Art World Indonesia – Culture of Peace
Ecstatic Dance with Sophie Sôfrēē, Mana Mei & Layla El Khadri
One of the highlights of Indonesia’s art scene is its ecstatic dance culture. Rooted in ancient traditions and infused with modern influences, ecstatic dance in Indonesia is a powerful form of expression and community connection. These dances, often performed in stunning natural settings, invite participants to lose themselves in the rhythm and movement, creating a transformative experience that transcends the ordinary.
Welcome to City Art Indonesia, your gateway to the rich and diverse arts culture of this vibrant nation. Indonesia’s artistic heritage is a tapestry woven with traditional crafts, contemporary art, and dynamic performance arts. From intricate batik patterns to cutting-edge installations, Indonesian art is a testament to the country’s creativity and cultural depth.
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Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia
The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, previously known as the “Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunication” in the period 1983-1988, with the minister at that time was Achmad Tahir.
Furthermore, in the course of governance of the Republic of Indonesia, the name of this ministry was changed to:
- Department of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Depparsenibud) (1998–1999)
- State Ministry of Tourism and Arts (Kemengparsen) (1999–2001)
- State Ministry of Culture and Tourism (Kemenegbudpar) (2001–2005)
- Department of Culture and Tourism (Depbudpar) (2005–2009
- Ministry of Culture and Tourism (Kemenbudpar) (2009–2011)
- Ministry of Tourism (Kemenpar) (2014–2019)
- Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf) (2011–2014) and (now).
In the 2014-2019 period, President Joko Widodo separated the tasks of the Creative Economy from the Ministry of Tourism, and formed the Creative Economy Agency (Bekraf).
Bekraf is an agency that is one level below the ministry, and functions to strengthen the creative economy sector, including protection for the creative works of Indonesian artists. Then starting in 2019, President Joko Widodo again merged Bekraf with the Ministry of Tourism.
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West Sumatra, Indonesia.
Photo: Ihsan Adityawarman
World’s oldest artwork discovered in Indonesian cave
The painting was dated using a new technique and suggests Europe was not where cave art first emerged.
Jul 4, 2024 – The oldest example of figurative cave art has been discovered in the Indonesian Island of Sulawesi by Australian and Indonesian scientists.
The painting of a wild pig and three human-like figures is at least 51,200 years old, more than 5,000 years older than the previous oldest cave art.
The discovery pushes back the time that modern humans first showed the capacity for creative thought.