December 8, 2015 edition
What gave Th Tjong Khing a youthful demeanor was not the lack of wrinkles or his thick wavy hair. It was his sprightly, sure-footed stride.
He sighed when queried about his work as an illustrator. "I'm unable to draw pictures at night. My eyesight is failing me. I can't perceive colors without natural light," Khing, 82, told Tempo at his home in Haarlem, the Netherlands, early this month.
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October 27, 2015 edition
THE seven teenaged Jailolo dancers stomped their heels in rhythm, bouncing like springs for nearly 90 minutes. Like a swarm of fish at seabed, a dancer would separate from the group momentarily, then return to join the group. Perspiration flew like ocean spray into the air.
On successive evenings at the Indonesian LAB Festival, 'Cry Jailolo', created by Eko Supriyanto, drew thundering ovations at the Mousonturm Frankfurt playhouse. Eko's piece was simple, minimalist and muscular, representing a return to the purity of highlighting the physical. Traditional elements were a source of inspiration, but the result was decidedly contemporary.
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