Art Ggenda

Art Ggenda

Art Exhibition: Arifien's Art Exhibition at Galeri Santi, Jl.
Benda 4, Cilandak Timur, South Jakarta. Phone: 7806079

Aug. 1-14, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Arifien, 42, was born in Surabaya. An autodidactic painter, he
developed his talent from fine arts book, friends and his own
experiences. This is a treat for Indonesian fine art buffs as he
rarely exhibits, but his contribution to the growth of domestic
fine arts is recognized.

Art Exhibition: The 2nd Figuratif at Andi's Gallery, Jl. Tanah
Abang IV/14, Central Jakarta, Phone: 3457130.

July 29 - Aug. 10

Featuring selected works of Ahmad Z. Anwar, Antonio Blanco,
Arie Smit, Arifien, Barli S., Basoeki Abdoellah, Chusin S., Djoko
Pekik, Dullah, D. Tjandra Kirana, Entang Wiharso, Hoo Kim Hong,
Ida Hadjar, Jeihan S., Mochtar Apin, Mulyadi W., Nyoman Gunarsa,
Sihong, Srihadi S., Sudarisman, Sutjipto Adi, Soetopo, S.
Sudjojono. Trubus S. and Widayat.

Art Exhibition: Sebuah Percakapan... at Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R.
Rasuna Said, Kav. S 3, Kuningan, South Jakarta, Tel. 5252321,
5250571.

Aug. 6-25

Paintings, sculpture and installation works of Yustoni
Volunteer, Hafiz and S. Teddy D.

Yustoni Volunteer, born in 1970, is a Javanese who tries to
rebel against traditions. He graduated from the high school in
1988 and had studied at the Academy of Accounting for two years
before he enrolled in the painting department of the ISI, Fine
Art Institute, Yogyakarta, in 1991. Along with other students, he
often demonstrates against the campus administration and the
government; this is often the theme of his creations. He works
with S. Teddy D. in a working studio in Yogyakarta and set up an
art network with Hafiz in Jakarta.

Hafiz was born in Pakanbaru in 1971. His father was also an
artist. One of his paintings won an award at a contest in
commemoration of World Housing Day. He went to the Jakarta Art
Institute in 1990. In 1993 the institute honored him best graphic
art. He is a freelance magazine artist and graphic designer.

S. Teddy D. was born in Padang in 1970. He enrolled in STSI,
the Indonesian High School for the Arts in Surakarta, majoring in
fine arts. He concentrated on the making of wayang beber. In 1992
he enrolled in ISI Yogyakarta.

Dance: Choreography Competition at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta,
Jl. Gedung Kesenian 1, Central Jakarta, Phone: 3808283, 3441892.

Aug. 1: Entertainment Choreography

Aug. 2-3: Contemporary Choreography

Aug. 4-5: Traditional Choreography

The competition is held to commemorate the 10th anniversary of
Gedung Kesenian Jakarta.

Almost 100 participants from all parts of the archipelago will
compete for the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta Awards and other prizes.
Noted art education institutes will send representatives.

Traditional art performance: Wayang Orang Bharata: Gatotkaca
Ngedan at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta.

Aug. 6

The Wayang Orang Barata group will present wayang orang, a
traditional Javanese play, directed by Sangadi.

Jakarta Performing Arts Market '97 at Taman Ismail Marzuki,
Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta. Phone (021) 334740, 334720.

Aug. 1 to Sept. 1

Aug. 1, 7 p.m. at Graha Bhakti Budaya: Tanjidor and Orkes
Gambus from Jakarta.

Aug. 2, 8 p.m. at Graha Bhakti Budaya and Aug. 3 at Open
Theater: traditional dances and cultural performances from Irian
Jaya, Banyuwangi, Toraja, and Ponorogo.

Aug. 5, 8 p.m. at Graha Bhakti Budaya: traditional dances and
cultural performances from Jambi.

Aug. 7, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Graha Bhakti Budaya: Javanese opera
Dewabrata by Retno Maruti.

Twenty-four performing groups will take part in the event,
which is organized by Teater Koma. Four of them are from overseas
-- India, France, Germany and Singapore -- the rest come from
Jakarta, Irian Jaya, Toraja, Jambi, Tegal, Banyuwangi, Ponorogo,
Ciamis, Malang and Yogyakarta.

Concert: Nusantara Chamber Orchestra at Golden Ball Room,
Jakarta Hilton International.

Aug. 2

Concert: Luluk Purwanto & The Helsdingen Trio at The Stage
Bus. Phone: (021) 3800500.

July 25 to Sep. 15.

July 31, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Taman Budaya, Denpasar

Aug. 1, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Kuta Shopping Mall, Kuta

Aug. 2, 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Jimbaran Beach

Aug. 3, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Candra Loka Amphi Theater, Nusa Dua

Aug. 5, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Universitas Merdeka, Malang

Part stage and part transport, the glamorized packaging of The
Stage Bus comes complete with a grand piano, drum set and a sound
system with 16 canal mixers.

Violinist Luluk Purwanto studied music in the Sydney
Conservatorium and Indonesian Art Institute in Yogyakarta. In
recent years, she has played alongside her Indonesian-born Dutch
husband Rene van Helsdingen for a jazz group. Australian bassist
of JakJazz-fame Belinda Moody and Dutch drummer Victor de Boo
complete the eclectic team.

Concert: Loh Siew-Tuan (sopran) and Dr. Kue Pin Yeo (pianist)
at Erasmus Huis.

Aug. 7

Loh Siew-Tuan is considered one of the best sopranos in
Southeast Asia. She was born in Fujian, China, raised in Penang,
Malaysia, and now lives in London. She learned to sing and play
the piano at the Trinity College of Music in London. She has
traveled to various countries in Europe, North and South America
and Asia. She has also played in opera like Dido, Euricice and
Donna Elvira, but she is more famous as a singer.

Dr. Kuei Pin Yeo is director and founder of the Jakarta Music
foundation. She is the first Indonesian pianist who received a
doctorate degree as a pianist. She has performed in the United
States and many Asian countries and won several international
awards. The New York Times praised her technique and dynamic
performance in Carnegie Hall.

Loh Siew-Tuan and Kuei Pin Yeo will present the works of
Schubert, Brahms, Turina, Ginastera and the arrangement of
Benjamin Britten's British traditional songs.

Jewelry and Watch Fair 1997, Balai Sidang Jakarta.

Aug. 1-4

The biggest exhibition of jewelry, watch, antiques, and arts
ever held in Indonesia. More than 70 international exhibitors
from 15 countries will feature exclusive products of modern and
antique fine jewelry, diamond, gemstones, pearls, gold, silver
and platinum, watches and timepieces and design accessories.

The five biggest exhibitors are Hongkong Jewelry Manufacturer
Association, The Hour Glass Singapore, Swissam Singapore, Larry
Jewelry Singapore and Belford Jewelry.

Gold jewelry exhibition at the Executive Suite, Shangri-La
Hotel, Jakarta.

Aug. 1, 12 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Aug. 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Featuring recent creations of Treasures Gallery designers
Carolyn Tyler, Jean Francois and Penny Berton.

Art Exhibition: Malerei 1995-97 at Cemara 6 Galeri Kafe, Jl.
HOS Cokroaminoto No. 9-11, Central Jakarta, Ph. 324505, 3918761

Until July 31

German artist Klaus G. Hinz's works created between 1995-1997.
He exhibited in Jakarta in 1995.

Art Exhibition: The Face of Bali at Museum Puri Lukisan, Ubud,
Bali.

July 20 - Oct. 5

The works of more than 60 of Bali's foremost artists have been
selected for exhibit at the Museum Puri Lukisan, the oldest
private museum in Bali. The works will be auctioned for charity
on Oct. 5 at 5 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Yayasan Citra Baru
Foundation in Denpasar.

Art Exhibition: Komaneka at Komaneka Fine Art Gallery, Jl.
Wanara Wana (Monkey Forest), Ubud, Bali, Ph. (0361) 976090,
977140.

July 20 - Aug. 24

Komaneka Gallery is a "new generation" gallery which features
paintings by artists who render new and exciting visions of the
world. Featuring works of Pande Ketut Taman, Antonius Widodo and
I Wayan Sudarna Putra, all students of ISI Yogyakarta.

Painting Exhibition: Anatomies of the Invisible at Agung Rai
Museum of Art, Ubud, Bali.

July 27 - Aug. 20

Swiss artist Marc Jurt presents 150 paintings, sculptures and
objects inspired by his travels through Bali for 16 years.

Art Exhibition: Graphic Art Now '97 at Erasmus Huis.

Until Aug. 1

In protest at the increasing number of reproductions, two
Amsterdam galleries, Galerie Clement and Galerie Petit, pushed 14
years ago for greater attention to graphic works, which they
considered to be more creative. Every two years, the show is
held, with the best artists receiving an award.

Participants in this show are Thomas Ankum, Arjan van
Arendonk, Sjoerd Bakker, Willy Belinfante, Corneille, Jan Cremer,
Lon Buttstedt, Heide Daamen and award winners Sandra Kruisbrink
and Gijs van Noort.

Photo Exhibition: Kota Kita, Jakarta Bermain dan Anak Jalanan
at Galeri Fotojurnalistik Antara, Jl. Pasar Baru 59, Central
Jakarta.

July 29 - Aug. 24

The Galeri Fotojurnalistik Antara presents the works of their
workshop participants/students, presenting the theme of Our City,
Jakarta in Play and Games and Street Children.

Cinema: Serie Noire at Cinema Room CCF, Jl. Salemba Raya No. 25,
Central Jakarta

Until Aug. 7

Frank owes his boss money, his girlfriend Jeane has just left
him and he has quit his job. Mona, a teenager he has known for
many years, pays off his debt and suggests they kill his aunt to
get her money. The plan succeeds, but Frank then strangles Jeane
and gives the money to his boss, who knows what he has done, to
buy his silence. He eventually returns to Mona.