Tag: Filippo Sciascia

ART JAKARTA 2019 – evolving into one of the regions most significant art fairs

by Richard Horstman

                  Garyu no Matsu  – Japanese artist Takehiko Sugawara Under wraps, the 11th edition of Art Jakarta, Indonesia’s most significant art fair open from 30 August – 1 September 2019 at JCC (Jakarta Convention Center). And by reports from gallerists, exhibiting artists, attendees and the Fair organization itself, outcomes have exceeded expectations. Following on from the demise … Continue reading ART JAKARTA 2019 – evolving into one of the regions most significant art fairs

Art Bali: a stepping-stone to a sustainable art ecosystem

by Richard Horstman

Minister of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia, Sri Mulyani, Head of BeKraf, Triawan Munif and Heri Pemad during the opening of Art Bali 9 October 2018 Under wraps Art Bali, a world- class presentation of contemporary art by 39 Balinese, Indonesian and foreign artists in Nusa Dua, closed 9 November. The most anticipated art … Continue reading Art Bali: a stepping-stone to a sustainable art ecosystem

Infusing iconography from two worlds ‘Italian-Indonesian Artist’ Filippo Sciascia

by Richard Horstman

                             Expat Boat, 2013 – Filippo Sciascia Italian contemporary artist Filippo Sciascia’s relationship with Asia and Indonesia began back in 1998, however, says the artist, he has only truly “come of age as an Italian-Indonesian artist” in 2013 when he successfully fused iconography from the two worlds into a single creation of art. “I realize … Continue reading Infusing iconography from two worlds ‘Italian-Indonesian Artist’ Filippo Sciascia

2016 Bali art scene 2016: reviewing the final six months

by Richard Horstman

Budi Agung Kuswara with patient from Rumah Berdaya, a community based psycho-social rehabilitation center utilizing art as a tool for creative solutions. The concluding six months of events on the 2016 Bali art calendar were exceptionally busy; the following are some of the highlights of the closing half of the year: In late May contemporary … Continue reading 2016 Bali art scene 2016: reviewing the final six months

Ritiro: An International Artist’s Retreat

by Richard Horstman

                                                 Jumaldi Alfi Presenting an alternative platform for contemporary art in Bali, Kayu (wood in Bahasa Indonesia) is a series of exhibitions held at Rumah Topeng Dan Wayang Setiadarma (House of Masks & Puppets), in Mas Ubud. While contributing to the positive development of contemporary art in Bali since 2014 Kayu has become a distinctive, … Continue reading Ritiro: An International Artist’s Retreat