UNITY IS OUR GLOBAL ISSUE TODAY.
BY IMMERSING AUDIENCES IN THE CULTURE OF AUSTRONESIAN SEAFARING TRIBES, WE CAN REVISIT OUR ROOTS, REDISCOVER MODERN SOCIETY, RECONNECT WITH NATURE AND REMEMBER WHAT IT MEANS TO BE HUMAN.
JAN STANLAV
A PROJECT
CONNECTING OUR PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE
Percakapan Perahu (“Tales of the Boat”) is an immersive multi-sensory art installation by Indonesian artist, Jan Stanlav. Set against the backdrop of Bali’s sandy beaches, Percakapan Perahu invites audiences to revisit their roots, renew their connection to the Earth, and reflect on our past, present and future as a global community.
Through captivating visuals, evocative sounds, and interactive experiences, the two-week long exhibition offers a profound exploration of unity in the context of Austronesian culture. Visitors are transported into a world where the past and present converge, where the rhythms of the sea and the whispers of ancient tales & songs echo through its immersive spaces.
As visitors explore Percakapan Perahu, they are called to find old and new connections to a collective culture, community, and the natural world. Interactive activities, such as the Unity Net, provide a medium for visitors to share their own thoughts, beliefs and dreams, weaving together a textural tapestry of a common hope for a more unified society.
Percakapan Perahu is a testament to the power of art to transcend our differences and honor our shared humanity. It is a reminder that we are all connected by the threads of our past and the waves of possibility for our future.
THE VISIONARY
JAN STANLAV
ARTIST + ANTHROPOLOGIST
@STANISLAUSYANGNI
6.9175° S, 107.6191° E
Born in Indonesia in 1982, Jan Stanlav (a.k.a. Stanislaus Yangni) draws from her background in psychology and journalism to create multidimensional works on identity, sexuality, gender, cosmopolitanism and nomadism.
Her published works -- ‘Third Toilet' (2022), 'Shemale, Speech, Night Life' (2020), '3 Venuses and Art We Fail to Finish' (2019), 'From Chaos to Chaosmos: Fine Art Aesthetics' (2012) -- are written explorations of gender binarism, transsexuality, depression, self-empowerment, and human aesthetics. Jan's work has been celebrated for its melancholic, graphic and analytic prose, weaving together theory and poetry in a unique personal style.
Jan resides in Bandung, Indonesia.
WATCH + LISTEN
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UPCOMING ACTIVATIONS
NEW YORK, NY
CONCORDIA GLOBAL SUMMIT 2025
40.7128° N, 74.0060° W
The Concordia Annual Summit convenes the world’s most prominent business, government, and nonprofit leaders to foster dialogue and enable effective partnerships for positive social impact. This global affairs forum takes place in New York City and examines the world’s most pressing challenges to identify avenues for collaboration.
With 15 years of experience bringing together heads of state, leaders of the private and NGO sectors, and new and diversified perspectives to explore tangible solutions to local and global challenges, the 2025 Concordia Annual Summit will maintain its position as the largest and most inclusive nonpartisan forum alongside the UN General Assembly.
Past Activations
BALI, INDONESIA
W HOTEL • SEMINYAK - BALI
8.4095° S, 115.1889° E
Bali, Indonesia, holds a captivating allure rooted in its history as a hub for Austronesian seafaring tribes.
The island's landscape, adorned with ancient temples like Uluwatu, echoes with the artistry and spirituality of these tribes.
Their legacy lives on in Bali's vibrant culture, where traditional music, dance, and art continue to flourish.
The Balinese people embody the spirit of exploration and adventure, welcoming visitors with warmth and hospitality, making Bali a living testament to the rich heritage of the Austronesian seafaring tribes.
70 MILLION
MORE THAN
INDIGENOUS PEOPLE CALL INDONESIA 'HOME'.
Work with us to preserve, conserve and celebrate their rich culture, history and sustainability practices.
Together we will create a more unified global community with thriving ecosystems for all people and the planet.
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