German journalist to hold exhibition

JAKARTA (JP): A photograpic exhibition entitled Nostalgia by German photographer Andre Gelpke is to be held at Galeri Foto Jurnalistik Antara in Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta, from tomorrow to May 23.

Nostalgia is the fifth exhibition of the Aspects of Contemporary German Photography Exhibition Series, which features new trends adapted by talented German photographers.

Gelpke, who was one of the founders of the famous Visum news agency in 1975, tries to capture moments of people's lives globally and criticize perceptions of beauty through his camera lens.

A discussion on Gelpke's works will be held on Saturday, May 18, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. featuring short story writer Seno Gumira Ajidarma as speaker. (24)