Last weekend Agung and I managed to squeeze in a last museum visit before pretty much everything shuts down again, due to the high number of COVID-19 cases in Jakarta. It was quite out of the blue—and I’m sure Agung suggested it on a complete whim—but I’m nothing if not an executor. We got the spot just in time to visit Museum di Tengah Kebun in Kemang.
This is actually someone’s private dwelling which was turned into a private museum in 2009—the owner, however, lived here still until he died in 2019. Even before the pandemic, you’d have to make an appointment to come visit the museum. It is filled with the owner’s incredible private collection of historical artefacts, cultural paraphernalia and memorable works of art. The collection ranges from the BCE years and early CE years—I think the newest item comes from the 20th century, no later, except for an unexpected piece by Andy Warhol.
There were several exhibits from all over the world—Asia, Afrika, Europe, Latin America; you name it. My favourite piece is an old gamelan table they turned into a lounge chair—brilliant inspiration! Agung was hooked on the Andy Warhol, no contender. For obvious reasons, we weren’t allowed to take photos inside, only outside and in the courtyard—so you’ll have to visit to see the exhibits.
Herheine dress // thrifted top // hand-me-down purse // photos by Me + Agung + Mas Jodi
The weather on this day, though, was absolutely unpredictable. When we arrived, it looked somewhat cloudy, but it became sunnier towards the middle of the tour—which was hosted by the wonderful and insightful Mas Prajodi (thank you!). Pretty much all of us took some great photos in the garden, with the sun shining rather cheerfully on us. Without warning, though, just as we were wrapping up the tour, rain started to pour down on us.
While everyone else rushed to get out the door before the rain got worse, we decided to snap some quick shots outside. So yes, if you were wondering, these photos were taken with drops of rain falling down on my head—although it soon became a crazy thunderstorm, which cornered us to seek shelter on the porch.
Although the photos turn out amazing, this one little act of taking photos in the rain gave me an instant fever that same night—which was reckless, considering the presentation I was supposed to give the next day. Don’t worry, I recovered quickly and managed the presentation. The house was very beautiful, though, that we pretended we bought it on Instagram—which a lot of people believed (lol). Gosh, I wish!
Last weekend Agung and I managed to squeeze in a last museum visit before pretty much everything shuts down again, due to the high number of COVID-19 cases in Jakarta. It was quite out of the blue—and I’m sure Agung suggested it on a complete whim—but I’m nothing if not an executor. We got the spot just in time to visit Museum di Tengah Kebun in Kemang.
This is actually someone’s private dwelling which was turned into a private museum in 2009—the owner, however, lived here still until he died in 2019. Even before the pandemic, you’d have to make an appointment to come visit the museum. It is filled with the owner’s incredible private collection of historical artefacts, cultural paraphernalia and memorable works of art. The collection ranges from the BCE years and early CE years—I think the newest item comes from the 20th century, no later, except for an unexpected piece by Andy Warhol.
There were several exhibits from all over the world—Asia, Afrika, Europe, Latin America; you name it. My favourite piece is an old gamelan table they turned into a lounge chair—brilliant inspiration! Agung was hooked on the Andy Warhol, no contender. For obvious reasons, we weren’t allowed to take photos inside, only outside and in the courtyard—so you’ll have to visit to see the exhibits.
Herheine dress // thrifted top // hand-me-down purse // photos by Me + Agung + Mas Jodi
The weather on this day, though, was absolutely unpredictable. When we arrived, it looked somewhat cloudy, but it became sunnier towards the middle of the tour—which was hosted by the wonderful and insightful Mas Prajodi (thank you!). Pretty much all of us took some great photos in the garden, with the sun shining rather cheerfully on us. Without warning, though, just as we were wrapping up the tour, rain started to pour down on us.
While everyone else rushed to get out the door before the rain got worse, we decided to snap some quick shots outside. So yes, if you were wondering, these photos were taken with drops of rain falling down on my head—although it soon became a crazy thunderstorm, which cornered us to seek shelter on the porch.
Although the photos turn out amazing, this one little act of taking photos in the rain gave me an instant fever that same night—which was reckless, considering the presentation I was supposed to give the next day. Don’t worry, I recovered quickly and managed the presentation. The house was very beautiful, though, that we pretended we bought it on Instagram—which a lot of people believed (lol). Gosh, I wish!