Art Jakarta 2025 draws 38,000 visitors with strong Southeast Asian focus amid global economic challenges
The 15th edition of Art Jakarta 2025 occurred from October 3 to 5 at JIEXPO Kemayoran, featuring 75 galleries from 16 Asian nations. Approximately half of the galleries were Indonesian, with ROH presenting over 20 artists under the theme “Warna Ibu.” Notable works included Budi Santoso’s sculpture, Kei Imazu’s tableau, and Stella Zhong’s oil paintings. The newcomer ara contemporary showcased 21 Southeast Asian artists, such as Arlette Quỳnh-Anh Trần and Agan Harahap. Ipeh Nur’s video installation was part of the SPOT section. International participants included Ota Fine Arts, Sullivan+Strumpf, and Esther Schipper. The event drew around 38,000 visitors, maintaining last year's attendance despite prevailing political and economic challenges, reinforcing its importance as a regional art platform.
Key facts
- Art Jakarta 2025 ran from October 3–5 at JIEXPO Kemayoran in Jakarta, Indonesia
- The 15th edition featured 75 galleries from 16 Asian countries
- Indonesian galleries comprised about half of the participants
- ROH presented over 20 artists under the theme “Warna Ibu”
- New gallery ara contemporary debuted with 21 Southeast Asian artists
- International participants included Esther Schipper, Ota Fine Arts, and Sullivan+Strumpf
- Korea Focus showcased emerging South Korean artists through a dozen galleries
- The fair reported approximately 38,000 visitors and steady sales
Entities
Artists
- Budi Santoso
- Kei Imazu
- Maria Taniguchi
- Stella Zhong
- Arlette Quỳnh-Anh Trần
- Irfan Hendrian
- Agan Harahap
- Ipeh Nur
- Anicka Yi
- Ugo Rondinone
- Yanyun Chen
- Tiffany Loy
- Wisnu Auri
- Ella Wijt
- Hilmi Johandi
- Ming Wong
- Mella Jaarsma
- Yunizar
- Dewa Putu Mokoh
- Edmondo Zanolini
- I Gusti Ayu Kadek Murniasih
- Oototol
- Jiyoung Kwon
- Jung Uk Yang
- Sukarno
- Marilyn Monroe
Institutions
- Art Jakarta
- ROH
- ara contemporary
- Ota Fine Arts
- Sullivan+Strumpf
- Tina Keng Gallery
- TKG+
- Esther Schipper
- Baik Art
- Gajah Gallery
- Korean Ministry of Culture, Sport, and Tourism
- Korea Arts Management Service
- PS Center
- Gallery Soso
- ArtAsiaPacific
- Art Basel
- Frieze
- CIA
Locations
- Jakarta
- Indonesia
- Jogjakarta
- Bandung
- Manila
- Philippines
- Singapore
- Tokyo
- Japan
- Shanghai
- China
- Sydney
- Australia
- Melbourne
- Taipei
- Taiwan
- Seoul
- South Korea
- Berlin
- Germany
- Paris
- France
- New York
- United States
- Switzerland
- Los Angeles
- Talawi
- Indian Ocean
- Southeast Asia
- Asia