Exhibition speaks for RI arts history

Exhibition speaks for RI arts history

JAKARTA (JP): Directorate General of Culture is holding a
historical Indonesian fine arts exhibition at the Ministry of
Education and Culture's art gallery, on Jl. Merdeka Timur 14,
Central Jakarta, beginning yesterday.

The one-month historical event held to commemorate the 11th
birthday of Ministry of Education and Culture's art gallery
features 350 masterpieces. The selections come from the art
gallery itself, the National Museum and the Directorate for the
Arts, Ministry of Education and Culture.

"This is the first genuine effort to compile some of the best
works in Indonesian art history," Edi Sedyawati, Director General
of Cultural Affairs, said.

"It gives a clear view of how Indonesian art blossomed and the
amazing eccentricities it has left behind."

Works of the late Raden Saleh, Hendra Gunawan, Basuki Abdullah
and Popo Iskandar are exhibited. The collection comprises of
paintings, drawings, sculptures, textiles, graphics,
calligraphies and ceramics.

"Those exhibited range from those of the times of Mooi Indie
to some recently done. They portray landscapes, social concerns,
abstracts, free absurdities and calligraphic skill." (02)