Culture

Opening with “We Begin with Everything”, ara contemporary celebrates the creative journey of 17 Southeast Asian artists, focusing on the transformative process of creation and the deep connections between memory, identity, and historical context.

Set across 44 hectares of land in Bali’s Tabanan regency, Nuanu is a sweeping ‘creative city’ where art, nature, and technology are designed to coexist.

To keep pace with the times, one of Jakarta’s most beloved bookstores, Gramedia Matraman, has turned a new page with Makarya—a bookstore-meets-coffee shop launched in collaboration with Smiljan Space.

Running since 11 February 2025, ‘KONGSI’ at Museum Nasional Indonesia explores the enduring history of Chinese influence in the archipelago, tracing the presence of ethnic Chinese communities through historical artefacts and multimedia installations.

As wellness culture continues to thrive in the city, a growing mindful clientele is fueling the rise of new spaces, with each bringing its own philosophy, inspirations from longtime traditions, and even community.

When the sun sets during Ramadan, the city reveals a different side of itself as its Muslim majority welcome the moment of Iftar and break their fast in unison, offering a rare pause amid the incessant bustle of the capital.