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Conserving the Historical Value of a Masterpiece

Each artist has his or her masterpiece, according to his or her own version or to the critics and observers. What are the indicators used to conclude that certain work of arts is a masterpiece? When a masterpiece has its historical value, how conservation contributes to its preservation? Highlight: There is no doubt that Sindudarsono Sudjojono...

Women amidst Beauty and Social Reality

Renowned as an artist who articulates women social issues through her sculpture, Dolorosa Sinaga’s sixth solo exhibition, Menarilah! Dance Your Life at Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki, is running from 14 to 30 June 2013. The exhibition presents dancing gestures as metaphors that usually envelop women’s realities.  Highlight: Initially, Dolo – as Dolorosa Sinaga is...

Do Not Let Their “Relentless Struggle” Go in Vain: Behind the Theft at Museum Widayat

“... the works of art that have been registered at the museum, whether they are my own works or works by other artists cannot be bought and sold, nor can they be subject to a change-of-hands, by my children and offspring, or by anybody else. What belongs to the museum should stay the property...

Tiga Pelukis Muda Raih Basoeki Abdullah Art Award

Citra Basoeki Abdullah di pandangan generasi muda masih sebatas pelukis wanita cantik dan pemandangan indah. Ikut menyemarakkan rangkaian Gerakan Nasional Cinta Museum 2013, Museum Basoeki Abdullah menggelar kompetisi lukis Basoeki Abdullah Art Award (BAAA) 2013. Sebanyak 108 pelukis berusia 15 – 25 tahun ikut serta dalam kompetisi ini. Namun, hanya 10 karya yang masuk nominasi...

Delving into Jakarta Contemporary Ceramics Biennale: From Mapping to Exploration

Held for the second time, Jakarta Contemporary Ceramics Biennale (JCCB #2) sets to affirm ceramics as an important media to be observed in contemporary art. What distinguishes JCCB #2 with its theme of Crafting Identity from JCCB #1 two years ago?  Highlight: Whereas JCCB #1 attempted to map out the latest development from artists who use...