Thursday, May 23 2013, 06:00 AM

Art and design

An art collection journeys east

A castle perches gracefully on a hill. Snow-capped peaks jut between expanses of clouds. A river lazes through a wide…

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  • Tapis: Glitz and glamour of Lampung traditional fabrics

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    Lampung has a classical heritage in the form of tapis, traditional woven fabric that gleams with golden embroideries.In “The Splendor of Lampung Tapis: Then and Now” exhibit at Museum Tekstil…

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  • INCH Furniture: For teak, time ticks forever

    In a modern approach, Switzerland duo, Thomas Wuthrich and Yves Raschale, design INCH Furniture, a stylish set made from Indonesian teak.

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  • Hair — not necessarily frivolous

    Who among us has not experienced “a bad hair day” contributing to a momentary phase of dissatisfaction? The expression hints at the importance of hair in our self-image and sense…

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  • ‘Kundalini Bumi’: Dipo Andy’s Earth’s concerns

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    Prominent local and international faces greet visitors at the “Kundalini Bumi” (Earth Kundalini) art exhibition at the Salihara Gallery in South Jakarta.

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  • Truth heard from the streets

    Splashed across concrete walls, Indonesian street art reveals untold stories of political consciousness. Against the rosy picture that the government and optimists have painted about the country, the walls tell…

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  • 25 years of the Cemeti Art House: ‘Realities’

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    “Realities: Cemeti Archived”, curated by Farah Wardani and Pitra Hutomo, is one of the exhibitions marking the Cemeti Art House’s 25th anniversary.

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  • A visionary curatorial path for Jogja Biennale XII

    The Jogja Biennale XII Equator #2, which will be held from Nov. 16, 2013 to Jan. 6, 2014, takes the theme “Mobility” , in which mobility, meeting and interaction will…

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  • Conceptually based art work

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    Eschewing the usual fare of commercial galleries in Indonesia, Canna Gallery launches the “Beast/Bloom for Thee: Biota ETC” exhibition earning a thumbs up from those who appreciate art works with…

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  • A house by the beach

    For chef Chris Salans, a home is not just a place to return to but where his heart belongs.The owner of award-winning restaurant Mozaic Ubud, and newly opened Mozaic Beach…

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  • Playful Cats to portray social realities

    Apparently, painter Pandu Pribadi managed to explore many stories through cats playing their own games, and he found that cats could perfectly represent characters in society for his narratives on…

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