Richard Oh, who passed away on Thursday, was a giant in both literature and film. We ask some of the country’s top stars and literary figures to remember his towering legacy. Acclaimed writer, director and actor Richard Oh passed away on April 7. He left behind a towering legacy in Indonesia’s … [Read more...]
Taman Ismail Marzuki exhibition raises funds for sick Indonesian literary figures
April 8, 2022 by
In a small theater lobby at Taman Ismail Marzuki art center in Cikini, Central Jakarta, on Thursday, paintings were put on display as painters, poets and artists from various fields huddled together in deep conversation about the artworks in front of them. “This work — this one — has made its rounds … [Read more...]
Literature for Brotherhood
March 13, 2022 by
Ama became acquainted with the world of literature, especially poetry, when he was an elementary school student. At that time, a schoolmate from Surabaya recited a work by poet Chairil Anwar, “Karawang Bekasi”. Ama Achmad, 40, was born in Luwuk, a city without bookshops in Banggai regency, … [Read more...]
Off the beaten path: Five underrated Indonesian authors to dive into
October 7, 2021 by
A mysterious poet, a controversial yet humorous author and a politically charged debutante are among the country’s most underrated authors whose lives and works lay just beyond mainstream literature. Rarely recognized outside the circles of the most voracious readers and literary critics, these … [Read more...]
Julia and Feminism
April 14, 2021 by
Julia Suryakusuma received an award from the Kingdom of Belgium for her struggle to voice human rights through writing. She is uncomfortable with being called a feminist. "JULIA, have you ever been decorated?" asked the Belgian Ambassador to Indonesia, Stephane de Loecker, to Julia Suryakusuma in … [Read more...]