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What began as a pandemic-era initiative in 2022 has grown into a fixture in Indonesia’s art calendar, drawing crowds looking to contemplate the city’s dynamics through an artistic lens.
This year, the fair featured 25 galleries and a range of public programs, though visitors were drawn to the aptly named Sculpture Garden.
Approximately 29 artists showcased their works in different materials, forms and themes, spread across the venue’s green open-air space, a striking contrast to the surrounding cityscape of glass and metal.
Many artworks responded to or showcased some criticism of contemporary Indonesian society, packaged in bold, social media-ready presentations.
Subtle or overt, much of the curation symbolized and reflected the socio-economic realities of the CBD’s denizens.
These icons also served other purposes, transformed into both subject and object, foreground and background.
Many pieces found appreciation from behind a screen, reflecting an interconnected world and the viewer’s role in spreading ideas.
At the same time, they initiated discussions about art in public spaces: Should it remain confined behind velvet ropes, within galleries and museums?
Ultimately, these interactions, whether as social media content or late-night debates, remain crucial in conveying the artists’ ideas and notions.
