See some of the most important pieces of art from Indonesian history at Galeri Nasional
If you’re still chasing a patriotic high after Independence Day, head to Galeri Nasional Indonesia to check out an amazing collection of paintings and photographs from throughout history. Entitled “17|71: Goresan Juang Kemerdekaan”, the exhibit features 28 paintings from 21 renowned artists that have been curated from more than 15,000 work of arts collected from the State Palace, Merdeka Palace, Bogor Palace, Cipanas Palace, and Yogyakarta Palace. The collection includes paintings by esteemed masters such as Affandi, Basoeki Abdullah, Harijadi Sumadidjaja and Raden Saleh, as well as 100 rarely seen presidential photographs.
On Sunday Aug 21 & 28 from 10.00am – 12.00pm and 3pm – 5pm in Building A there will be guided tour by curators Mikke Susanto and Rizki A. Zaelani. Exhibitions run until Aug 30.
Enjoy the comedic stylings of Australian stand-up Simon Taylor (Friday night)
Those of you looking for a laugh can head to the American Club Friday night for the latest session of the Jakarta Comedy Club, featuring Australian stand-up Simon Taylor, who has toured the world with his act and previously wrote for the “Tonight Show With Jay Leno”. He’ll be sharing the stage with Komedy Komodo, a hilarious group of Indonesian comics who perform in English. American Club, Jl. Brawijaya IV No.20, RT.5/RW.3, Pela Mampang, Mampang Prpt., Kota Jakarta Selatan. 021 2702439
Rock out with some of Indonesia’s best indie bands at Noise Parade
With a fantastic lineup including The Brandals, Morfem, Monkey to Millionaire and Bedchamber, the Noise Parade at Yesterday Backyard is the place to be on Friday night for fans of indie rock. Yesterday Backyard, Jl. Pangeran Antasari no.36, Cilandak, Jakarta Selatan. (021) 75909383
See underground artist Darbotz’s latest monstrous creations
One of our favorite graffiti artists in Jakarta, Darbotz has helped take the capital’s street art scene to a whole other level. Now his magnificently monstrous creations have taken residence at Pacific Place mall for his latest solo exhibition, “Monster in Disguise #2”. The artist describes the idea for the exhibition: “We see so many things everyday, like it or not it becomes part of our life. It becomes a symbol or a signage in our brain. Big city makes you a monster, you have to adapt or you will be gone. Things that you see everyday also become a monster, an anomaly of the city.” The exhibition will be held until August 28.
Hit the dance floor as Swedish DJ prodigy Anevo spins at Fable
At just 16-years-old, Anevo has already made a name for himself in Sweden’s competitive club scene with a preternatural ability to pull beats from all over the genre landscape, flowing through a stream of progressive house, future bass, deep house, and more. Despite his young age, he has played at several major international music festivals including Ultra, Ever After, and EDC Last Vegas. For more info.
