Country: Indonesia
Joko Pinurbo, fondly known as Jokpin, shaped his own style and color in the world of Indonesian poetry. Jokpin’s poems are a blend of narration, humor, and irony. He has received various awards for his work, including the Jakarta Arts Council’s Book of Poetry Award (2001), Tempo’s Choice Literary Figure (2001; 2012), the Language Agency Literature Award (2002; 2014), Kusala Sastra Khatulistiwa (2005; 2015), and the Southeast Asian Writers Award (2014).
Joko Pinurbo atau Jokpin menorehkan gaya dan warna tersendiri dalam dunia puisi Indonesia. Puisi-puisi Jokpin merupakan perpaduan narasi, humor, dan ironi. Atas pencapaiannya, ia mendapatkan berbagai penghargaan, Buku Puisi Dewan Kesenian Jakarta (2001), Tokoh Sastra Pilihan Tempo (2001; 2012), Penghargaan Sastra Badan Bahasa (2002; 2014), Kusala Sastra Khatulistiwa (2005; 2015), dan Penghargaan Penulis Asia Tenggara (2014).
Our poets commemorate 100 years of Chairil Anwar. One of Indonesia’s most celebrated young poets, in his short career, Chairil Anwar created a profound body of work that became the …
To mark the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Chairil Anwar, the poet who laid the foundation for freedom of expression through poetry, today’s generation of poets will return to …
Laksmi Pamuntjak, Preeta Samarasan, Afra Atiq, Ravi Shankar, and Joko Pinurbo present an afternoon of seductive readings, and musings on love, lust, and relationships while savouring Vincent Nigita’s dreamy macarons, …
According to a 2021 World Bank report, over 7.8 million tons of plastic are produced in Indonesia annually, making it the second-largest plastic waste producer after China. Approximately 83 percent …
Get ready to immerse yourself in a literary celebration like no other as the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF) returns for its momentous 20th anniversary festival from 18-22 October …
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