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.