The writer’s recently published novel Dial A for Aunties is a refreshing mix of rom-com and murder mystery – and it is coming to Netflix soon.
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Papa was there when I took my first breath in this world, and I was there when he drew his last. I miss him and can’t wait to see him again when my time comes.
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Mother-and-daughter duo Leila and Rain Chudori speak about their strong bond and the generational differences between them.
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Bhoman F. Jamhari came all the way from Bali to Berlin to fulfil his dream of opening a tattoo studio and turn it into a place where the whole neighborhood feels at home.
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Tired of receiving racist comments, a Berlin-based Indonesian photographer created a photo series of Southeast Asians speaking out against racism and stereotyping.
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Indonesian singer Kai Mata bats away messages of hate to pen songs about acceptance for LGBTQ+ minority and respect for all.
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Indonesian writer Intan Paramaditha talks about her new book, literature, her own life as a traveler and “wandering” in the time of coronavirus.
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Clarissa creates a world against the backdrop of a contemporary Japan that is haunting and almost poetic at the same time. Her writing style and storytelling skills have been compared to celebrated Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami.
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In Faozan Rizal’s new movie Abracadabra, which was released in Indonesian cinemas yesterday, the director takes the audience on an adventurous ride.
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“I want to follow the path of Islam, which promotes compassion and self-criticism. […] I also receive support and positive feedback, which makes me believe that I am not alone on this journey.”
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“Today, most literary gatekeepers and decision makers are men. Thus, despite the visibility of some privileged women writers, in general we still have problems with the gender biases in the literary scene.”
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Mohammad Taufiq, better known as Emte, has worked as a professional illustrator for many years. His works range from watercolor to fine art on canvas and digital comics. Now, the Jakarta-based artist can add live mural paintings to his growing list of accomplishments.
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Throughout his career, Seno has often conveyed through literature what he could not say as a journalist. He once said he lived by the motto: “When journalism is silenced, literature must speak. Because while journalism speaks with facts, literature speaks with truth”.
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Agustinus Wibowo is widely credited as the pioneer of travel writing in Indonesia. His pensive approach to traveling has allowed him to gain a deep understanding and insight into the places he has visited, all of which were off the beaten path.
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Artist Ika Vantiani speaks about her life in the creative industry, her view on feminism and the projects she is currently working on.
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Pipit Rochijat Kartawidjaja’s book “Dokumen Berlin” is a collection of letters, both official and private, articles and other documents that bear witness to the Indonesian activist’s eventful years in Germany’s capital.
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Indonesian writer Nuril Basri, who is currently in Germany on a research grant from the Robert Bosch foundation and Literarisches Colloquium Berlin, takes part in this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair.
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After establishing themselves as the darlings of Indonesia’s indie scene Stars and Rabbit also made waves overseas, playing festivals and touring abroad, including Singapore and the UK.
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Indonesian author Laksmi Pamuntjak spoke to NOW! Jakarta about how her own passion for art is reflected in her upcoming novel, and what it means to “let go” of her book as soon as it was turned into a movie.
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Anton Gautama only began to develop an interest in photography three years ago – but once he held a camera in his hands, there was no turning back. He instantly fell in love. Anton has since published two books and received numerous awards.
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