, warmth and joy for all ages.

Culture and Entertainment

New Jersey’s indie rock legend Real Estate, brings its joy to Jakarta

Ahead of the band's first performance in Indonesia this weekend at the Joyland Festival 2024, Real Estate's Martin Courtney discusses their musical journey and latest album.

Culture and Entertainment

Mark keeps fostering the people

Foster the People return with their latest album, Paradise State of Mind, an exploration of the wonderfully chaotic time we live in. 

The Neighborhood

Getting 10,000 steps a day in a city not made for walking

From exploring their favorite malls to intentional commutes and other creative efforts, Jakartans are finding ways to complete this daily fitness quest. 

Arts

365 by Indra Leonardi: A celebration of a fulfilled life

Softened and obscured, Indra Leonardi’s images reflect the beauty of imperfection and the authenticity in mundanity.

Culture and Entertainment

Lyodra is stepping into her 'diva' era

Her second album Melangkah (Stepping Forward) showcases her growth as an artist and solidifies her place as one of Indonesia’s rising pop stars.

Culture and Entertainment

Prilly, Dikta and the art of cathartic cinema

The actors team up in Bolehkah Sekali Saja Kumenangis (May I Cry Just Once), a powerful drama exploring family issues and mental health.

Arts

Highlights of Art Jakarta 2024

73 galleries from around the world showcased a glimpse of Southeast Asia's vibrant and burgeoning art scene.

Arts

Curators as catalysts: Redefining art in Indonesia and beyond

Through groundbreaking exhibitions, visionary curators have transformed the Indonesian and global art scene, pushing boundaries and redefining the role of artists and audiences alike.

Culture and Entertainment

Finding comedy in tragedy, the artist's way

Indonesian comic artists are finding new ways to connect with audiences and embrace creative freedom, balancing humor, social critique and the challenges of modern storytelling.

The Neighborhood

Street art survival: Navigating Jakarta’s changing cityscape

Having battled societal stigma and territorial risks, Jakarta’s graffiti artists now have to adapt their creative expression to the evolving urban landscape.