Sheena Suparman

Sheena Suparman is a writer for The Jakarta Post's Creative Desk. She is based in Jakarta but wishes she could be anywhere else. She’s usually powered by coffee, chips and cheeseburgers.

Inside the art auction: Putting Indonesian masters back in the spotlight
Arts

Inside the art auction: Putting Indonesian masters back in the spotlight

As Global Auction marks its 22nd year, a rare Raden Saleh painting leads a lineup that bridges heritage, homecoming and the next wave of contemporary talent.
Inside the declutter economy: The business of sparking joy
Market Pulse

Inside the declutter economy: The business of sparking joy

Jakarta’s growing decluttering industry isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about control, clarity and the emotional weight of stuff.
Fine dining, redefined: Inside The Crown by Kirk Westaway at Fairmont Jakarta
Table Setting

Fine dining, redefined: Inside The Crown by Kirk Westaway at Fairmont Jakarta

Michelin-starred chef Kirk Westaway brings modern British cuisine to new heights in Jakarta.
No stars, no problem: Five places that prove Jakarta is a culinary capital
Weekend Five

No stars, no problem: Five places that prove Jakarta is a culinary capital

From award-winning tasting menus to world-ranked cocktails, here’s where Jakarta’s food scene proves it’s playing in the big leagues.
Chateau Angelus: Intertwining tradition with wine education
Table Setting

Chateau Angelus: Intertwining tradition with wine education

Château Angelus has brought centuries of Bordeaux's winemaking tradition and the brand's velvet-smooth vintages to Indonesia via a tasting event at St. Regis Jakarta in the heart of the city.
The chatbot will see you now
Features

The chatbot will see you now

Artificial intelligence chatbots do not judge, they do not sleep, and they always know the right thing to say. But is that real therapy?
Not just a fix: Local coffee chains are brewing a cultural movement
Consumer Insights

Not just a fix: Local coffee chains are brewing a cultural movement

Affordable, familiar and rooted in local pride, Indonesians are turning to homegrown coffee chains for more than a caffeine fix.
Beyond billions: Building a legacy with family offices
Wealth

Beyond billions: Building a legacy with family offices

Indonesia is betting big on family offices to keep fortunes close and legacies even closer. But do we have what it takes?
Blood, sweat and tears: The process of perimenopause
Wellness

Blood, sweat and tears: The process of perimenopause

Perimenopause is a drawn-out, shape-shifting chapter that asks women to endure and adapt, and we need to talk about it more.
Vilo Gelato: Can a scoop replace my daily apple?
Table Setting

Vilo Gelato: Can a scoop replace my daily apple?

A little lick of gelato every now and then goes a long, long way, especially when it’s dairy-free, sugar-free, low-calorie and rich in antioxidants.