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Glimpse of Italy: Two visitors are drawn in by Valerio Corzani’s photographs at the Geometria dell’Incanto: Frammenti di Bellezza Italiana exhibition at IIC Jakarta.
Glimpse of Italy: Two visitors are drawn in by Valerio Corzani’s photographs at the Geometria dell’Incanto: Frammenti di Bellezza Italiana exhibition at IIC Jakarta.
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‘Geometria dell'Incanto’: A poetic glimpse of Italy through the lens

The exhibition showcases 43 photographs taken between 2016 and 2024 across 20 Italian regions by Valerio Corzani, and is open to the public until May 16 at the Istituto Italiano di Cultura (IIC) Jakarta.

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'Toxic beauty': Rise of 'looksmaxxing' influencers

Looksmaxxing influencers -- part of an online ecosystem dubbed the "manosphere" -- have surged in popularity across social media, capitalizing on the insecurities of young men eager to boost their physical attractiveness to women.

1 week ago
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Local firm JumpStart releases smart coffee machine with a designer's touch

The special edition came with a premium leather sleeve featuring a monogram of letters “H” and “N,” inspired by the initials of Hian Tjen and NOD.

1 week ago

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Fans at World Cup pay homage to Maradona with shirts and chants

Javier Maluf will quietly put on a shirt worn by Diego Maradona against England, but other fans at the World Cup have more noisy plans for Friday's second anniversary of Maradona's death.

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Interactive play gives Spain teens insight into gender violence

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Gucci's creative director Michele to step down

Creative director Alessandro Michele is leaving French luxury goods company Kering's PRTP.PA star label Gucci after seven years, Kering confirmed on Wednesday.

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Swiss look to trains to get ski tourism on track

Switzerland is banking on the train to bring young European holiday makers into the Alpine country during the forthcoming ski season, the national tourism agency said on Wednesday.

2 years ago
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Gay people living under radar in Qatar prepare warily for World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar puts the country’s discrimination against the LGBTQ community under the spotlight.

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Bartender Darren Defretes brings youthful energy to Jakarta's bar scene

The 27-year-old bartender, mixologist and entrepreneur embodies the classic pearl of wisdom – that the young should reach for the stars.

2 years ago
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Twenties: Top 20 artisan tea brands and teahouses

Here are the teahouses, boutiques and artisan brands that provide some of the country’s most soothing brews.

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Hublot releases line of watches for FIFA World Cup

The limited-series watch is equipped with soccer-oriented features.

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Staycation amid refined artworks at InterContinental Pondok Indah

The luxury hotel presents a comfortable place for business and leisure, featuring club-inspired meeting spaces and a series of paintings by Indonesian artists.

2 years ago
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French wife of Chrysler Building billionaire owner entitled to £37 million under prenup

The estranged wife of the billionaire owner of New York's Chrysler Building is entitled to more than 37 million pounds (US$43 million) under the terms of prenuptial agreements, a judge in London said on Monday.

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The color of music: How graffiti artist Stereoflow paints the town

Inspired by the sound of 1990s hip-hop, graffiti artist Stereoflow slowly turns the city into the vibrant colors of the music he loves.

2 years ago
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How public figures influence our view of domestic violence

The way public figures talk about domestic violence can lead to a normalization of it.

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Be Crazy Kind for a more nutritious Indonesia

The Indonesian social media landscape is swept by a frenzy of influencers showing off their wealth in a gesture they call “flexing”.

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Trudeau to appear but not compete on Drag Race reality TV

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will make a guest appearance on reality TV show Drag Race, though some viewers may be disappointed he will not compete as one of the cross-dressing contestants.

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Calla the Label and the notion of ‘re-colorizing’ the fashion community

Calla the Label aims to reintroduce vibrant colors and loud patterns. With quirky designs, the young brand hopes to sustain itself and grow with intense community involvement.

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Hustle and Bustle: Has hustle culture lost its luster?

Work hard, and your efforts will be rewarded. At least, that’s what was promised anyway.

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World Cup buzz includes drills, hammers as Qatar races to be ready

Cafes in Doha's West Bay district teemed with people anticipating the World Cup, but in the darkened streets outside workers collected debris from a just-finished 30-storey tower block.

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Trauma of South Korea Halloween party tragedy is pervasive, expert says

As South Korea mourns the deaths of more than 150 people in a Halloween party crush, many people—even those not directly involved—are dealing with trauma and a search for answers that has at times blamed the victims, a psychiatry expert says.

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From XXX to cookery? Erotic site OnlyFans seeks to shift debate

"You can have adult content, you can have cooking content, that really depends on what creators are willing to share," OnlyFans CEO Amrapali Gan said during a tech conference in Lisbon.

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Catholics could help cut carbon with meat-free Fridays: Study

Pope Francis I could help reduce global carbon emissions by urging Catholics to return to not eating meat on Fridays, United Kingdom researchers said on Tuesday.

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Mercedes-Maybach’s latest designs feature hand movement technology

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Designer Denny Wirawan celebrates 25th anniversary in fashion

Indonesian fashion designer Denny Wirawan celebrates his career’s 25th anniversary and makes wishes for the future. 

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Factbox Some of the world's worst stampedes

At least 120 people were killed in a crush during a Halloween celebration in South Korea's capital Seoul late on Saturday. Here are details of some of the worst stampedes over the last three decades.

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Six young CEOs talk reaching success without abandoning ethical leadership

Six young leaders from Indonesia's creative companies sat down for the first session of The Jakarta Post’s new video series TJP Roundtable to talk about the challenges of leading a company toward success while still adhering to norms and ethics.

2 years ago
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English, Jaksel style: Why some Indonesians jump between two languages

Many South Jakartans occasionally alternate their language between Indonesian and English. We try to find out why.

2 years ago
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Ralph Lauren apologizes after Mexico’s First Lady accuses it of plagiarism

The United States fashion house Ralph Lauren apologized on Friday after Mexico’s First Lady accused it of plagiarizing indigenous designs and sought compensation for local communities.

2 years ago
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Paradise renewed: How Bali is reinventing itself post-pandemic

As the Group of 20 Summit draws near, locals and tourists talk about what makes Bali even more special in 2022.

2 years ago
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Tokopedia helps local beauty and fashion brands go global

Statista has recorded that Indonesia’s revenue in the e-commerce sector is valued at US$62.59 billion, with the presence of websites such as Tokopedia, Lazada, Blibli and more.

2 years ago
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Taman Menteng rejuvenated by local artist’s colorful murals

Taman Menteng gets a new look thanks to colorful murals by local graffiti artist Stereoflow.

2 years ago
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Five best arak Bali to drink

Over the past two years, the Balinese arak scene has exploded, resulting in new and innovative brands dishing up delectable liquors.

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