Indonesia's Art Scene Regroups After Nationwide Protests
Following the recent anticorruption demonstrations, key figures in Indonesia's art scene gathered at Art Jakarta and a ruangrupa exhibition in Yogyakarta to discuss the impact of the protests.
The latest edition of Art Jakarta, held from October 3 to 5, took place just weeks after the nationwide protests, which also spread to other countries. The mood was one of relief that the upheaval had subsided before the fair.
“In this time of uncertainty and economy, gallerists did not set such high expectations this year,”
said Art Jakarta's director Tom Tandio. He also noted that the protests had a significant impact on the community, stating that
“The series of demonstrations definitely left a scar on us Jakartans, as we saw a number of civilians get hurt and even died during the process.”
Ara Contemporary's participation in Art Jakarta 2025 was also notable, highlighting the resilience of the Indonesian art market.
Author's summary: Indonesia's art scene recovers after protests.
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