Reviews

Contemporary Indonesian painter Mahdi Abdullah exhibits Acehnese culture in Melbourne 

The Fighting Art of Pencak Silat and Its Music reveals the multitude of martial arts practices and celebrations

Celebrating fifty years of the Indonesian Community Association of Victoria (IKAWIRIA)

Natali Pearson reviews two powerful dance works by Eko Supriyanto currently touring internationally

Two recently republished memoirs illustrate the divergence of experiences during the Indonesian Revolution

Indonesian literature is increasingly open to LGBT stories but the struggle to be heard remains

Asylum seekers stuck in Indonesia 

Joost Coté

A look into Indonesian migrant women, identity, and cultural performances. 

Benedict Anderson’s memoir showcases a broad-minded approach to the world and Indonesia

Review: Stormy with a Chance of Fried Rice

Book Review: Imam Samudra’s Revenge, by Angus McIntyre

Lontar Modern Indonesia Fiction Series

An investigation into the transboundary haze and the palm plantations in Indonesia

Bringing Kartini’s entire anthology of writings together for the first time reveals the depths of her pioneering influence

History and heritage in the Indonesian imagination

Pohlman’s study provides sensitive and powerful testimony of the impact of this violence on women and girls

Reverend Mery Kolimon, researcher and advocate working on the 1965 killings in Eastern Indonesia, has a personal connection to this piece of history

A memoir by a former army officer offers insights into Suharto’s moves in October 1965

Longlisted for the prestigious Man Booker International Prize Eka Kurniawan’s novel signals the birth of a sophisticated crime noir genre in Indonesian literature