But it took a true visionary, a determined one, to prophesize his own future. Legendary French poet Arthur Rimbaud did so at the age of 18 years old, and it led him to an odyssey to what was then the Dutch East Indies, specifically the city of Salatiga in Central Java.

Known as Asmaraloka Chapters, the group held the event from Friday to Sunday at SPAC8, Ashta, in South Jakarta with the title “Chapter 2: Dreams”.

Australian multimedia sculptor Patricia Piccini presents a unique series of hybrid creatures in her debut solo exhibition in Indonesia, lending an eerie surrealism and prompting viewers to question their relationship with nature.

“Seeing Nuanu come alive with global creativity and energy during this year’s Suara Festival is truly inspiring,” said Sergey Solonin, founder of Nuanu and cofounder of Suara Festival.

The fifth edition of the biennial performing arts festival seeks to offer an alternative space to liberate audiences from the political dynamics sweeping the nation during an election year.

Pekan Festival Handai Indonesia (FHI) 2024, an Indonesian language contest for foreign nationals, has wrapped up with 21 winners of different categories announced at the pinnacle of the event in Bali on Aug. 31.

Thee batik motifs were designed using the floral richness from all ASEAN member states to represent harmony in diversity and uniqueness. 

Colorful tiles adorn many structures in numerous Italian cities, revealing the history of mosaic art spanning millennia across the boot-shaped peninsula.

For the first time since its release in 1977, the critically acclaimed soundtrack album Badai Pasti Berlalu has been officially pressed and released on vinyl.

Senior sculptor and her protege bring social activism to art, telling the stories of Indonesia's past and present. 

Artist Antonius Kho examines the relationship between humans and robots through a series of artworks celebrating humanity and machinery amid digital and technology advances.

Three female artists exhibit their works in ceramics, painting and printmaking using everyday items made from unconventional media.

The land has bee inhabited since the beginning of history, yet its far-flung location conjures up tall tales and magical stories that have been passed down from generation to generation.

Koma Teater played late founder Nano Riantiarno's last manuscript around what would have been his 75th birthday, telling a story of a Papuan tribe fighting a dragon's tyranny. 

Ngurah’s efforts to introduce Indonesian arts to US audiences have borne fruit, particularly in the Midwest. His work at institutions like Northern Illinois University (NIU) and the Indonesian Consulate in Chicago has sparked enthusiasm and curiosity among students.

An interactive exhibition at the Salihara arts center in Jakarta seeks to immerse the public in the scale and scope of reliefs conveying founding father and first Indonesian president Soekarno’s vision for the young country.

Despite the current global and national hardships, the perfume industry keeps going strong and exudes an aroma of freshness as brands, foreign and domestic alike, keep spraying the latest aromatic vapors.

The French Embassy in Jakarta is working with the Indonesian Olympics Committee and two French corporations to hold a sporting photography exhibition ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. This is the third time the City of Light will host a Summer Games, exactly 100 years after its second hosting in 1924. Paris first hosted the quadrennial sporting event in 1900.

An artist known more for his acting and monologue, Butet Kertaradjasa showcases his many talents from the early stage of his career in the world of arts by displaying approximately 350 sketches, paintings and sculptures.

Themed “They Declare”, this year’s edition endeavored to welcome voices of people from all backgrounds and identities.

“Spring sneaks in like a thief!” a female servant belts out onstage, “It stole the winter, and it stole my heart, too.”

The Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) is slated to return on Friday and run until June 2 at multiple theaters across the city-state.

Such a move would give visitors, many of whom visit the Louvre for the iconic painting alone, a better experience, Laurence des Cars told the France Inter broadcaster.

Hong Kong gallery HomeArt snapped up the "Bildnis Fraeulein Lieser" ("Portrait of Miss Lieser"), which was commissioned by a wealthy Jewish industrialist's family and painted by the symbolist master Klimt in 1917 shortly before he died.

The Indonesian fashion landscape has been moving toward sharia-conforming clothing, locally known as syar'i clothing, which can range from a simple selendang (thin scarf) to more delicate and intricate designs that are still easy to wear. 

An exhibition at Dia.Lo.Gue takes a look at the art of reverse glass painting, which originated in Europe and reached its heyday in Indonesia in the 19th and 20th centuries, when local artists infused their works with Chinese techniques.

 An urban exhibition showcases the perseverance of Kampung Kunir residents in defending their neighborhood. Turning the demolition of their homes into a low-cost apartment complex.

His strikingly large pieces are installed all over the world, from Paris museums to the Qatari desert, and have sometimes sparked controversy over their imposing nature.

Three ancient inscriptions found in North Sumatra show the possible transition from the ancient Sumatran script to the currently known Batak script.

An exhibition to celebrate 25 years of comic strip ‘Gugug!’ embodies the canine character’s free and adventurous spirit.