October 04, 2024<\/p>\n
Suksan<\/p>\n
Art brings with them different ideas, expressions, and beauty. Stare at them long enough, and you\u2019ll find yourself immersed in a narrative. Create them yourself, and you\u2019ll be liberated with self expression. Whichever interaction you have with art, it brings something new that takes us away from mundane reality. So, immerse yourself into the world of art and creativity this weekend with this curated itinerary.<\/p>\n
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First on our docket would be a visit to Art Jakarta, a premier art fair. With a diverse collection of contemporary art made in various styles and techniques, everywhere your eyes wander, you\u2019ll never be left without fascination. It\u2019s the ideal place to let your mind settle into a pool of thought, mindfully traversing down the depths of each painting and installation.<\/p>\n
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After the thoughtful visit, it\u2019s time to let your ideas out into something handmade. Make wood come to life by joining the woodworking workshop at Ruangqu, where you\u2019ll receive a mentor\u2019s guidance to execute your ideas in the form of wood as a memento of today.<\/p>\n
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Now with a visit and activity undergone, it\u2019s time to have a short break at Lapislapis, Sunter. Here, you may savor the best of traditional \u2018kue lapis\u2019, with a diverse set of other menus including main meals that fulfill your appetite. Moreover, it has a homey ambiance that settles you into comfort.<\/p>\n
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This comfort may soon turn back to awe however, as you lay your eyes on our next stop\u2014the Ramlie Musofa Mosque. Known as the Indonesian Taj Mahal, this sacred building is coated in pure white paint, its sturdy pillars and domes giving a majestic touch while it showcases the beauty of Muslim\u2019s religious culture.<\/p>\n
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Finally, as evening comes around, it\u2019s time to visit Ancol beach, where an eye-pleasing sunset view paints the sky in shades of color, setting you into calm after a long day of exploration. Then have a hearty dinner at the many culinary selections within its coast to end the day with satisfaction.<\/p>\n
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Writer: Suksan Yosela<\/p>\n
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Images courtesy of @artjakarta<\/a>, @lapislapis.id<\/a>, ruangqu.com, Riduwan Ali, Le Bridge<\/p>\n #ThePublicBookID #ThePublicBook #ThePublicWeekenders #Indonesia #ArtJakarta #Ruangqu #Lapislapis #RamlieMusofa #AncolBeach<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" With our busy lives, it\u2019s easy to get swept away in superficiality and everyday mundanity that makes life seemingly lose its meaning. In these times, we may need an escape from reality. A period to look into ourselves and explore perspectives that renew our understanding of the world, both of which can be found in art. Therefore, renew ourselves this weekend with this artful itinerary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2732,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[23],"class_list":{"0":"post-2731","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-the-weekenders","8":"tag-theweekenders"},"yoast_head":"\n