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February 2, 2012
Just A Thought: The Term Creative Economy
For our 14th Roundtable Session, we had the honor to interview our minister of tourism and creative economy, Ibu Mari E. Pangestu to discuss the state of our growing creative industry.
This sudden introduction to a new position in the government, … more
February 2, 2012
Whiteboard Journal/Studio1212 is Hiring Marketing Associates!
Studio-1212 is looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic marketing associate ready to take on exciting challenges that we face on a daily basis. He/She will assist the team in all aspects of business particularly operational management, creative strategy development, and PR & Online … more
January 31, 2012
Summary: January 2012
Though January may have passed by fairly quick, we will have to conclude that the year 2012 is looking very promising. This year, we can look forward to the selection of films, music, and even books that is keeping us … more
January 31, 2012
Just A Thought: In the Studio and On Stage
A couple of weeks ago, Lana Del Rey performed regrettably bad on Saturday Night Live. A much hyped artist, she was lauded by critics in 2011 for her rebellious, sexually-charged imagery – she brought the Americana imagery of James Dean and Nancy … more
January 31, 2012
Q & A: Squaddy
If you don’t know who Squaddy is now, you will soon. He is the latest street artist to make his mark on the art world in New York and London, with his striking images of war and world events. Having … more
January 30, 2012
W_Selection: 2012 Book Lookout
If 2011 enchanted us through works by famous authors (Haruki Murakami and Jeffrey Eugenides, to name a few), we are in for another thrilling ride this year. Aside from novels with interesting plots, 2012 will also see the publications of … more
January 26, 2012
Just A Thought: Indonesian Cinema
From the looks of Cineplex 21 or Blitzmegaplex the quality and content of Indonesian movies are slowly improving, don’t you agree? Its quality of production, acting, cinematography and others has improved in the last 10 years. Not to mention the … more
January 24, 2012
Just A Thought: On Today’s Activism
2011 is officially the year of global protest: The Arab Spring, Occupy Wallstreet, the rise of Slavoj Žižek in popularity, Greece’s burgeoning ‘Don’t Pay‘ movement. What about in Indonesia?
Watching Jakarta Ketuk Pintu (Knock, knock Jakarta – Youtube videos below), a … more
January 23, 2012
W_Selection: What to look forward to in 2012
We are coming to the end of the world; well, according to the Mayans. But who cares? In this W_Selection, we picked 10 things that will keep you optimistic, happy, and joyful in the year 2012.
1. Papaya Playa Project
Papaya Playa … more
January 23, 2012
Just Your Thought: Indonesia’s Creative Economy
Last week we brought to you Whiteboard Journal’s 14th Roundtable Session featuring Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Dr. Mari Elka Pangestu. Both as an introduction to her and her ministry’s role in developing Indonesia’s creative economy and the … more
January 19, 2012
Just A Thought: Wikipedia Blackout and My Friends in Moni
I use Wikipedia regularly to quench my curiosity. Like yesterday. I woke up in the morning looking for a definition of the word Kaharingan on Wikipedia … and ended up seeing the Blackout announcement. That was actually how I learned … more
January 17, 2012
Just A Thought: What Freedom, Indonesia?
A Foreign Policy article published recently has caused quite a stir: it argues that Indonesia has lost its bragging rights as a democracy. The writer, Endy Bayuni, says it is because this country has failed on two fronts—law enforcement and religious … more
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