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Affandi to Raden Saleh: Tracing Post-Colonial Voices in Indonesian Art
After Sukarno declared Indonesia's independence in 1945, the term post-colonialism explains the era in which the nation was transitioning. The term "postcolonialism" refers to the historical era or current situation that reflects the fallout from Western colonialism. It can also refer to the ongoing effort to reclaim and reconsider the history and agency of those who were subjected to various forms of imperialism. The transitioning or reclaiming of a nation, a change of aspec
Hanum Aila
Nov 4, 20253 min read


Blok M Blooms: Oh Beauty Festival 2.0 and the Rise of Youth Beauty Culture in Indonesia
This November, Oh Beauty Festival comes back bigger and better. This is the second Oh Beauty Festival this year since March 2025. Due to high demands from Jakarta’s beauty and lifestyle enthusiasts. This time, Oh Beauty Festival comes back with the theme of “In Full Bloom”. According to Rara Emiria, the Co-Founder of Overheard Beauty Universe, carrying the theme In Full Bloom, Oh Beauty Festival 2.0 is not only about the latest beauty trends, but also about passion. This them
The Nusantara Bulletin
Nov 1, 20252 min read


Literature in The New Order Era and Its Resistance Against the Regime
After the failed coup attempt on 30 September 1965, in which six senior army generals were killed by the so-called 30 September Movement,...
Hanum Aila
Oct 12, 20253 min read
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