Talk
Primate Visions: Macaque Macabre – A Conversation: Envisioning Indigenous Practice In Contemporary Perspective
We invite artist Natasha Tontey to introduce her latest project, Primate Visions: Macaque Macabre, which incorporates research into the indigenous culture in Minahasa and amateur primatology as part of the artistic process.
16.11.2024
About the Speaker
Denni H.R. Pinontoan is the Director of PUKKAT – Pusat Kajian Kebudayaan Indonesia Timur (Center of East Indonesia Cultural Studies). He finished his studies in the Faculty of Theology, UKIT – Indonesia Christian University of Tomohon with a dissertation on identity in multicultural societies.
With an experience and background in journalism, Denni is interested in identity and pluralism issues, in particular how these relate to politics, cultural, and religions. In 2023, he published “The Art of ‘Wolay’”, a book that explores the tradition of the indigenous communities in Po’opo in Southern Minahasa.
He was a lecturer in the Faculty of Theology, UKIT and currently teaches at the IAKN – Christian Institute of Manado.
About the Speaker
Ady Kristanto serves as the Animal Welfare Manager in Animalium, a research facility under BRIN – The National Research and Innovation Bureau, which focuses on education and conservation for wildlife.
With an academic background in Biology from Universitas Nasional, Ady has had more than 10 years of experience in conservation, including at the Flora & Fauna International as well as Jagat Satwa Nusantara.
He is a wildlife photographer and actively involved in the Jakarta Birdwatching Society.
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