Eka Kurniawan
(Tasikmalaya, Indonesia, 1975). He studied philosophy at the Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta. He works as a journalist, a graphic designer and makes comic books. He wrote Cantik itu Luka (That beauty is hurt, 2002), Lelaki Harimau (Tigerman, 2004), Gelak Sedih dan Cerita-cerita Lainnya (Sad laughter and other stories, 2005) and Cinta Tak Ada Mari dan Cerita-cerita Lainnya (Love has no cure and other stories) (2005). He is currently preparing his first story in pictures in collaboration with two other designers.
Past events
Colonial history of the East and West
Frank Martinus Arion (Curaçao) presents his new novel and meets the young Indonesian writer Eka Kurniawan. On writing and colonial history. Chaired by Chris Keulemans. English spoken.
