In this issue

What is “art”? Is it limited to the arrangements of forms, sounds, and shapes into things like paintings and music? Or can we also count the labours of crafts that put as much emphasis on function as they do on form? How about creative expressions that are commercial in nature – those that are meant to aspire and not only inspire? On this occasion, rather than wax philosophical, I’m inviting you, our dear readers, to see the stories of a wide range of figures who occupy diverse slots in the realm of creativity. In a way, this is a themeless edition of Prestige Indonesia; the personalities we’ve chosen to feature come from various, seemingly unrelated backgrounds. Still, there’s a common thread in that they elevate the lives of so many people in incredibly imaginative ways... Representing the more accepted definition of artist we have painter Evi Pangestu, who describes herself as being a “rebellious” person and specializes in the rather abstract field of conceptual art. For craftsmanship that is both technical and artistic, we have an interview with Augustin de Buffévent, creative director of Fauré Le Page– a unique French luxury brand that once produced luxurious firearms for nobility and now produces luxurious bags and leatherworks, and has recently arrived in Indonesia. Then we have another creative director, Felix Tjahyadi, known for his window displays for Hermès boutiques – works that are at once commercial and imaginative. Finally, for the performance arts we have rising actress Shenina Cinnamon – a fiercely vocal rising star who is now making waves in the film industry. On their own, each story might be inspiring – and they’re certainly enjoyable. Considered as a series, there is a larger story about how every form of artistic expression has merits that anyone can appreciate, depths that anyone willing can delve into, and values that, perhaps, we all can learn from.

Prestige Indonesia Magazine Description:

Prestige Indonesia is the monthly luxury and lifestyle magazine that covers the life and times of the rich and famous in Indonesia and the rest of the world. As the ultimate lifestyle magazine of choice for Indonesia's elite affluent decision makers, Prestige is packed with full of useful and relevant materials that enriches, informs and entertains its readers. The magazine is an insider to the high life in Indonesia; featuring personalities who are either the peers or much to the envy and emulation of our readers. They enjoy a rich feast of intelligent reading and spectacular photography on subjects as varied as local society, business titans, international news and entertainment, fashion, travel, high-end gadgets and diversion. With high quality content and sophisticated presentation, Prestige brings a unique and modern international air to the category of lifestyle magazines in Indonesia. Besides Indonesia, Prestige also has editions in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Thailand. It is published 13 times a year, including the annual issue: Prestige LIFESTYLE and has a print run of 25,000 copies.