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Lala Bohang

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Born Makassar, currently resides in Jakarta
Personal Web http://lalabohang.com
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Lala Bohang, born in Makassar and a graduate of Parahyangan University’s School of Architecture, is a talented visual artist and writer. Since 2009, she has participated in various group exhibitions in Indonesia and abroad, showcasing her exceptional talent. In 2016, Lala captivated readers with her bestselling trilogy: The Book of Forbidden Feelings (2016), The Book of Invisible Questions (2017), and The Book of Imaginary Beliefs (2019). Her collaborative work, The Journey of Belonging (2020), co-authored with Lara Nuberg, won the prestigious 2020 International Ronald McDonald Award. Lala’s newest book, In the Middle of Everything (2023), is accompanied by a captivating solo exhibition with the same theme.¹

UWRF 2023 ↩

Photo courtesy / credit goes to Lir.

Book(s)

Waking Up for the First Time
Collection of Short Stories
180 page(s), Simpul Aksara

The Book of Invisible Questions
Poetry Collection
152 page(s), Gramedia Pustaka Utama

The Book of Forbidden Feelings
Poetry Collection
152 page(s), Gramedia Pustaka Utama

Perkara Mengirim Senja
Collection of Short Stories
200 page(s), Penerbit Serambi

In the Headlines

Books+Publishing / As Seen On
Oct 31, 2023

Hearts ‘reignite’ for 20th Ubud program

Tatkala / All Things Books
Dec 11, 2021

Waking Up for The First Time To the World of Mindfulness

Jakarta Post / What Media Says
Jul 19, 2020

Lala Bohang explores the feminine in the fantastical

Jakarta Globe / As Seen On
Apr 12, 2018

Is Indonesian Literature Written in English Still Indonesian Literature?

Jakarta Globe / As Seen On
Aug 24, 2017

Indonesia International Book Fair to Hit Jakarta This September

Jakarta Post / As Seen On
Aug 20, 2017

Indonesia International Book Fair to return in September

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Resisting Voices of Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2025

Oct 31, 2025

Lizzie Chan’s heartfelt outpouring inspires her poetry and brought her to Australian Poetry Slam 2025

Oct 29, 2025

Indonesian women created a political voice through gendered care work

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Lala Bohang

Book(s)

Waking Up for the First TimeCollection of Short Stories180 page(s), Simpul Aksara

The Book of Invisible QuestionsPoetry Collection152 page(s), Gramedia Pustaka Utama

The Book of Forbidden FeelingsPoetry Collection152 page(s), Gramedia Pustaka Utama

Perkara Mengirim SenjaCollection of Short Stories200 page(s), Penerbit Serambi