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Forbes : 30 Under 30 Asia 2025
May 25, 2025An Indonesian artist and weaver, Alexander Sebastianus Hartanto's work combines traditional art forms such as batik with mediums like photography and sculpture. He draws upon ethnographic research, which examines how... -
A Fold in Time
Southeast Asian women artists explore identity, history May 12, 2025A Fold in Time, a group exhibition now showing at ISA Art Gallery in Central Jakarta, is the result of a cross-border collaboration between leading contemporary art spaces in the... -
Looking Back Eighteen Artists Give Their Individual Takes On A Hendra Gunawan Masterpiece
February 8, 2022ISA Art & Design presents “Reverbera tion” From the Past to the Present, fea turing an essential painting from Hendra Gunawan’s oeuvre as the starting point for 18 contemporary artists... -
Corporeal / Material
Time PlaceRecent Article from our Corporeal / Material : On Performance art photography published by Time Place.
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Decades of Collecting Art
During the last decades there has been a rapid and reassuring rise in the development of Asian art. The market has seen an increase of emerging Asian artists from China,... -
Art In The Tropics
Indonesia exemplifies the very essece of tropical architecure and outdoor living, with the myriad of islands and coastal villages, coupled with the rain and humidity in the cities. It is... -
What's In A Dot?
Repetition, patterns, textures, obsessions - these are the many words to describe Yayoi Kusuma's artworks. Her works is as recognizable as a Warhol, all the dots and spots are highly... -
Do I Have Space?
October 1, 2013Art is universal, and covers all demographics. Many peope think you have to be rich and have a gallery to collect art, which is not true at all. Art is... -
Riding The Wave of Contemporary Art
Eko Nugroho is not quite yet a household name in Indonesia, but he is quietly making a name for himself in the international art world. In recent years, the current... -
Looking For Art in All The New Places
February 26, 2014New York liberates the art scene to expand its exhibits outside the gates of museums and galleries to just several inches above your pillow. As a haven for art lovers,... -
The Art of Luxury
April 11, 2014The theme of this edition is 'luxury'. But how can i literally define luxury in art? According to Webster's dictionary, luxury is a 'state of comfort' or 'extravagant living'. Art... -
When Art & Fashion Combine & Collide
Defining what exactly is art has become quite arduous. Traditonally it may have been defined according to it's medium, albeit oil on canvas or classical scultpures. Though one thing that... -
The Art of Hospitality
June 1, 2015Art has always been a compliment to interior design in the hospitality industry. In the past however, most art was merely used for decoration rather than value. More hotels are... -
Who is Considered The Trophy Artists in the 21st Century?
February 23, 2015Art has always been a symbol of luxury. While collecting art was once the purview of the super-rich, with globalization and the introduction of the new media in art, the... -
Why is Yogyakarta the center of arts in Indonesia?
December 11, 2015Since the beginning of the Republic of Indonesia, the island of Java has held a central position in the story of Indonesian art history. The Island is home to the... -
Artworks That Inspire Us
As Indonesia Design celebrates their 11th year of publication, milestone often allow us to reflect and appreciate the changes and developments that have occurred in order to move forward. The... -
Art and Technology
The 21st century has ushered in a new dynamic in the art world with the implementation of technology in art: From computer generated photography, installations to video art - the... -
Living With Art
During Indonesia Design's 11th Anniversary seminar, Deborah Iskandar shared her knowledge in the field of art collecting, but Dewald Haynes of Indonesia Design wanted to interview her to find out... -
Timeless Beauty
December 23, 2015What makes a work of art timeless? Timeless is something that is defined as classic, ageless, immortal. When we think about timeless art, theres is only one iconic work that... -
The Life of an Expat Collector
The life of an expatriate or diplomat has always seemed very exotic. Travelling the world experiencing new work and home environments every few years and, of course, adapting to local... -
The Artist's Own
May 13, 2016There has always been a very fine line between art and design. It's often difficult to differentiate between the two, especially when artists become designers. The rise has been unprecedented,... -
Wall of Expression
June 21, 2017Murals are one of the oldest forms of art, and Indonesia has one of the earliest known examples. In the karst caves of Sulawesi a painting of a babirusa or... -
In a Class of it's Own
September 5, 2016The St. Regis Singapore is a dream for art collectors. It is the art that creates the ambience in any space, and with a collection as diverse as The St.... -
The $100,000,000 Club
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The New Art Medium
December 18, 2017When we think of a medium, we usually look to a psychic to tell us what to expect in our lives. Of course, we would all like to know the... -
The Future is Bright
February 17, 2017Most people start their year with a series of New Year's resolutions on how to change their lives. Can our resolutions include the way we look at art or how... -
The Journey to an Artful Indonesia
In over 20 years in Jakarta, i have seen periodic starts and stops by the government to preserve our artistic heritage and to showcase modern and contemporary art. In 1995,... -
Does Art Imitate Life ?
October 26, 2015What did Oscar Wilde mean when he wrote 'life imitates art far more than art imitate's life?' Is our journey in life influenced by the art we encounter? In the... -
Everything Interior Designers Need to Know About Art
How you think about displaying art requires the same care and planning put into your choices for furniture and accessories. Visiting artists, attending shows, and interacting with the collectors are... -
How to Navigate an Art Fair
Art fairs are chaning the way we collect. Leisurely Sunday afternoon gallery visits have been replaced by mulitple - day sprints though the ailes to mega - events. To help... -
Our Home is Our Sanctuary for Art
Our home is our sanctuary, where we can relax and entertain our friends and family. When designing a home, I often find that the art is the last element selected,... -
Photography, The New Favorite of Corporate Collectors
April 13, 2018Besides friendly colleagues and a fair boss, the work environment and the office space in general have a great impact on the well - being of the employees, consequently affecting... -
The New Meaning of Luxury - Art at Home
When we think of the word 'luxury', what first come to mind? Expensive sports cars, collectible watches or lavish villas? We know that luxury can be a divisible concept as... -
Creating Experience with Artworks
As competition in the hospitality industry get's stiffer, new hotels, especially the ones that do not belong to a well-known established chain, need to strenghten their brand and enhance their... -
The Rise of Private Museums in Indonesia
July 12, 2018Until recently, the popular destinations for art lovers in Indonesia had been Yogyakarta, Bandung or Bali. But now things are rapidly changing as private art museums are opening in cities... -
The Year in Art: 2018
Reflecting back to the past 12 months, it has been a golden year for art in Indonesia. Many great exhibitions held in the country succeeded to small galleries, all played... -
Art in Interiors
June 26, 2019As our world evolves, culture does too and art is very much part of that process. Art is no longer limited to painted canvases hung on gallery walls; it has... -
Influences of Islam
Evidence suggests that since the early 8th century, there have been Islamic merchants trading in Indonesia. However, the spread of Islam was gradual and it only began to really spread... -
Your New Art Destination In Indonesia, Solo!
Every art lover in Indonesia knows about Jakarta’s galleries or the exciting art scene in Jogjakarta, but what about the other cities? With such a rich cultural heritage, the country... -
The Nation’s New Art Patron
Reflecting back on 2017, it has been a strong year for art in Indonesia, in both patronage and exhibition support. Not since the Soekarno period have we seen such a... -
Now Is the Time - November 2015
On 27th November 2015, the Singapore National Gallery officially opened their doors to the public. Over 10 years in the making, the National Gallery boasts of having the most comprehensive... -
The War of the Art Fairs
The rise of art fairs has been a key feature of the contemporary art world, and combined with the Internet, has allowed traditional galleries to expand worldwide to new markets.... -
NORDIC Nature
Aregion of mythical beauty, Northern Europe is well-known for snowy tundras and never-ending green forests. In this region, nature is not only valued for its beauty, but also considered as... -
A Collector's Journey
May 2, 2018After visiting countless art fairs and shows, I firmly believe that Art Basel Hong Kong is proving to be one of the highlights of the art tour in Asia. This... -
Start of the Season
The first stop in the art circuit in Asia is always Singapore Art Week, held in January. Most of the galleries that participated in Art Stage this year were regional... -
More Than Words
September 1, 2018Photography has been around since the 1820s. The first permanent photo etching was an image produced in 1822 by a French inventor, Joseph Nicéphore Niépce. Sadly, it got accidentally destroyed... -
A Year in Review
Keeping up with the happenings in the art world is a full-time job, both for collectors and professionals. As 2017 ends, we review the most influential and memorable artist’s records,... -
Floating on Air
DoctorSHARE’s floating hospital is a foundation established in 2009. Its vision is to bring world class, holistic health care to the remote, outer islands of Indonesia that are struggling for... -
Time and Time Again
Art Basel just finished its 10th edition in Hong Kong earlier this year. Most people think that Art Basel is just about strolling the aisles looking at consecutive booths of... -
The 21st Century Paintbrush
Many people as how to look at photography and is it collectible? Never before have photographs been more accesible and viewed. Photos are posted on social media, shared, transferred, snapchatted:... -
A Timely Review
As we look back on the holy month of Ramadhan, we reflect on the history and meaning of Islam and our culture. This leads to the question of how do... -
Lost and Found
As individuals, we are all looking for an identity in life, be it in our work, our family, our hobbies. But what about an artist? How do they find an... -
Artistic Maestros
The opening of the National Gallery in Singapore at the end of 2015 highlights the importance of documenting the history of modern art in Asia. While each country has its... -
Art Breaker
December 15, 2019Art to Heart with Dara Setyohadi. Interviewed by Deborah Iskandar. Tidak mengejutkan ketika mengetahui Dara Setyohadi, salah satu desainer interior muda ibukota ternyata banyak terinspirasi dari kecintaan sang ibu terhadap... -
30 Under 30
July 1, 2020What is 'Intersubjectivity'? In simple terms, it is the relationship between people. The notion of intersubjectivity has been studied and explored thoroughly by scholars and academic professionals in the context... -
Perpetual Wanderer
November 20, 2020We currently stand at the peak of globalism, and with that, it presents an increasingly pressing question towards our identity. However, we shall not assume that globalism is a concept... -
Bringing Art to Life
July 21, 2021Sculptures have made a major impact throughout human history, from the earliest known prehistoric sculpture Venus of Tan-Tan to the modern sculptures of today's contemporary art scene. They depict the... -
Going Digital
September 3, 2020Who would have thought that something as direct and embodied as performance art could be presented digitally in an online exhibition? Although the combination seems unlikely, due to COVID-19, many... -
Art in the Everyday
January 7, 2021What comes to mind when you think about art? Do you think about a grand landscape, maybe a beautiful portrait, or even abstract splatters and brush-strokes? Have you ever considered... -
Mothers of Indonesian Art
March 25, 2021Women's role in art history has been shrouded in anonymity, confined in the realm of craft and kitsch, sidelined in many cultures, including Indonesia. We know of Raden Saleh, the... -
Beauty in Paradox
November 23, 2021The world of arts has evolved over time. They are no longer defined merely for their beauty, but also for their meaning. Art has become a medium for artists to... -
Woven Connections
August 13, 2021Alexander Sebastianus Hartanto - artist, writer, and ethnographer - explores the notion of decontextualising material cultures, with a focus on traditional Indonesian arts. Having learned from master traditional weavers, Hartanto... -
Through the Lens
December 27, 2021The phrase 'Silver Linings' originated from John Milton's classic poem, 'Comus', written in 1634: 'Was I deceived? or did a sable cloud/Turn forth her silver lining on the night?' -
SINTA Unbound : SINTA TANTRA CONNECTS WITH HER AUDIENCE THROUGH SHAPES AND COLOURS
SINTA TANTRA CONNECTS WITH HER AUDIENCE THROUGH SHAPES AND COLOURS October 4, 2022Art has existed throughout history for thousands of years, and it continues to evolve today. Regardless of its form or timeline, a work of art that has stood the test...
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