Berbicara tentang AXEAN Festival, kami mengundang beberapa alumninya, Batavia Collective dan The Panturas, untuk mengulik atmosfer di dalam festival musik tersebut yang seperti konsisten melambungkan nama-nama up-and-coming ke berbagai festival musik besar lainnya di mancanegara.
This short opinionated documentary (Op-Doc) was premiered in 2014 byThe New York Times, directed by Peter Middleton and James Spinney. This Op-Doc talks about the story of writer and theologian John Hull, who went blind in 1983, keeping an audio diary of his experiences going blind. The Op-Doc was shot as a dramatization with real actors and Hull’s real audio diary as narration. This was an amazingly moving piece, revealing a whole new view on life. Nobody had really thought about what it is like being blind. Hull managed to describe it with such beauty and serenity, revealing his worries and fears to his enlightenment and clarity. He revealed a new perspective in the life of the blind, which had never been described this intensely before. Countless films have been produced about being in the shoes of a blind person, I was reminded of the movie “At First Sight”, though not a documentary, still a movie that depicts the life of a blind man and how he had to adapt to the situation of being able to see from an eye surgery. Hull’s experience may be the opposite to the movie, but both similar in a way that both men had to adapt to the different situations of their eyes. However, “Notes on Blindness” held a unique element of being a documentary of a first-hand account of a blind man, and not only was it a first-hand account, it opened up a poetic view in how it feels to live in darkness. Not only did it have a strong back story and narration, the cinematography was incredibly beautiful. They had great images that represented Hull’s dreams and memories, like the images of the surging waves, which came from his own account or the image of Hull cradling his baby, which came from his own photograph. I really enjoy the way the cinematography showed images depicted from Hull’s diary, which they placed in a subtle matter, rather than an obvious way of making the images look like they had a meaning. This to me really shows their creativity in getting the audience to think and understand the symbols. The whole atmosphere was well established with the help of good back sound as well, it all came together nicely as one beautifully pieced Op-Doc. This is one short anyone should definitely try out, something that might even put tears in the audience eyes.
D. I. Y. Culture by Michael Kimmelman “A generation or more ago, aside from what people did in their home or from what’s roughly called folk or outsider art, culture was generally thought of as something handed down from on high, which the public received. "Today it’s made and distributed in countless different ways, giving not just governments and institutions but nearly everyone with access to the Web the means to choose and shape his or her own culture, identity, tribal fidelities — and then spread this culture, via Youtube or whatever else, among allies (and enemies) everywhere, a democratizing process. The downside of this democratization is how every political niche and fringe group has found a culture via the Web to reinforce its already narrow views, polarizing parts of society despite the widened horizon.” Kimmelman goes on to conclude that the “myth of an avant-garde serves the same market forces avant-gardism pretends to overthrow.” Do you agree with Kimmelman’s arguments? Do you think that downsides of the democratization enabled by the D. I. Y. culture can outnumber its advantages? Do-It-Yourself Education Is the Ideal by Anya Kamenetz “It [education] must be radically affordable, near-universally accessible, diverse, and endlessly customizable to students' needs. Universities can simply get out of the way of this movement, or they can guide an increasing number of students toward self-direction by certifying and assessing prior learning and multiple paths toward mastery of a subject, and by offering learning resources, mentorship, support, and even physical meeting spaces, all at low cost and on an as-needed basis.” What are the possible challenges of movements that support “customizable education”? How achievable is it in a society that still holds on to conventional institutional standards? The Revenge of Print by Eric Obenauf “I believe that book publishing will re-generate in the near-future into two separate models: the corporate model, which strives to attain the widest possible ‘readership’ in as short of a time-span as possible by use of electronic devices, interaction, and gimmicks; and the print model, sustained by independent, university, and re-branded imprints of large houses, that believe as Eggers, in reading as a ‘beautiful rich tactile experience,’ and who are satisfied with a book selling five thousand copies.” Apart from the old “corporate vs. indie” and “quality over quantity” argument, what are the other advantages of independent publishing (as well as other productions such as record labels, fashion labels, etc.)? Making It by Evgeny Morozov “[Mark] Hatch assumes that online platforms are ruled by equality of opportunity. But they aren’t. Inequality here is not just a matter of who owns and runs the means of physical production but also of who owns and runs the means of intellectual production—the so-called ‘attention economy’ (or what the German writer Hans Magnus Enzensberger, in the early sixties, called the ‘consciousness industry’).” Morozov suggests that the D. I. Y./Maker movement does not necessarily guarantee freedom and equality. What are your thoughts on that? Making Good / The Art of Repair by Philip Ball “Equally detrimental to a culture of mending is the ever more hermetic nature of technology. DIY fixes become impossible either physically (the unit, like your MacBook lead, is sealed) or technically (you wouldn’t know where to start). Either way, the warranty is void the moment you start tinkering. Add that to a climate in which you pay for the service or accessories rather than for the item – inks are pricier than printers, mobile phones are free when you subscribe to a network – and repair lacks feasibility, infrastructure or economic motivation.” “Some feel this is going to change — whether because of austerity or increasing ecological concerns about waste and consumption. Martin Conreen, a design lecturer at Goldsmiths College in London, believes that TV cookery programmes will soon be replaced by ‘how to’ DIY shows, in which repair would surely feature heavily. The hacker culture is nurturing an underground movement of making and modifying that is merging with the crowdsourcing of fixes and bodges – for example, on websites such as ifixit.com, which offers free service manuals and advice for technical devices such as computers, cameras, vehicles and domestic appliances.” Ball brings up an important point, in that he sheds light on the importance of re-creating (or fixing) rather than creating (or beginning from scratch). How do the two activities intersect, and how important are both in the D. I. Y. culture? Tuesday, January 28, 2014 7—9 pm Kinokuniya Plaza Senayan (near the language section) Jl. Asia Afrika 8 Sogo Plaza Senayan Lt. 5 Jakarta 10270 Look out for updates on our Facebook page and Twitter account! If you’d like to share your opinions, or if you have friends who’d like to share theirs, please sign up via e-mail with the subject title “We Discuss” at ! If you have comments or questions, tweet us .
A little bit of funk, a little bit of pop, a little bit of jazz, a little bit of electronic soul, a little bit of everything to keep your listening experience exciting. I hope you enjoy every little bit of bits in this bit called Little Bits from Stereo Strange! 01. Di Melo - Aceito Tudo 02. Animal Collective - Rosie Oh 03. Rufus Wainwright - The Art Teacher 04. Quasimoto - Microphone Mathematics 05. Guem et Zaka - La Girafe 06. Hospitality - Friends of Friends 07. The Makers - Don't Challenge Me 08. Blackstar - Respiration 09. Pedro Iturralde - Las Morillas de Jaen 10. Boredoms - 77777 11. The GZA - Labels 12. Finis Africae - Juana & Rosalia
The World Wide Web has given us access to a plethora of references. Users who are internet-savvy (at this point, the overwhelming majority of us) can comb through the millions and billions of information to find everything from major global trends to individual details, appropriating them according to the users personal needs and necessities - subsequently creating new and wonderful individual styles. A new entry into the Indonesian internet-sphere is Zocko, a site dedicated to the proliferation of individual styles. Zocko offers an interesting new approach to exploring the web. Neither an e-commerce site nor a social media site, but adapting elements from both, it is a site where you can browse and share cool curated products. Using a system of recommendations, users become influencers that hand-pick and share their choices of products via social media. When a person purchases from the selection, the user is rewarded with cash - making curating not only fun, but also productive and profitable. We won't get into the details of the process as the fun of using Zocko is exploring, selecting, and sharing your choices with others. Looking at the video embedded above, the site's image-oriented interface makes it easy and fun to explore. Do sign up for Zocko and have fun exploring (as well as finding) what the site has to offer. For more information, visit the links provided below or contact them at www.zocko.com
Despite the diversity and excitement often found in big cities, there is also a lot of stress. In the case of Jakarta, most of the stress comes from the horrendous traffic jams that limit movement. The lack of proper sidewalks and parks makes it uncomfortable to walk – forcing people to walk in shopping malls. Tama Salim's explores the challenges and possibilities of Jakarta's walking culture in his series.
is a short documentary produced by award-winning cinematographers and filmmakers and for the Underwood International College (UIC) of Yonsei University. It focuses on the story of a young female Korean ice hockey player, , who plays in an all men’s hockey team. Starting off by introducing Choa herself and her love for hockey, a little history about herself and why she chose hockey. It continues off with discussing herself being on the men’s team and whats it’s like, revolving around her life story as a female hockey player in Korea. The short itself displayed a touching atmosphere by focusing on her journey to achieve her dreams. It touches the audience by creating a situation that everyone can relate to. The whole script of the short came together nicely with a clear beginning and. The fact that they managed to create an emotional connection is definitely a selling point too. The unique thing about this piece was that it provided a new and different story. A female hockey player in Korea, something that you don’t hear about often, gives an interesting and inspirational story for the audience to take in – giving a brighter view of the equality of female rights. The way the short was presented makes it very endearing to watch and enjoy. The whole atmosphere of the film was also supported with background music by Candlegravity called “With Many Tears” – an inspiring and emotional song that supports the story of Choa reaching for her dreams despite the odds. Aside from its moving and touching approach, the camera works of the short was quite promising, providing an interesting and a variety of angles. The shots taken had good continuity making the film as a whole made sense; it created a continuous flow throughout the film. Some shots taken also help to create the mood of a scene, like the shot of her walking from behind, which gave a dramatic effect to the situation, which was according to the story itself. Other moments of the shots like the slow motion and out-of-focus also came in nicely to the whole dramatic and touching feel. The film as a whole was well created and well did. It produced a well formed film with a good storyline and attractive images that created an emotional attachment to the character. How this film managed to not only makes the audience feel for the character, but also inspire us in a way, has a great effect towards anyone that views it. It also provides a good message for anyone to remember.
Di episode ketiga Direktori, kami berkunjung ke Makassar untuk belajar tentang bagaimana semangat literasi menghidupkan budaya kota juga tentang kebersamaan dalam keberagaman.
These are the inspirations for "Katus" music. Please enjoy.
Lagu-lagu untuk persiapan Pestapora 2023
Lagu-lagu yang menginspirasi EP "NIAT".
Some tunes that reverberate Amerta's concave space.
Ikuti perjalanan Penjelajah Jalan Tikus yang disajikan oleh Feel Koplo.
Berdiskusi mengenai ekosistem terbitan buku foto di Indonesia bersama Aditya Pratama, Daud Sihombing, dan Prasetya Yudha.
Temukan siapa dirimu dan bagaimana karaktermu menentukan arah masa depan.
