News - Wijanarko's Art Gazette

President Prabowo to Inaugurate Museum Marsinah in 2026

President Prabowo Subianto will honor labor hero Marsinah by inaugurating a new museum in Nganjuk this May. The event follows a massive May Day gathering in Jakarta and signals potential new welfare policies for Indonesian workers.

Pandu Wijanarko April 16, 2026Andi Gani Nena Wea, human rights, indonesia, Jakarta, labor day, Marsinah, Museum, Museum Marsinah, Nganjuk, Pasma Royce, Prabowo Subianto

Indonesian supergroup Kirribilly will represent the nation at the prestigious International Beatleweek 2026 in Liverpool. The band, featuring members from Govinda and The Banery, brings a unique interpretative style to the classic Beatles catalog on the world stage.

Concert Music News

Kirribilly to Play Beatleweek Liverpool 2026

Indonesian supergroup Kirribilly will represent the nation at the prestigious International Beatleweek 2026 in Liverpool. The band, featuring members from Govinda and The Banery, brings a unique interpretative style to the classic Beatles catalog on the world stage.

Pandu Wijanarko April 16, 2026Ade Govinda, Cavern CIty Tours Ltd, concert, cover, Dikky Lennon, festival, Ikmal Tobing, indonesia, International Beatleweek, Kirribilly, Liverpool, music, Rafly Abidin, rock, The Banery, The Beatles

Indonesian artist Sinta Tantra joins the prestigious Sovereign Asian Art Prize 2026 finalists, showcasing her vibrant "Red Series" to a global audience in Hong Kong.

Culture News

Sinta Tantra Named Sovereign Asian Art Prize 2026 Finalist

Indonesian artist Sinta Tantra joins the prestigious Sovereign Asian Art Prize 2026 finalists, showcasing her vibrant Red Series to a global audience in Hong Kong.

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Bakti Budaya Djarum Foundation introduces Rubik, a massive seven-floor cultural center in West Jakarta designed to empower young Indonesian performers and the creative industry.

Culture News

Rubik: Jakarta’s New Creative Hub to Open in July 2027

Bakti Budaya Djarum Foundation introduces Rubik, a massive seven-floor cultural center in West Jakarta designed to empower young Indonesian performers and the creative industry.

Pandu Wijanarko April 14, 2026art, art hub, Bakti Budaya Djarum Foundation, Galeri Indonesia Kaya, gallery, indonesia, Jakarta, Renita Adrian, Rubik, Rumah Budaya Indonesia Kaya

Explore the 2026 Sovereign Asian Art Prize finalists. Discover top contemporary artists from Indonesia and Asia competing for the $30,000 Grand Prize in Hong Kong.

Exhibition & Festival News

Art Highlights: 2026 Sovereign Asian Art Prize Finalists

HONG KONG - The Sovereign Asian Art Prize recently announced its 30 finalists for 2026. This prestigious competition celebrates the very best of contemporary art across Asia. This year marks the 22nd edition of the event, and the list includes several talented artists from Indonesia. A large group of 145 artists submitted over 250 unique artworks for consideration. Independent professionals and…

Pandu Wijanarko April 13, 2026Arpita Akhanda, art, Citra Sasmita, David Elliott, Filippo Sciascia, Hong Kong, In My Memory for Life, Manray Hsu, Özge Ersoy, Phillips Asia, Poetry of the Fountain, Sovereign Asian Art Prize

Hammersonic 2026 updates lineup with Dashboard Confessional and Ellegarden. Enjoy new ticket prices at Rp 550,000 and special 2-for-1 deals for loyal fans.

Concert Music News

Hammersonic 2026: New Lineup and Major Ticket Price Cuts

JAKARTA - The international concert scene faces a sudden shift this year. Ravel Entertainment recently announced significant changes to the Hammersonic 2026 lineup. World geopolitics unfortunately caused many sudden flight cancellations across the globe. Consequently, headline acts New Found Glory and The Story So Far cannot perform at the event. These external factors remained entirely outside the control of the organizers.…

Pandu Wijanarko April 13, 2026Ellegarden, Hammerhead, Hammersonic, Hammersonic 2026, Malevolence, metal, music, New Found Glory, Ravel Entertainment, Ravel Junardy, rock, The Story So Far

Culture News Theater

Maudy Koesnaedi Stars in Sayap Cinta Habibie & Ainun

JAKARTA - Maudy Koesnaedi returns to the spotlight in the new musical drama titled Sayap Cinta Habibie & Ainun, a legendary romance of the late former president Habibie and his wife Ainun. She brings the character of Habibie’s mother, Tuti Mariani Puspowardojo, back to life on stage. However, this production demands more than just her acting skills. She performs vocal numbers…

Pandu Wijanarko April 12, 2026Ainun, Bachruddin Jusuf Habibie, Broadway, Dhea Seto, Drama, indonesia, Jakarta, Maudy Koesnaedi, Mikail Edwin Rizki, Musical, Reza Rahadian, Satria Habibie, Sayap Cinta Habibie & Ainun, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Tuti Mariani Puspowardojo

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