Nabila Ayu Aviani on Gen Z Nightlife, Third-Culture Identity, and Painting Belonging
In an interview with Singulart Magazine released on October 10, 2026, Nabila Ayu Aviani, an Indonesian artist residing in The Hague, Netherlands, elaborates on her painting techniques. Her artistic focus revolves around the nightlife culture of Gen Z, delving into themes of identity and belonging. The piece titled 'What We Do In Life Echoes In Eternity' encapsulates the essence of late-night youth experiences. Aviani captures moments with friends at Paardcafe, utilizing these photographs to create digital collages that inform her paintings. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Art (KABK) in Fine Arts, her emotionally resonant graduation project led her to explore collage work. Her background as an Indonesian in the UAE and now in the Netherlands influences her portrayal of connection through loved ones. Other notable works include 'Girls Just Want To Have Fun,' 'The Appearance Of Butterflies During Allegro,' and 'Oh To Be An Iconic Girl.'
Key facts
- Nabila Ayu Aviani is an Indonesian artist based in The Hague, Netherlands
- The Singulart Magazine interview was published on October 10, 2026
- Her practice explores Gen Z nightlife, identity, belonging, and late-night psychological atmosphere
- She studied Fine Arts at the Royal Academy of Art (KABK)
- Her graduation project was titled 'This is a list of my confessions I couldn't say…'
- She photographs friends at Paardcafe in The Hague and digitally collages the images as painting references
- 'What We Do In Life Echoes In Eternity' is cited as the work best representing her practice
- 'Girls Just Want To Have Fun' portrays feminine sexuality through the female gaze
- She grew up in the United Arab Emirates and now lives in the Netherlands
- She is currently composing a painting about romantic love depicting herself and her husband
Entities
Artists
- Nabila Ayu Aviani
Institutions
- Singulart
- Singulart Magazine
- Royal Academy of Art (KABK)
- Paardcafe
Locations
- The Hague
- Netherlands
- Indonesia
- United Arab Emirates