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La Galigo: World’s Longest Literary Work

La Galigo is the longest literary work in the world, one and a half times longer than India’s Mahabharata. Its total length is estimated to be around...

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Mapping the Soul of Yogyakarta: A Journey Along the City’s Philosophical Line

Yogyakarta City, famously known as the epitome of cultural heritage and art, is frequently associated with philosophical ideas of local wisdoms. Javanese culture is deeply incorporated into...

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Mongol Invasion in Java: A Turning Point of Java History

What if the Mongols had never invaded Java? Perhaps Majapahit would never have been founded, and Javanese civilization would be completely different from what we know today....

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La Galigo: World’s Longest Literary Work

La Galigo is the longest literary work in the world, one and a half times longer than India’s Mahabharata. Its total length is estimated to be around...

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Mapping the Soul of Yogyakarta: A Journey Along the City’s Philosophical Line

Yogyakarta City, famously known as the epitome of cultural heritage and art, is frequently associated with philosophical ideas of local wisdoms. Javanese culture is deeply incorporated into...

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FEATURED ARTIST

Rudy Mardjianto is a painter from Blora, Central Java. From a young age, he developed a deep love for painting and aspired to make it his lifelong pursuit. During his studies, he faced a defining moment where he had to be honest about his artistic path: surrealism or realism. He chose to stay true to himself and began developing a personal visual identity. His signature style focuses on uniquely Javanese features, especially expressive faces with protruding lips, referred to in Indonesian as monyong.

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