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Danarto

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Danarto (born 1940 in Sragen, Central Java) is an Indonesian writer, artist and stage designer.

Life

From 1958-1961 he studied painting at the Indonesian Fine Arts Academy in Yogyakarta. During this period, he also edited the children's magazine, "Si Kuncung". Until 1964, he was a member of the art and drama group "Sanggarbambu" (Bamboo Monastery). He was the chief designer for the Indonesian cultural group that visited Osaka, Japan, for Expo '70. During 1978, he toured Europe and Asia with a theatrical troupe, led by the choreographer and director Sardono, acting and designing sets.[1] In 1988, he received the S.E.A. Write Award. In later years, he has worked as a theatrical director in Jakarta.

Writings in English

  • Abracadabra (short stories); translated by Harry Aveling. Jakarta : Metafor Pub., 2001. ISBN 979-301-902-6 (also an earlier edition by Heinemann Asia, 1978)

References

  1. ^ Introduction to "Abracadabra"

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