Last night in s Ballroom at Pacific Place, a throng of thrilled crowd gathered in anticipation of probably one of the biggest social events in Jakarta. Passerby will be forgiven for assuming it is a stylish party thrown by an elite socialite, where in fact it is the opening of this year's .
Every year, Bazaar Art Jakarta provides the platform for art lovers and even the public to discover, appreciate and collect the country’s most visionary and contemporary artworks. Now in its fifth year, the fair is at its most extensive and splendid coverage of art yet. Visitors are treated to a diverse selection of impressive art pieces ranging from the renowned modern artists such as and whose paintings are rich in character and style to more contemporary conceptual artist like Pranata.
Other than that, talks will also be held throughout the event. To wit, , an avid art collector, and Curator will be discussing about the subject in . The fair is also joined by , an exhibition of products for quality premium modern living that includes works from local and international designers.
The event is free for public and will run from .
As you may have known from our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram account, our editor in chief, Max Suriaganda, has the rare opportunity to visit Nike Headquarter at Beaverton, Oregon. Representing Whiteboard Journal and our affiliates (Footurama and Studio1212), Max has the chance to see the exclusive preview of their next campaign and the unveiling of new running technologies.
Nike has been acknowledged as one of the leading companies in sport apparel industry through their effort in creating new innovations. Last Wednesday, they introduced two new footwear innovations, the - running shoes that will give you a second-skin fit - and , running shoes with thin layer so it can mimic the motion of human foot. Another two innovations Nike launched are new apparel technologies in and . Aeroloft will keep athlete warm with the laser cut holes that is body-mapped to maximize mobility and warmth while Dri-FIT - consisting of Knit, Touch and Wool options - is capable of keeping athletes dry and comfortable by moving sweat away from the skin. All these new innovations are led by Nike’s design ethos, an approach combining athlete’s insights and extensive research in their 16,000 square-foot Nike Sport Research Lab (NSRL) at their headquarters. In his speech yesterday, Trevor Edwards, the Executive Vice President of Global Brand Management, mentioned that, “ So be it an Olympic runner or a laid-back couch potato, Nike aim to help athletes to reach their ultimate potential so they can .”
You can get the Aeroloft apparel at Nike store around you but you have to wait until September for the Dri-Fit array of apparel. The Nike Free Flyknit will be available globally starting August 1 and will cost you $160 while The Nike Free Hyperfeel requires more waiting as it will only be available starting September 5 with $175 price tag.
We live in a time where there are just as many music genres as artists themselves, well not quite but pretty close. A new age genre, undefined, is being brewed even out here in our backyard, Jakarta. ’s vision and taste in music are clearly not for everyone, but the fact that his experimentation goes well beyond comprehension must mean he is on to something new, something that we may have never heard before.
That can be decided by you, the listeners, as his sounds as unconventional as they may be is music in it’s purest. Sounds merge in and out with reckless abandon. greets our ears with a rapid high pitch, best way to put it, noise. Pure noise. But soon develops into a melodic electronic synth heavy song for about a minute, and all the sounds came along into one full track. Needless to say, it’s heavily experimented sounds and structure. Much like the songs on , which according to the official press release, “Lieu’s memories of growing up in Jakarta's busy streets, and whatever dissonance that conjures. Lieu's vision is an astonishingly beautiful place to let yourself go.”
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Marcel Thee, the singer of Sajama Cut just released under his moniker, , as he puts forth an experimental project that explores synthscape sounds and melodies that clash with intent timings.
The result is an ethereal sound that explores mystical spaces within the depth of layers of each song. An audial journey in a seemingly longer 5-song EP as it builds you up throughout songs and the album as a whole. With being the centerpiece of the EP. Fully showcasing the depth that ‘Slow Midnight’ really is, blending nature sounds and majestic horns to create an ominous atmosphere only to be cleared up halfway into the song to a brighter and reassuring composition.
‘Slow Midnight’ is released through the Chicago boutique label Lillerne Tapes with 50 limited home dubbed cassettes and they are going fast, but you can still buy the it digitally here.
show returns to provide a platform for young artists to contribute to the art scene, locally and nationally. EXI(S)T is calling for artists from different backgrounds and disciplines. The exhibit will allow artists to present their own visualized journey. The diversity of the individuals proved favorable; deep and thoughtful messages were conveyed in beautiful works of art. EXI(S)T continues to promote the art culture of Jakarta and Indonesia in general in hopes to instill the idea that art is important.
Currently the upcoming exhibit is calling for submissions by , 2013 for the scheduled show. Interested participants may present commercial or personal projects. Portfolios can be submitted via hardcopy, softcopy, and or a link to a website. Whether you are participating or now, EXI(S)T is one of the exhibitions to go.
Other participation criteria includes:
- Domiciled in Jakarta
- Have any educational background, either art or non-art
- CV / Resume
- Artist Statement, around 200-300 words to briefly describe one’s work and practice
- Not a student or already working, on December 31, 2013 30-year-old yet
- , 2013
After the selection, Dia.Lo.Gue will invite selected participants to attend the workshop program network that will last for curatorial processes.
Javara offers a selection of up to 800 local products made by highly skilled artisans who are sensitive towards natural cycles. The brand's founder, Helianti Hilman, continues to promote the importance of the indigenous wisdom of farmers across the archipelago. Whiteboard Journal presents 30 out of Javara's many unique products.
