Limited documentation of his work is available as most was lost following the second world war but numerous buildings remain testament to his achievements. The documentary film about his life and work would greatly contribute to preserving Indonesian cultural heritage and to highlighting the role of this Dutch architect, who identified so closely with Indonesia, in establishing a post colonial Indonesian architectual identity.
There has been increasing interest in the work of Herman Thomas Karsten as shown by recent publications in TEMPO magazine (18 March, 27 March, 18 Juni, 24 Juni 2007) and several articles in local newspapers (most recent, Jakarta Post 25 May 2008 and KOMPAS 25 May 2008).
The documentary project was initiated by the well-known Indonesiandocumentary maker, Tonny Trimarsanto, in association with Agung PriyoWibowo, an arts networker and heritage lover. Several international authorities on the work and life of Herman Thomas Karsten.
Jooris Karsten will support this project and act as advisors. These includeDr Joost Coté (Senior Lecturer In History, Asia-Pacific DeakinUniversity, Australia) and Mr Hugh O'Neill (Adjunct professor, Cultural Heritage Centre, Melbourne University, Australia) who are currently writing a book about Herman.Thomas. Karsten. In addition, leading Indonesian architects, including Han Awal, will be involved in this project.
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