Art Jog 2018: Curated Fair in Yogyakarta Showcases Indonesian Artists with Optimistic Future Visions
The second weekend of Art Jog is currently taking place at the Jogja National Museum in Yogyakarta, featuring 54 artists until June 4. Originally launched 11 years ago during the Yogyakarta Arts Festival, it highlights both well-known and up-and-coming Indonesian artists. This year's theme, 'Enlightenment: Toward Various Futures,' focuses on hopeful perspectives. Mulyana's 2018 installation, 'Sea Remembers,' showcases vibrant crochet sea creatures, while Hiromi Tango's 'Healing Garden' invites attendees to craft tissue paper flowers. Among the prominent artists are Heri Dono, Entang Wiharso, Mella Jaarsma, Ronald Ventura, and Hiromi Tango. Additionally, the event includes satellite activities as part of 'Jogja Art Weeks' and has transformed from a platform for unrepresented artists into an independent fair featuring live performances and a Young Artist Award.
Key facts
- Art Jog runs through June 4 at Jogja National Museum in Yogyakarta
- The fair features 54 artists with many having dedicated exhibition spaces
- This year's theme is 'Enlightenment: Toward Various Futures'
- The event originated 11 years ago as part of the Yogyakarta Arts Festival
- Mulyana created 'Sea Remembers' (2018), a crochet underwater installation
- Hiromi Tango's 'Healing Garden' (2018) is an interactive tissue paper work
- The venue was previously the Indonesian Fine Arts Academy, Indonesia's first art college
- Satellite events occur under the 'Jogja Art Weeks' umbrella
Entities
Artists
- Heri Dono
- Entang Wiharso
- Mella Jaarsma
- Ronald Ventura
- Hiromi Tango
- Mulyana
Institutions
- Jogja National Museum
- Yogyakarta Arts Festival
- Indonesian Fine Arts Academy
- Art Jog
- Jogja Art Weeks
Locations
- Yogyakarta
- Indonesia
- Java