22.08.25
W_LIST: Best Local Music of 2025 So Far
Sederet pilihan lagu-lagu lokal terbaik sejauh ini di 2025, langsung dari ruang editorial kami.
Sederet pilihan lagu-lagu lokal terbaik sejauh ini di 2025, langsung dari ruang editorial kami.
Representing The Murmur House-a contemporary writing collective that publish biannual print literary journal and held book club gathering from Jakarta, the founder, Rain Chudori and Syarafina Vidyadhana picks their selection of books that has strong relation to woman. Some of them are female-authored and some others are highlighting on female characters.
Eko Nugroho is a distinguished name in the Indonesian contemporary art scene. Making his name with Dagingtumbuh project and his signature character illustrations, his work can now be found in international galleries and publications. In this interview, we talked to him about his perspective on the local and global art experience.
Activism is one of the major factors of many nations’ outlook. The youth plays an active role in the movement. By researching and building the networks of youth activism across the nation, Pamflet.or.id is an organization that aims to preserve the existence of youth activism in Indonesia.
Bboying, or its more popular name, Breakdancing, is thriving in Indonesia largely thanks to the efforts of Febian Hidranto aka Bboy Kreate. After living and dancing in the United States for almost a decade, he returned to Indonesia and helped the local scene grow by sharing his references with anyone who was willing to learn. Immersed in street culture, he also throws events and has established his own brand, Urbain.
Beginning from a wish to create a place for creative individuals to gather and work together, Aditya Hadiputra and Marshall Utoyo came up with the idea of Conclave. The word “conclave” itself means a gathering or get-together. As a co-working space, Conclave encourages the creative minds to exchange ideas and create better results. Whiteboard Journal got the chance to visit Conclave in Wiyaya area, South Jakarta, and get to know more what they offer.
Dutch graphic novelist Peter Van Dongen is perhaps best known in Indonesia for Rampokan Jawa, a novel set during Indonesia's struggle for independence which has gathered a cult following in the archipelago. Having started his endeavors via amateur and alternative press. His featured works includes Muizentheater, Rampokan: Jawa & Selebes by Gramedia publishers and "Three Days in Rio" a commission for fashion brand GANT International.
Di episode ketiga Direktori, kami berkunjung ke Makassar untuk belajar tentang bagaimana semangat literasi menghidupkan budaya kota juga tentang kebersamaan dalam keberagaman.
Temukan siapa dirimu dan bagaimana karaktermu menentukan arah masa depan.
