We're saddened by the news that jazz keyboardist extraordinaire had passed away at the age of 67 at his home in Los Angeles, California. His extensive career has seen him play for some of the biggest names in modern music: , , , , , to name just six, as well as being sampled by countless hip-hop and house producers. To honour his extraordinary services to music, please enjoy this fantastic tribute made by of and , which has been featured on 's site a few years ago.
Dharamsala, the seat of the Tibetan Government in Exile, offers a unique experience of traveling to a country within a country and get a better understanding of Tibetan issues. In this piece, Nugroho Nurarifin shares his experiences in India — stories about the food he ate, the people he met, and of course, the teaching of Dalai Lama that he attended. Perhaps this extensive account will encourage you to pack your bags and go on a trip.
With two films under her belt, "Fiksi" and "What They Don't Talk About When They Talk about Love," film director Mouly Surya has already gained remarkable recognition internationally at Sundance for her distinctive approach in storytelling. We had the chance to visit her at her office to talk about her background and craftsmanship as a filmmaker. For those who missed out a chance on watching her film, Whiteboard Journal will have a special screening this Saturday, 27 July 2013 at W_Space.
Whiteboard Journal team had the chance to meet with the former head of the design department of UPH (Universitas Pelita Harapan), Pak Yongky Safanayong. Design was the main topic of our discussion, but as any other interview on Whiteboard Journal, design was only a means to touch broader subjects. This interview was geared towards education and his optimism in life.
Starting out as the war journalist in the field of Afghanistan pushed Tyler Brule to envision the future that mattered for him -- travel and a good life was foremost on his list. Equipped with his journalistic skills, he ventured into the media world to first initiate Wallpaper and later on Monocle magazine that covers his interest in design, culture, and everything in between. We had a chance to speak with the media visionary about his resistance towards social media and why he is all for print publication.
When the late Ali Sadikin was the governor of Jakarta, more than thirty years ago, independent sellers of old books and antiques finally had permanent stalls along Jalan Surabaya. Today, the market still stands, offering a wide variety of unique objects that have either gone out of print — as is the case for books — or are no longer produced. This piece focuses on the role that things of the past have in contemporary society.
