Indonesia: Artistic Freedom Report
The key findings and analysis of artistic freedom in Indonesia from the Southeast Asian Arts Censorship Database Project, 2010 – 2022.
Indonesia
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Film Censorship in Indonesia?
Indonesia has one of the most prolific film industries in Southeast Asia, yet, local filmmakers have to contend with different kinds of pressure and actions that impact their creative free expression. The real losers are the public, whose choice of what film, local or international, they might watch is decided by those in power
Papuan Cinema in a Time of Oppression
While Papuan cinema takes its place on the world stage, it is still viewed with distrust in Indonesia. Adrian Jonathan Pasaribu traces how and why Papua’s people continue to be excluded from the national narrative.
A dangdut pioneer, two film stars, a pickpocket turned mime artist and a ketoprak performer
Theodora Agni remembers the artists and cultural workers Indonesia lost in 2022.
Censoring the Pandemic in Indonesia
Adrian Jonathan Pasaribu highlights the inequalities faced by the arts in Indonesia which were exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Menyensor Pandemi di Indonesia
Adrian Jonathan Pasaribu mombongkar masalah yang dihadapi oleh bidang seni pada masa pandemi.
Makassar Biennale: The Concept of Community Literacy and The Eternal Artistic Question
Wilda Yanti Salam shares an insider’s view of the Makassar Biennale’s ongoing attempt to undo the conventions of biennale-making in eastern Indonesia’s first biennale. This article is published as part of the inaugural AE x Goethe-Institut Critical Writing Micro-Residency 2021/2022.
Makassar Biennale: Gagasan Literasi Warga dan Pertanyaan Artistik Yang Abadi
Wilda Yanti Salam berbagi pandangan orang dalam tentang upaya berkelanjutan Makassar Biennale untuk membongkar konvensi penyelenggaraan biennale pada biennale pertama di Indonesia bagian timur. Artikel ini diterbitkan sebagai bagian dari program perdana AE x Goethe-Institut Critical Writing Micro-Residency 2021/2022.
5 Advertisements That Are So Southeast Asian
Some advertisements are works of art. These contain well-told stories, interesting characters, and meaningful insights, while making a marketing message go down that much more smoothly. Mira Sharon recommends 5 advertisements you can watch to learn more about what makes us Southeast Asians tick. To tell stories is a beautiful act, and advertisements are an …
Jatiwangi Art Factory: Cultural work that breaks the mould
Translation by Eka Wahyuni In one corner of West Java, Indonesia, in the Majalengka Regency, a group of volunteers work hand in hand to distribute Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), groceries, food, and medical equipment to people who have to work outside the home during the Covid-19 pandemic. These volunteers were the Relawan Jabar Baik (West …
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Weekly Southeast Asia Radar: Hallyu love and cementing disaster
ArtsEquator’s Southeast Asia Radar features articles and posts about arts and culture in Southeast Asia, drawn from local and regional websites and publications – aggregated content from outside sources – so we are exposed to a multitude of voices in the region. In the weekly Southeast Asia Radar, we publish a round-up of content that …
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Weekly Picks: Indonesia (22 – 28 April 2019)
Top Picks of Indonesia art events in Solo, Bandung, and Jakarta from 22-28 April 2019 One way to spread values in life is through the media of films. The film students of the Indonesian Art Institute in Surakarta are screening 3 of their final project films that were created with the intention to spread local …
Weekly Picks: Indonesia (15 – 21 April 2019)
Top Picks of Indonesia art events in Jakarta, Surabaya and Bali from 15-21 April 2019 If you’re a fan of Japanese films, the Japan Foundations is screening some selections from its collection of films starting this week. The first day of the Japan Foundation Movie Recommendations Today (MRT) will take place this Tuesday, 16 April …
Weekly Picks: Indonesia (8 – 14 April 2019)
Top Picks of Indonesia art events in Yogyakarta, Bali and Jakarta from 8-14 April 2019 This Monday and Tuesday, Teater Gandrik in Yogyakarta presents a satire of what the country might look like in the year 2049 if Indonesia were unsuccessful in eradicating corruption. Created by Agus Noor and Susilo Nugroho, directed by Djaduk Ferianto, …
Weekly Picks: Indonesia (1 – 7 April 2019)
Top Picks of Indonesia art events in Bali and Jakarta from 1-7 April 2019 Every year, on the 21st of April, Indonesia celebrates the life of one of her women’s emancipation figures, Kartini. In conjunction to Hari Kartini and in an effort to continue supporting the works of Indonesian women, Futuwonder gathered 8 female artists …
Weekly Picks: Indonesia (18 – 24 March 2019)
Top Picks of Indonesia art events in Bandung and Jakarta from 18-24 March 2019 In Bandung, catch the last couple days of the Bandung Contemporary Art Award (BaCAA) exhibition: Assemblage. Since it was created in 2010, BaCAA has been an award program created to stimulate the growth of contemporary art in Indonesia. Winners of the …
Weekly Picks: Indonesia (11 – 17 March 2019)
Top Picks of Indonesia art events in Jakarta and Bandung from 11-17 March 2019 The Jakarta Arts Council and Bekraf is back with its Teater Arsip program. Titled Di Balik Setiap Pintu (Behind Every Door), this year’s program focuses on Wayang Beber and sensory ethnography and uses this as a theme for curations and research …
Weekly Picks: Indonesia (4 – 10 March 2019)
Top Picks of Indonesia art events in Jakarta, Surabaya and Bali from 4-10 March 2019 In order to understand the contemporary art and society, we have to take our understanding beyond the principles of modernism. As a part of the Poros Bandung exhibition, Komunitas Salihara is holding a talk on modernism in paintings and print …
Weekly Picks: Indonesia (25 February – 3 March 2019)
Top Picks of Indonesia art events in Bali and Jakarta from 25 February – 3 March 2019 At Sudakara Art Space in Bali, Arya Trimini Putra is attempting to create 1000 paintings in 30 days and you can participate in this record-breaking attempt. This interactive event is part of the Art is Unlimited exhibition. Inspired …
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Weekly Picks: Indonesia (18 – 24 February 2019)
Top Picks of Indonesia art events in Bali, Bandung and Jakarta from 18-24 February 2019 To celebrate the TiTian Art Space’s 3rd Anniversary, the art space and organization presents EXPLORATION, a group exhibition that serves also as an initiative to encourage artists to break boundaries. EXPLORATION presents works by women, young artists, musicians, as well …
Weekly Picks: Indonesia (11-17 February 2019)
Top Picks of Indonesia art events in Jakarta, Bandung, and Bali from 11-17 February 2019 We start this week’s pick in the capital city of Jakarta. On Tuesday, if you’re looking for something to do on your night out, there will be a Multimedia concert by MAM.manufaktur für aktuelle musik with visuals from Warped Type …
Weekly Picks: Indonesia (4-10 February 2019)
Top Picks of Indonesia art events in Yogyakarta and Jakarta from 4-10 February 2019 Caglar Kimyoncu, together with Padepokan Seni Bagong Kussuadiarja (PSBK) presents an interactive multimedia art exhibition titled what makes you who you are. In his residency at PSBK, Caglar experimented with Augmented Reality (AR) technology to adapt art to a form that …
Weekly Picks: Indonesia (28 January – 3 February 2019)
Top Picks of Indonesia art events in Jakarta, Bandung and Surabaya from 28 January – 3 February 2019 Baron Basuning Studio, together with Galeri National Indonesia, invites you to NOOR, a solo exhibition of Baron Basuning’s works. NOOR refers to light, that also represents God in the Islam tradition. For this exhibition, Baron Basuning drew …
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Weekly Picks: Indonesia (14 – 20 January 2019)
Top Picks of Indonesia art events in Jakarta and Yogyakarta from 14 – 20 January 2019 Komunitas Salihara invites you to join its discussion on Indonesian literature this Wednesday titled “Realisme dan Autobiografi: Kelemahan Sastra Kita?” (“Realism and Autobiography: Weakness in our Literary Output?”). These 2 styles of writing have become the favorite choices for …
Weekly Picks: Indonesia (3 – 13 January 2019)
Top Picks of Indonesia art events in Bali, Solo, and Jakarta from 3-19 January 2019 if you’re in Indonesia, here are some of our art picks to help you start your year of arts. In Ubud, the Komaneka Fine Art Gallery is holding a solo exhibition of the works of Made Arya Palaguna. Arya Palaguna …
Weekly Picks: Indonesia (17 – 23 December 2018)
Top Picks of Indonesia art events in Bali and Solofrom 17-23 December 2018 The year is coming to a close but there are still a few exciting art events that might brighten your holiday season. In Bali, come to ART.BALI in Nusa Dua for its second exhibition at this brand new artspace. Celebration of the …
Weekly Picks: Indonesia (10 – 16 December 2018)
Top Picks of Indonesia art events in Bali, Yogyakarta, and Jakarta from 10 – 16 December 2018 Art and Architecture seem to be interlinked quite naturally. More artists produce works of architecture and more architects produce works of art. This Wednesday, Workshop Bali is holding a design talk on Art & Arhchitecture with Tony Raka …
Weekly Picks: Indonesia (3 – 9 December 2018)
Top Picks of Indonesia art events in Jakarta and various cities in Indonesia from 3-9 December 2018 This week, you can catch many films under the 16 Film Festival at various cities in Indonesia. 16 Film Festival is a film festival that is created in line with UN Women’s 16 days of activism and campaign …
Weekly Picks: Indonesia (26 November – 2 December 2018)
Top Picks of Indonesia art events in Yogyakarta and Solo from 26 November – 2 December 2018 We have two film festivals happening this week in Indonesia. The annual Japanese Film Festival (JFF) started last week in Makassar and this week the films are going to be screened in Yogyakarta before the festival continues to …
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Weekly Picks: Indonesia (19 – 25 November 2018)
Top Picks of Indonesia art events in Bali, Solo and Jakarta from 19 – 25 November 2018 We start our picks this week from Sanur, Bali. Rumah Sanur Creative Hub is holding the exhibition Anxious Visual, a solo exhibition by Zulkarnain Putra Ramadhan. As a former inmate, Zulkarnain uses various sketches, photographs and installations to …