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Eko Saputra Poceratu is a distinguished Indonesian poet from Maluku known for his thought-provoking satire. He's recognized as Penyair Api (Poet of Fire) and draws inspiration from the diverse realities of Eastern Indonesia. His works resonate with all age groups, particularly the youth. Eko has received acclaim and awards for his poetry, and he continues to write, teach, and share his poems passionately across various platforms. His debut poetry collection, Pelangi Biru, and other works like Hari Minggu Ramai Sekali and Sebiru Api Rindu have left a lasting impression on the literary world.

Eko Saputra Poceratu adalah penyair Indonesia berprestasi dari Maluku, dikenal untuk satirnya yang menantang pikiran. Ia dikenal sebagai Penyair Api dan mendulang ilhamnya dari ragam realita kehidupan Indonesia Timur. Karya-karyanya mendapatkan pantulan di kalangan pembaca lintas usia, terutama anak muda. Eko telah mendapatkan pengakuan dan penghargaan untuk puisi-puisinya, dan ia senantiasa menulis, mengajar dan dengan bersemangat membagikan puisi-puisinya melintasi berbagai platform. Kumpulan puisi pertamanya, Pelangi Biru, dan berbagai karya lain seperti Hari Minggu Ramai Sekali dan Sebiru Api Rindu telah menimbulkan kesan mendalam bagi dunia sastra.

Ibe S. Palogai is an acclaimed Indonesian poet and the visionary founder of the Makassar Literary Institute. His works vividly explore the themes of colonial war, and they have garnered recognition in esteemed publications such as Horison, Media Indonesia, Tempo, Fajar, and Jurnal Ruang. In 2016, Palogai was selected as a young writer at the prestigious Makassar International Writers Festival, and the following year, joined the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival. In 2018, Ibe participated in a highly regarded writer’s residency program supported by the National Book Committee in Leiden, The Netherlands. It was also in the same year that his poetry book, Bad Weather: A Poetry Book, achieved the distinction of becoming a finalist in the esteemed Kusala Sastra Khatulistiwa award.

Ibe S. Palogai adalah penyair Indonesia ternama dan visioner pendiri Makassar Literary Institute. Karya-karyanya menjelajahi tema-tema perang kolonial dengan sangat hidup, dan telah mendapatkan pengakuan di penerbitan-penerbitan yang dihormati seperti Horison, Media Indonesia, Tempo, Fajar dan Jurnal Ruang. Pada 2016, ia terpilih sebagai penulis muda di Makassar International Writers Festival, dan tahun berikutnya, hadir di Ubud Writers and Readers Festival. Pada 2018, Ibe bergabung dalam program residensi penulis yang sangat dihormati, didukung oleh Komite Buku Nasional, di Belanda. Di tahun yang sama buku puisinya Bad Weather: A Poetry Book meraih prestasi sebagai finalis di ajang penghargaan Kusala Sastra Khatulistiwa yang sangat dihormati.

Virginia Helzainka is a Co-Founder of Unspoken - Bali Poetry Slam, an initiative that conducts workshops and poetry slams every 2-3 months throughout the year. This endeavor collaborates closely with Bali's local art, theater, and youth communities. In 2017, she authored the poetry collection Cocktail, Waves & Archer, published under Mahima Institute Indonesia. An active participant in the queer movement, Virginia is also associated with the Queer Language Club. Notably, she presented Speak The Unspoken - a Queer Poetry Reading during the ASEAN Sogie Caucus in 2021.

Virginia Helzainka adalah Co-Founder dari Unspoken - Bali Poetry Slam, sebuah inisiatif yang mengadakan lokakarya dan pembacaan puisi setiap 2-3 bulan sepanjang tahun. Upaya ini berkolaborasi erat dengan komunitas seni, teater, dan pemuda lokal Bali. Pada 2017, ia menulis kumpulan puisiCocktail, Waves & Arche, yang diterbitkan Mahima Institute Indonesia. Virginia juga tergabung dengan Queer Language Club, ia mempresentasikan Speak The Unspoken - a Queer Poetry Reading untuk ASEAN Sogie Caucus in 2021.

Rain Chudori, a nomadic author and curator, co-founded Peron House and runs Moment Studio. She is the curator of Comma Books, an imprint of Gramedia Publishing. Her notable books include Monsoon Tiger from 2015, Imaginary City from 2017, and Imaginary City: The Visual Novel from 2022. Chudori received Litri Grants from the National Book Committee and has appeared in renowned festivals and media channels like BBC, CNN, and Vice Media. She held the position of Art Omi’s NYC Scholarship Writer in Residence in 2019 and served as an Artist In Residence at Macushla Studio in 2022.

Rain Chudori, seorang penulis dan kurator nomadik, adalah salah seorang pendiri Peron House dan saat ini mengelola Moment Studio. Ia adalah kurator Comma Books, imprint dari Penerbit Gramedia. Buku-bukunya yang luar biasa termasuk Monsoon Tiger dari 2015, Imaginary City dari 2017, dan Imaginary City: The Visual Novel dari 2022. Chudori menerima Litri Grants dari Komite Buku Nasional dan telah diundang ke berbagai festival dan kanal media ternama seperti BBC, CNN dan Vice Media. Ia pernah menjadi Writer in Residence untuk NYC Scholarship Art Omi pada tahun 2019 dan seorang Artist in Residence di Macushla Studio pada tahun 2022.

Nuril Basri is an Indonesian author known for crafting tragicomedy through the mediums of autofiction and bildungsroman. His works delve into queer themes and shed light on often-overlooked experiences. He has been granted awards from the UNESCO City of Literature in Gothenburg, Sweden, and also from the Literarisches Colloquium Berlin in collaboration with the Robert Bosch Stiftung in Germany. Notable among his creations are Not A Virgin and Le rat d’égout. Nuril's roots trace back to West Java, where he was born and raised in a devoutly Islamic farming community.

Nuril Basri adalah seorang penulis Indonesia yang dikenal akan kemampuannya meramu tragikomedi melalui medium autofiksi dan bildungsroman. Karya-karyanya menyelami tema-tema queer dan menguak pengalaman-pengalaman yang kerapkali diabaikan. Ia telah menerima penghargaan dari UNESCO City of Gothensburg, Sweden, dan juga dari Literarisches Colloquium Berlin bekerja sama dengan Robert Bosch Stiftung di Jerman. Dikenal atas karya-karyanya Not A Virgin dan Le rat d’égout. Asal-muasal Nuril dapat dilacak ke Jawa Barat, tempat ia lahir dan dibesarkan di komunitas petani Muslim yang taat.

Bagus Ari Saputra is a Finnish-born Indonesian poet, writer, and advocate for literature. He has mesmerized audiences with his poetry in three distinct languages, captivating listeners in Indonesia, Finland, and England. His poetic talent shines through in the anthology Rasasastra from 2020. Additionally, Bagus is the visionary behind Ubud Book Club, a thriving literary community rooted in Bali.

Bagus Ari Saputra adalah seorang penyair, penulis, dan pegiat sastra Indonesia yang lahir di Finandia. Ia telah menyihir banyak penonton dengan puisi-puisinya dalam tiga bahasa yang sangat berbeda, memukau para pendengar di Indonesia, Finlandia, dan Inggris. Bakat puisinya bersinar dalam antologi Rasasastra 2020. Lebih jauh lagi, Bagus adalah visioner di balik Ubud Book Club, sebuah komunitas sastra yang berakar di Bali, yang kini berkembang pesat. 

Elghandiva Astrilia is an Indonesian artist, curator, and producer based in Jakarta. Her specialization spans performance, movement, sound, and graphic design. Elghandiva is the founder of Rasasastra, an art collective and curatorial platform dedicated to creative experimentation. Holding an MA from the Royal College of Art, she actively participates in various art projects and education endeavors.

Elghandiva Astrilia adalah seorang seniman, kurator dan produser yang tinggal di Jakarta. Keahliannya mencakup pertunjukan, pergerakan, suara dan desain grafis. Elghandiva adalah pendiri Rasasastra, sebuah kolektif seni dan wadah kuratorial yang membaktikan diri kepada eksperimentasi kreatif. Memiliki gelar MA dari Royal College of Art, dengan giat ia turut serta dalam berbagai proyek seni dan upaya pendidikan.