A writer, journalist and translator, was a tapol (political prisoner) in Indonesia for 13 years without trial following the military coup on October I, 1965. He was one of many Indonesian writers and journalists rounded up by Kopkamtib, the state security agency, because of their direct and indirect … [Read more...]
Heru Joni Putra
An activist with Kandangpadati, Ranah PAC, and Studio hanafi. He recently published his collected poems, Badrul Mustafa Badrul Mustafa Badrul Mustafa (2017). Currently studying at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia. … [Read more...]
Hikmat Darmawan
Hikmat Darmawan has been active in many cultural communities since 2000, co-founding the Musyawarah Burung community to accommodate a common passion for cultural and art activities. From virtual discussions, the Musyawarah Burung community developed concrete projects such as piano recitals, poetry … [Read more...]
I Nyoman Manda
I Nyoman Manda was born in 1938 in Gianyar, Bali. He writes fluently in Balinese and Indonesian. His poems, short stories and novels have been widely published, and he has received various prizes including the Rancage and Dharma Kesuma awards. … [Read more...]
Ibe S. Palogai
Ibe S. Palogai is an acclaimed Indonesian poet and the visionary founder of the Makassar Literary Institute. His works vividly explore the themes of colonial war, and they have garnered recognition in esteemed publications such as Horison, Media Indonesia, Tempo, Fajar, and Jurnal Ruang. In 2016, … [Read more...]
