Indonesian National Museum Day, observed today, October 12, 2025, offers the perfect chance to rediscover the nation's rich ...

This museum was established as a follow-up to UNESCO's recognition of batik as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on ...

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There’s a Jakarta shopping mall called Gandaria City that houses sculptures by Yayoi Kusama, Lucian Freud and Fernando Botero. The strength of this “collection” encapsulates how, for a long time, ...

JAKARTA (JAKARTA POST/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - Jakarta will set up a museum this year that reflects the development of Islamic civilisation in Jakarta. The museum will be established in cooperation with ...

In Indonesia, Bali is a major tourist destination for Thais. However, during my three-day and two-night visit to Jakarta organised by BWH Hotels, I discovered the charms of Indonesia's capital.

Hidden behind toll road projects and container trucks to the capital’s north, a 17-century colonial structure stands in quiet ...

Culture Minister Fadli Zon highlighted that museums must have an appealing presentation with activities that utilize current ...

Indonesian contemporary art has been making a splash in the global art world, and works by artists such as Heri Dono and FX Harsono have been acclaimed at events like Art Basel Hong Kong and the ...