Art Jog 2018: The Awe-inspiring Art Exhibition at the Heart of Java

As the cultural heart of Java, Yogyakarta (or Jogjakarta) has always been famous for its art scene. Some of the most prominent names in the scene came from here. The former capital of Indonesia continues to be one of the important centers of art in Indonesia. For those who appreciate the beauty of art in its many forms, the 11th ART JOG Exhibition will take place from May 4th to June 4th, 2018 at the Jogja National Museum.

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The annual event continues to offer a different perspective to view the world through art. The event will be participated by artists, art collectors, and gallery executives from Indonesia and all over the world. Some of the names highlighting this year’s exhibition are: Adam de Boer (USA), Ezzam Rahman (Singapore), Hiromi Tango (Australia), Kexin Zhang (China), Marcel Schwittlick (Germany), Ronald Ventura (Philippines), Bakudapan Food Story Group & Fajar Riyanto (Yogyakarta/Indonesia), Fajar Abadi (Bandung/Indonesia), Agung Tato Suryanto (Surabaya/Indonesia), and many more.

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Through open call application, ART JOG provides an opportunity for emerging artists and the public, in general, to participate by sending their artworks that will be selected and curated by the curators. At the same time, it is also a way to scout upcoming talents from all form of arts since it accommodates various types of a medium, from painting, graphics, photograph, installation, multi-dimension, sculpture, mechanic-kinetic, performance art, and more.

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Over the years, one of ART JOG's most notable attractions is the transformation of the front yard of the venue. ARTJOG commissions an individual or a group of artists to makeover the front face of a building and/or the front yard, where the exhibition is held, according to the main theme "Enlightenment". This is the icon of ART JOG and had never failed to attract the attention of its visitors.

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As an art event, ART JOG has been dedicating itself for 10 years to build a local network and create a worldwide connection of visual arts communities. For visitors, it is the perfect opportunity to observe the finest artworks from all over the globe. A chance to see how art imitates life and how esthetic is defined in many different ways.

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More information available at: http://artjog.co.id/