What is Indo Nesos?

The ancient Greeks referred to the archipelago as “Indo Nesos.” Some have suggested this as the roots of what is now “Indonesia.” As a tribute to this heritage, I am bringing this name back to life through my work. “Indo Nesos” is the fusion of the East and the West, the space somewhere in between…that I have always found myself in…as an American and Indonesian, part Muslim and part Jewish, caught between Gen Z and Millennials. You can follow along on Instagram and through my Newsletter.

 
“Now, almost nine decades after the 1938 World Cup, the national team is beginning to mirror our past more clearly. Whether or not this current crop has intentionally chosen to don the mantle of history, they have brought it to the forefront. I
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Explored, M Bloc, the “Buschwick of Jakarta,” which is currently under renovation and slated to fully reopen this fall | shot on @campsnapcamera #film #mbloc #jakarta #blokm
High School in Jakarta by @nikizefanya 🎧 | #indomusikgram #indomusicgram #indonesia #music #musik
The ancient Greeks referred to the archipelago as “Indo Nesos.” Some have suggested this as the roots of what is now “Indonesia.” As a tribute to that etymology and the region, this page captures the Indonesian experience from
Evening jaunt | Lombok
Once dubbed “Parijs van Sumatera” | Bukkittingi