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        "id": 1802636,
        "msgid": "approaching-500-years-jakarta-reinterpreted-through-abstract-art-1781427042",
        "date": "2026-06-14 14:38:00",
        "title": "Approaching 500 Years, Jakarta Reinterpreted Through Abstract Art",
        "author": "Gana Buana",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "A solo exhibition by artist Sasya Tranggono offers a new perspective on Jakarta as the city prepares for its 500th anniversary in 2027. The exhibition features 12 abstract works inspired by the capital's iconic buildings, landscapes, and historical layers. Organisers hope the event will ignite greater public appreciation for art, history, and cultural preservation in Indonesia.",
        "content": "<p>Artist Sasya Tranggono is presenting a fresh perspective on Jakarta\nthrough a solo exhibition titled \u2018Menuju Jakarta 500 Tahun di Mata Sasya\nTranggono\u2019 at Laflo Menteng, Central Jakarta. The exhibition is part of\na series of events leading up to the 500th anniversary of Jakarta in\n2027. Sasya is showcasing 12 abstract works inspired by the city\u2019s\nlandscapes, iconic buildings, and historical traces. This theme marks a\nnew chapter in her creative journey, having previously been known for\nworks featuring wayang, flowers, and butterflies. \u201cI have never drawn\nbuildings before. Usually, I draw wayang, flowers, butterflies. Now it\nis buildings and landscapes. I hope everyone can see there is something\nnew,\u201d Sasya said in Menteng, Central Jakarta, on Saturday. The idea for\nthe exhibition originated from the momentum of Jakarta approaching five\ncenturies of age. Sasya said the impetus to take up this theme came\nafter discussions with architect and sociologist Alwi Sjaaf, Owner of PT\nImago Mulia Persada\/Laflo, regarding Jakarta\u2019s history and its\nconnection to Batavia. Sasya\u2019s experience of living for eight years in\nthe Netherlands also enriched her viewpoint in interpreting Jakarta as a\ncity shaped by long historical layers. \u201cI lived eight years in the\nNetherlands. When I went to Kota Tua, I saw it as the centre of Batavia.\nThat is where I found the source of inspiration,\u201d she said. Despite\ntaking up the theme of buildings and city landscapes, Sasya maintains\nthe visual character that has become her hallmark, particularly her play\nof lines, geometric compositions, and abstract approach. Her educational\nbackground in engineering also influences the way she constructs visual\nstructures in her works. All the works in this exhibition were completed\nin about two and a half months. According to Sasya, the biggest\nchallenge was not painting technique, but rather the time constraints\nand her desire to present the best work for Jakarta\u2019s historic moment.\n\u201cThe biggest challenge was time. Because I have to present my best,\u201d she\nsaid. One of the most meaningful works for Sasya is \u2018Generasi Bintang\u2019.\nThe piece was created as a reflection on the importance of preparing the\nnext generation to possess moral values, love for the nation, and\nrespect for parents. \u201cI dedicate it to God and to the children. We must\ngive birth to a new generation that fears God, loves the nation, and\nrespects parents. That is the legacy we must leave behind,\u201d she said. In\naddition to showcasing art, the exhibition also carries a message about\nJakarta\u2019s historical preservation. Alwi Sjaaf believes the Indonesian\npublic still needs to pay more attention to its historical and cultural\nheritage. According to him, a global city is not only built through\nmodern infrastructure but must also be supported by a strong cultural\necosystem, from museums and performance spaces to vibrant artistic\nactivities within society. \u201cWe do not appreciate history enough. Yet\neverything that exists today is part of our civilisation\u2019s history. A\nglobal city must represent its culture,\u201d Alwi said. He cited the low\npublic appreciation for museums and historical sites, despite relatively\naffordable entrance fees. He therefore hopes that exhibitions like the\none held by Sasya can spark public interest in art, history, and\nculture. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of works will be used\nfor social and educational activities for children in various regions of\nIndonesia.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/approaching-500-years-jakarta-reinterpreted-through-abstract-art-1781427042",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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