Entries by Agan Harahap

Monday, August 22. 2011

Where is my city’s garden?

Jakarta is a cool and comfortable city that filled with shady trees. There is no air pollution in Jakarta..
Here's some sample from various location in Jakarta.

JL. Let Jen Soeprapto

JL. Howitzer, Kodam

JL. Rawasari, Cempaka Putih

JL. Perintis Kemerdekaan, Pulo Gadung

JL. Biliton, Menteng

JL. Mutiara, Pulo Mas

JL. Zambrud Raya, Sumur Batu

Unfortunately it was just in my dream.. The reality is totally different..

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Sunday, July 31. 2011

Jakarta - Under The Stage Light

Unwittingly, music is one of important thing that can make Jakarta people can relax for a moment from the daily routine.
Under the stage lights, we can laugh and sing together. For a moment to forget the hard life.

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Thursday, June 30. 2011

United In Love

I live in a big family that consists of various ethnicities, religions and races.
These photographs show where all the differences can be united in love

me and my family at my fathers funeral
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Tuesday, May 31. 2011

Built up? – Jakarta

Lately Jakarta government is promoting various programs to preserve the old buildings from the colonial era. But, this program seems forced too much.

When I visited the district of 'old town' (Kota Tua), it seems only a few buildings are preserved. But the most of the building was abandoned.

The Jakarta government appears to be more enthusiastic to build new buildings and shopping malls that automatically make older buildings even more immersed in the splendor of fictitious city of Jakarta. Continue reading "Built up? – Jakarta" »

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Wednesday, April 20. 2011

Reflection In The Trash Cart

It is said that, we can recognize the life of a society by looking at waste disposal

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Wednesday, March 16. 2011

Taman Lawang - Jakarta

Taman Lawang is a famous district of transvestites prostitutes in Jakarta.
This area is known by a fairly high crime rates. Lots of robberies and violent acts that occurred there.

This is a picture from some of the transvestites in Taman Lawang. I took these photos about 2 years ago and these photographs have been exhibited at Goethe Haus Jakarta with the theme ' Mendamba Tubuh (Desiring the Body)'. Exhibition that featuring images from photographer's perception of the female body and its reflection of social relations in society.