Inaugurated on November 10, 1968, Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) was the first modern cultural center in Indonesia. The eight-hectare complex is named after Ismail Marzuki, one of the country’s most celebrated composers. TIM has three theaters, two exhibition halls, two outdoor multifunction areas, a library and a cinema. As a modern cultural center, TIM is complemented by a curatorial body (the Jakarta Arts Council), an art college (the Jakarta Institute of Arts), and a think tank (the Jakarta Academy). For the past 50 years, TIM has contributed greatly to the development of Indonesia’s art and culture scene. Influential artists like

More than 10 main programs dedicated to Indonesian and international photographers at JIPFest, the country’s first international photography festival, happening from 25 July to July 9, 2019. The Exhibition program, scheduled for June 25 to July 9, will be taking over outdoor and indoor spaces across the city. Over 30 Indonesian and international photographers will be presenting thought-provoking works, which revolve around the festival’s main theme – Identity. Citizens and tourists would be encountering these photographs at the festival’s main venue, Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), as well as public spaces in Jakarta including parks, cafes, shopping centers, museums and tourist