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Riar Rizaldi Leads Museum MACAN 2026 Exhibition Season

JAKARTA - Museum MACAN starts the year with a powerful vision for 2026. This cultural hub in West Jakarta brings together modern and contemporary art through diverse creative practices. The museum aims to bridge the gap between historical narratives and future possibilities. Riar Rizaldi: Technology and Forgotten Histories The museum launches its season with Period Piece by artist and filmmaker Riar…

Pandu Wijanarko April 20, 2026art, Atlantis II, Berlinale, BFI London, Centre Pompidou, cinematic, Dawn Ng, exhibition, fine art, I Nyoman Masriadi, Kenyalang Circus, Locarno, Marcos Kueh, Menelan Cakrawala, MoMa, Museum MACAN, painting, Periode Piece, Raden Saleh, Riar Rizaldi, Robert Rauschenberg, Swallow the Horizaon, Thảo Nguyên Phan, Viennale

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The Colorful Harmony of Batik Peranakan

Discover the history and beauty of Batik Peranakan at the Metamorfosa exhibition. Learn how this Javanese-Chinese cultural fusion shapes Indonesia's identity.

Pandu Wijanarko April 17, 2026art, Batik Peranakan, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, culture, indonesia, Ni Luh Puspa, Rosiana Silalahi

Indonesian artist Sinta Tantra joins the prestigious Sovereign Asian Art Prize 2026 finalists, showcasing her vibrant "Red Series" to a global audience in Hong Kong.

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Sinta Tantra Named Sovereign Asian Art Prize 2026 Finalist

Indonesian artist Sinta Tantra joins the prestigious Sovereign Asian Art Prize 2026 finalists, showcasing her vibrant Red Series to a global audience in Hong Kong.

Pandu Wijanarko April 16, 2026art, competition, exhibition, fine art, From The Red Series: In My Memory for Life, Government Art Collection, Hong Kong, ISA Art Gallery, Karachi Biennale, Liverpool Biennial, Museum MACAN, Royal Academy Schools, Sinta Tantra, Slade School of Fine Art, Sovereign Asian Art Prize, West Kowloon Cultural District

Bakti Budaya Djarum Foundation introduces Rubik, a massive seven-floor cultural center in West Jakarta designed to empower young Indonesian performers and the creative industry.

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Rubik: Jakarta’s New Creative Hub to Open in July 2027

Bakti Budaya Djarum Foundation introduces Rubik, a massive seven-floor cultural center in West Jakarta designed to empower young Indonesian performers and the creative industry.

Pandu Wijanarko April 14, 2026art, art hub, Bakti Budaya Djarum Foundation, Galeri Indonesia Kaya, gallery, indonesia, Jakarta, Renita Adrian, Rubik, Rumah Budaya Indonesia Kaya

Explore the 2026 Sovereign Asian Art Prize finalists. Discover top contemporary artists from Indonesia and Asia competing for the $30,000 Grand Prize in Hong Kong.

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Art Highlights: 2026 Sovereign Asian Art Prize Finalists

HONG KONG - The Sovereign Asian Art Prize recently announced its 30 finalists for 2026. This prestigious competition celebrates the very best of contemporary art across Asia. This year marks the 22nd edition of the event, and the list includes several talented artists from Indonesia. A large group of 145 artists submitted over 250 unique artworks for consideration. Independent professionals and…

Pandu Wijanarko April 13, 2026Arpita Akhanda, art, Citra Sasmita, David Elliott, Filippo Sciascia, Hong Kong, In My Memory for Life, Manray Hsu, Özge Ersoy, Phillips Asia, Poetry of the Fountain, Sovereign Asian Art Prize

Discover Museum MACAN’s CORAL project in Kalibaru, where designers and fishermen turn waste into art to fight the climate crisis and improve local sanitation.

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Museum MACAN CORAL: Art Meets Climate in Kalibaru

Museum MACAN partners with global foundations and local collectives to launch CORAL: Coastal Vernacular Lab, a living laboratory in North Jakarta that transforms mussel shell waste into sustainable art and community design solutions.

Pandu Wijanarko April 12, 2026Adil Alba, art, ARTLAB Ruang Rupa, Cangkring, Coastal Vernacular Lab, CORAL, culture, environment issue, Grundfos Indonesia, indonesia, Kalibaru, Kampung Kolektif, Museum MACAN, Nin Djani, Olafur Eliasson, Playo

Twelve female artists explore the intersection of art, science, and technology at the 4th Indonesian Women Artist exhibition in the National Gallery of Indonesia.

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Indonesian Women Artists: On The Map Exhibition at Galnas

JAKARTA - Galeri Nasional Indonesia / Galnas (The National Gallery of Indonesia) hosts a prestigious event once again. The institution officially opened the 4th Indonesian Women Artists (IWA #4)exhibition on the night of April 9, 2026. This exhibition welcomes visitors until June 30, 2026. Twelve female artists from various generations showcase their masterpieces. They explore a profound theme: On the Map…

Pandu Wijanarko April 12, 2026art, Bagus Purwoadi, Bibiana Lee, Carla Bianpoen, Cemara Enam Foundation, Cinta Bumi Artisan, Citra Sasmita, Dyantini Adeline, Endang Lestari, exhibition, Galeri Nasional Indonesia, Galnas, Hildawati Soemantri, Inda C. Noerhadi, indonesia, Indonesian Women Artists, Ines Katamso, Irene Agrivina, Jakarta, KaNa Fuddy Prakoso, Lucia Hartini, Marida Nasution, Ni Nyoman Sani, Nona Yoanishara, Rani Jambak, Sri Astari Rasjid, Tara Kasenda, Umi Dachlan, Ve Dhanito, Veronica Tan, Vidhyasuri Utami