Soul of Bali – Weaving Life’s Threads with Threads of Life
To empower women is to empower society—this is what William Ingram had in mind when he co-founded Threads of Life 28 years ago. William and his wife Jean, along with their friend Made Pung, initially offered a tour service to the Indonesian islands of Bali, Timor, Flores, Sumba, and the surrounding areas. One of the […]
Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai: Pavilions
Expo 2025 Osaka involves 158 countries and 7 international organizations, who come to enliven this five-yearly event. In addition to Indonesia, other countries display their identity in their respective Pavilions. Within an area of 155 hectares on the artificial island of Yumeshima-naka in Osaka Bay, Expo 2025 Osaka is projected to accommodate an estimated 28 […]
Getting to Know Circular Economy
A term that has been circulating more and more frequently lately—especially if you’ve followed Pable’s journey—is circular economy, especially in discussions about the sustainable economy. What exactly is circular economy? Circular economy is a model of production and consumption that involves extending the lifespan of products as long as possible (recycling, reusing, repairing, and repurposing) […]
Pable in Ideafest Surabaya 2025
Ideafest is Indonesia’s largest creative festival, initially held in Jakarta and then branching to Surabaya. Held over three days at Grand City Mall & Convex Surabaya from 1st – 3rd August 2025, Ideafest hosts a variety of events, including talk shows and MSME markets. While emphasizing the creative aspect, Ideafest covers a wide range of […]
Japan for A While, Chapter 1 : Shin-Manyozome – A Legacy for Future Generations
The difference between a quest, an adventure, and a journey lies in the definition; a quest is to complete a task, an adventure is to follow where the heart desires, while a journey is to search for meaning along the way. A month has gone by, and Pable will recall our most exciting journeys back […]
Explore Indonesian Materials with Pable x Artsubs 2025
When being given words like “Indonesian materials” or “contemporary arts”, a uniform image would come to mind: most people would focus on paintings. Artsubs 2025 is here to remind you to explore the vast and diverse materials in the Indonesian contemporary art scene. Bringing the theme of Material Ways (Jalan Ragam Materi), Artsubs 2025 exhibition […]
Appreciating Ceramic Art through the Eyes of Matahati
In a corner of Batu City, East Java, Pable discovered a hidden gem that provides a place of recreation amidst the hustle and bustle of the city: Matahati Ceramic Studio. In the chilly air of Batu City, Pable was warmly welcomed by Matahati and chatted with the owners, Pak Muchlis Arif, and his wife, Ibu […]
Soul of Bali – Bali Life Foundation
Bali Life Foundation is a Bali-based non-governmental organization (NGO). Bali Life Foundation was built out of the story of empathy, compassion, and humanity. In 2005, Indonesian-Australian couple Siska and Brad Little met a 9-year-old boy living on the streets of Kuta, Bali. Their shared desire to improve the lives of this boy and other street […]
To Create Living with Kyoto Research Institute
Pable’s adventure in Japan stumbled upon a rare treasure when we were met with Kyoto Research Institute. Pable’s representative, Aryenda Atma, met with one of the research associates of Kyoto Research Institute, Misa Murata. Misa Murata offered to meet at one of the oldest Wagashi store in Kyoto. Wagashi (和菓子) refers to traditional Japanese crafted […]
Bringing Pable to the World Stage in Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai
World Expo, officially known as International Registered Exhibitions, is an international gathering that aims to provide a platform for collaborations, connections, and innovations between nations. It is regulated under The Bureau International des Expositions (BIE). The themes follow a range of solutions to urgent challenges of our time. Since its first conception in 1881, World […]