In a world where education often focuses on superficial aspects, Joko Pinurbo’s “Celana 2” stands out as a captivating work that explores deeper human complexities. This poem reveals societal norms, human nature, and the education system’s overlooked aspects through its unassuming title “Celan 2”, … [Read more...]
Balinese Author Cok Sawitri Dies At 55
April 6, 2024 by
Prominent Indonesian author Cokorda Sawitri, popularly known as Cok Sawitri, has died at the age of 55. She passed away at her residence in Denpasar, Bali, Thursday (4/4). Cok Sawitri’s friend, I Wayan Redika, said the cultural figure was still healthy and had even traveled from Budakeling to … [Read more...]
Right Where They Have Always Been
April 4, 2024 by
Why aren’t the literary scenes of Southeast Asia getting more regional and global traction? Try as international book publishers might, Southeast Asia’s literary scenes cannot easily be distilled to a marketable essence – or bound together. Take the S.E.A. Write Award, for example, a prestigious … [Read more...]
Author Yudhistira Massardi Dies At 70
April 4, 2024 by
Renowned Indonesian author Yudhistira Massardi died on Tuesday (2/4) evening. He breathed his last breath at the age of 70. The sad news was conveyed by his son, Kafka Massardi, via his X handle. He explained that his father died at 9.12pm WIB at Bekasi general hospital, per CNN Indonesia, Wed … [Read more...]
Summoning Literary Witches: Intan Paramaditha Rethinks Her Personal Canon
March 26, 2024 by
This essay is based on a Master’s lecture delivered at the Conrad Award Gala, Conrad Festival, October 29, 2023. Gloria Anzaldúa, a queer Mexican American author with indigenous heritage, tells us about why she writes: “I write to record what others erase when I speak, to rewrite the stories … [Read more...]
