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Futuristic Semar: Cast members of 'Mencari Semar' pose with director Rangga Riantiarno (top, third left), scenographer Deden Bulqini (top, fourth left), Bakti Budaya Djarum Foundation’s program manager Billy Gamaliel (top, center) and Teater Koma’s cofounder Ratna Riantiarno (top, fourth right) on July 31, 2025, after attending a press conference at Galeri Indonesia Kaya in Jakarta. JP/Sylviana Hamdani
Futuristic Semar: Cast members of 'Mencari Semar' pose with director Rangga Riantiarno (top, third left), scenographer Deden Bulqini (top, fourth left), Bakti Budaya Djarum Foundation’s program manager Billy Gamaliel (top, center) and Teater Koma’s cofounder Ratna Riantiarno (top, fourth right) on July 31, 2025, after attending a press conference at Galeri Indonesia Kaya in Jakarta. JP/Sylviana Hamdani
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‘Mencari Semar’: Teater Koma seeks ancient wisdom in the digital age

The play unfolds in the futuristic realm of the Nimacha Empire, where humans are gradually being overpowered by droids and robots.

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Artistic heritage meets modern beats at 2025 ‘Pagelaran Sabang Merauke’

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LIFEs 2025 explores national identity through art and literature

The Literature and Ideas Festival returns from Aug. 8-16 with "Menjadi Indonesia", featuring over 35 performers.

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Ecoprint artisans strive to revive amid global pandemic

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Stonehenge road tunnel approved despite protests

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Czech group offers 'take-away' theater amid COVID lockdown

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National gallery brings Affandi’s paintings to life in immersive spectacle

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Dance festival explores new aesthetic, artistic forms

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London statue honoring feminist pioneer taped up, cloaked in masks

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British artist Hambling sparks furor with nude monument to feminist icon

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Cairo's 'City of the Dead' brought back to life

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French court to decide fate of Pissarro painting

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