He completed his studies in Cultural Anthropology at the Faculty of Letters, Udayana University, and also studied Painting at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Denpasar. Jengki actively participated in the movement opposing the reclamation of Benoa Bay in Bali, as part of his idealism to … [Read more...]
Wayan Juniarta
Wayan Juniarta’s main occupation was that of a journalist who found comfort in writing essays after his tragically unsuccessful attempt to write poetry. In his debut Bungklang-Bungkling; documents the absurdity and humor of Balinese males. In his spare time, Jun enjoys cycling to the island’s most … [Read more...]
Wijaya Herlambang
Wijaya Herlambang is a researcher in politics, culture, literature and society. He is a lecturer at Gunadarma University and Pancasila University, Jakarta as well as an editor for Forbes Indonesia. Herlambang holds a Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Queensland, … [Read more...]
Wiji Thukul
Wiji Thukul—born Widji Widodo in Solo, Central Java, 26 August 1963—is modern Indonesia’s foremost people’s poet. With humble words but extraordinary courage, his poems recount the everyday struggle of the poor and downtrodden: lack of opportunities, unfair wages, the police criminalizing them for … [Read more...]