Lala Bohang
Writer
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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
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
Jakarta Globe / As Seen On
Apr 12, 2018
Jakarta Globe / As Seen On
Aug 24, 2017
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