Culture

Through Open Door, a Hub for Design and Communities

Through Open Door, a Hub for Design and Communities

Open Door in Alam Sutera not only functions as a hub for designers and architects, but also a gathering of communities immersing themselves in an array of lifestyle activities.
The Twin Designers Who Channel Fluidity in Their Creations

The Twin Designers Who Channel Fluidity in Their Creations

Twin designers Rama and Romy Dwiwahyu prioritise the element of play in their creations. Grounded in their ability to draw from multiple, at times clashing influences, their genreless designs have spread across industries and made a mark in the city's creative scene.
Menuju Tubaba: The Making of the City’s Visual Identity

Menuju Tubaba: The Making of the City’s Visual Identity

Menuju Tubaba is a three-part article series that unpacks the master plan of the newly developed district of Tubaba. In this second instalment, we look into the development of Tubaba’s visual language and identity.
At Puro Mangkunegaran, a 266-Year-Old Legacy Lives On

At Puro Mangkunegaran, a 266-Year-Old Legacy Lives On

Puro Mangkunegaran in Solo, the palace of the 266-year-old Mangkunegara dynasty, has been seeing numerous developments within its premises since the recent coronation of its young prince, Kanjeng Gusti Mangkunegara X.
Adam de Boer’s ‘Littoral Images’ Explores an In-Between Cultural Identity

Adam de Boer’s ‘Littoral Images’ Explores an In-Between Cultural Identity

Dutch-Indo-American artist Adam de Boer turns his observations, imaginations and literary references into batik paintings for his first solo exhibition in Jakarta, revealing layers of influences that shape his in-between cultural identity and globalised perspective.
Art Jakarta Gardens 2023 Returns to Hutan Kota by Plataran

Art Jakarta Gardens 2023 Returns to Hutan Kota by Plataran

Art Jakarta Gardens returns to the scene after its debut last year, taking the art outdoors with its lineup of local and international names, as well as activities to be enjoyed on the grounds of the well-known establishment.