Culture

‘Cerita Kaca’, a Reflection on Reverse Glass Painting

‘Cerita Kaca’, a Reflection on Reverse Glass Painting

Running until 1 April 2024, ‘Cerita Kaca: Perjalanan Seni Lukis Kaca Indonesia’ at Dia.Lo.Gue reflects on the forgotten medium of seni kaca or reverse glass painting, tracing its history and collage of cultures and styles since the 1300s.
At Capriques, Nails Are the Canvas

At Capriques, Nails Are the Canvas

From gem-clad claws to Y2K chrome accents, nail art continues to fascinate. In Jakarta, studios like Capriques have embodied the movement, giving rise to unconventional designs as a canvas for self-expression.
The FFFAAARRR Point of View

The FFFAAARRR Point of View

With a design approach that collages mediums and references, Fauzia Evanindya, Andro Kaliandi and Azalia Maritza of FFFAAARRR are the designers shaking up the status quo of architecture.
70 Years On, Tarzan Photo Is Still Capturing Milestones and Moments

70 Years On, Tarzan Photo Is Still Capturing Milestones and Moments

Across decades, Tarzan Photo remains one of the few photography studios in the city that families, newlyweds, graduates, and even high-ranking officials trust to immortalise their milestones and moments.
Gadis Kretek’s Cigarette Packs: The Elusive Storyteller

Gadis Kretek’s Cigarette Packs: The Elusive Storyteller

Graphic designer Evan Wijaya builds fictional worlds through visual design. In Netflix’s acclaimed series ‘Gadis Kretek’ (2023), his cigarette packs are the subtle storytelling instrument that defines the characters and drives the plot forward.
The Jaya Pub Rekindles Its Glory

The Jaya Pub Rekindles Its Glory

After a three-year break, The Jaya Pub makes a return to the nightlife scene, maintaining its characteristic charm as the oldest pub in Jakarta and its legacy as an incubator for young musicians since 1975.