ART & CULTURe

“One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words.” - Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Posts tagged radensaleh

‘Hello World’: Finding a New Approach to Art Collections

The exhibition’s meticulously curated chapter “Making Paradise” is a treasure trove for everyone interested in Indonesia and Indonesian art, showcasing the works of more than 30 artists. At the same time, it raises interesting questions about perceptions, stereotypes and the art canon in general.

artKatrin FiggeAugust 23, 2018art, exhibition, indonesianart, walterspies, radensaleh, helloworld

Preserving the Works of a Javanese Maestro

It has been more than a year since the Raden Saleh exhibition saw throngs of visitors lining up in front of Jakarta’s National Gallery of Indonesia in what has arguably been one of the most successful art shows here ever, but the Javanese maestro continues to captivate the Indonesian art world.

Katrin FiggeAugust 23, 2015art, indonesia, radensaleh, restoration, painting