Art & Exhibitions

Jakarta's contemporary art scene punches well above its international reputation. Art Jakarta, held each October at JIExpo Kemayoran, is one of Southeast Asia's most significant fairs, and the commercial gallery circuit around Kebayoran, Menteng and Kota Tua runs a steady programme of solo and group shows year-round. Listed here are current and upcoming exhibitions, art fairs, photography shows and museum programmes, including runs at Gajah Gallery, ROH, Museum MACAN and Galeri Nasional Indonesia. Trade expos and design fairs also appear in this section. Gallery exhibitions typically run for several weeks and are usually free to enter, making them among the easiest cultural outings in the city to fit around a working week.