Rustamadji exhibition in Ancol

Rustamadji exhibition in Ancol

JAKARTA: The art of the late, great artist Rustamadji will be
displayed at the Rustamadji Dalam Kenangan (Rustamadji in Memory)
exhibition at the Galeri Pasar Seni (arts market) at Ancol
Dreamland from March 14 to April 7.

"The exhibition is a collaboration between PT Pembangungan
Jaya Ancol, developer of the amusement center, and the Rustamadji
Foundation. The exhibition will commemorate a year after the
painter's death and the 27th anniversary of Pasar Seni," said PT
Pembangunan Jaya Ancol spokesman Mukhrijul Adli as quoted by
Beritajakarta.com over the weekend.

The show, which will officially be opened by former minister
of education Fuad Hassan, will display Rustamadji's 72 paintings,
sculptures and books. Among his works are Rawa Jombor (1980),
Merapi (1984), Bunga Bangkai (1994) and Pohon Pisang (1996).

A poetry reading by Chairul Umam, of Rustamadji's poems, will
also take place during the event. Finally, a discussion of his
works featuring keynote speaker and former minister of education
Daoed Joesoef will be staged on Thursday March 14 at 7:30 p.m. --
JP