Perhimpunan Indonesia – Inggris
By Dr Lesley Pullen, History of Art and ArchaeologySOAS, University of London, and AIS Council Member In the first half of the nineteenth century, during the extended period of the Dutch administration of the Netherlands East Indies, a Dutch colonial official arranged for a group of six stone sculptures up to 1.7 metres high of Hindu Buddhist…
at the Indonesian Embassy, 30 Great Peter Street, London and simultaneously via Zoom Indonesia, the world’s largest archipelago comprising over 17,000 islands, stretches 6,000km along the equator. It formed over the last 55 million years as the Australian Plate drifted northwards from the Antarctic to collide with the Eurasian and Pacific Plates in the tropics.These plate…
This talk will present a localised art historical narrative on how the local Muslim community perceived and appropriated ancient temples in Java in the early 19th century. The discussion will focus on the Sêrat Cênthini, a twelve-volume compilation of Javanese teachings, edited in 1814/1815. It illustrates how the Muslim community in Java selectively incorporates knowledge from…
Apologies but the email to apply for tickets for the Hari Batik Nasional event was incorrect.Resending with the correct email address This is a ‘By Invitation Only’ event with a limited number of places available, therefore please book early. Please address your application with name and contact details to Petty Elliot at petty.elliott@gmail.com by Monday 18 September to book your place….
Venue: The Indonesian Embassy, 30 Great Peter Street, Westminster London SW1P 2BU As a child, Chris Thorogood dreamed of seeing Rafflesia – the plant with the world’s largest flowers. He crafted life-size replicas in an abandoned cemetery, carefully bringing them to life with paper and paint. He has now dedicated his life to studying the biology of such…
Sunday September 10, 11am-2pm at the Indonesian ambassador’s residence. FREE ENTRY But since this is at the residence of the Indonesian ambassador, please RSVP to aismemb.cr@gmail.com so we can have an idea of numbers.
Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall Doors: open from 12:30pm Tickets: Free / pay as you feel Indonesian art songs, also known as “Seriosa”, have yet to gain recognition in the Western Classical Music scene. Nevertheless, their history is both fascinating and inspiring. Seriosa emerged in the 20th century, introduced by a small group of European-educated musicians, and played…
Come and enjoy Asia and Africa Festival on the 8th July 2023. The Programme: 10.20 – 10.30: East Timorese RET dance lead guests to Peace Garden10.30 – 10.50: Opening of Peace Garden10.50 – 11.00: East Timorese RET dance lead guests back to the garden’s hall11.00 – 11.30: East Timorese RET…
Tuesday, 13 June 2023 at 6.30pm for 6.45pm Venue: The Indonesian Embassy, 30 Great Peter Street, Westminster London SW1P 2BU This presentation by DrAnnabel Teh Gallop is a change to the advertised programme due to the unavailability of Jon Lambe, the British ambassador to ASEAN, who we hope will be able to speak early next year. From the very…
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AIS Chairman Moazzam Malik was among the speaker at this packed event attended by Mr Arsjad Rasjid, chair of the Asean BAC, chief executive of Indika Energy and executive chairman of the Indonesia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin). 21 June 2023 The Oriental Rug and Textile Society will host a talk on contemporary Indonesian batik at 7pm at the University Women’s Club in…