Jakarta Government Holds Jakarta Biennale 'Esok' to Support Creative Economy

Jakarta Government supports activities that encourage the growth and development of creative economy ecosystem in Jakarta by building collaborations with strategic partners in various activities, one of which is through organizing Jakarta Biennale event.

Jakarta Biennale raised a theme of 'ESOK' ('TOMORROW'), about history which is build together through power of art and how the art can speak further about future of humanity

This event is a momentum to show the world that Jakarta continues to advance, as well as collaborating with various parties to advance. This is in line with Governor Regulation No. 84/2021 on Creative Economy Development and Governor's Instruction No. 53/2021 on Support for International Creative Economy Year 2021.

Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy (Parekraf) Agency Head, Andhika Permata mentioned that Jakarta Biennale 2021 could be an alternative tourist attraction for Jakartans, although it took place in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic.

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"Jakarta Biennale raised a theme of 'ESOK' ('TOMORROW'), about history which is build together through power of art and how the art can speak further about future of humanity. 'ESOK' is envisioned as challenge for artists to realize their respective visions. This challenge is related to thousands of problems in today's life: human rights, climate crisis, diversity, women's empowerment, gender equality, cultural discourse, digital disruption, and pandemic situation," he explained at Jakarta Parekraf Agency Office, SOuth Jakarta, as quoted from Jakarta PPID Press Release.

He emphasized that Jakarta Biennale which was held during COVID-19 pandemic was implemented in strict health protocols. In addition, program books and other publication materials will be launched digitally with QR Code for visitors to download. All guards and visitors are required to implement health protocols.

Jakarta Biennale's Artistic Director, Dolorosa Sinaga said, Jakarta Biennale is a movement platform to invite many parties and communities in the creative economy ecosystem to respond and be actively involved in Jakarta Biennale 'ESOK' event which will be held from November 21, 2021 to January 21, 2022.

Various art works will be exhibited in public spaces, such as National Museum and National Awakening Museum. Then, art installations will be installed at various points in the capital, namely Menteng Park, Cikini, Thamrin-Sudirman, and MRT stations. Jakarta Biennale 2021 is participated by more than 40 artists from 20 countries.

It proves that Jakarta Biennale has attracted attention of world artists, namely:

- Astari Rasjid (Indonesia)

- Yori Antar (Indonesia)

- Che Onejoon (South Korea)

- Maharani Mancanegara (Indonesia)

- Rajut Kejut (Indonesia)

- Phaptawan Suwannakudt (Thailand) collaborates with Seratan Studio (Indonesia)

- Rizki Lazuardi (Indonesia)

- Nadiah Bamadhaj (Malaysia)

- Erika Tan (Singapore) collaborates with - - - Yola Yulfianti & Dans City (Indonesia)

- Koken Ergun (Turkey) collaborates with Alit Wedhantara (Indonesia)

- Rempah Embassy (Indonesia) collaborates with Suwe Ora Jamu (Indonesia)

- Vincent Rumahloine (Indonesia)

- Anna Dau?íková (Slovakia-Czech)

- Tamarra (Indonesia)

- Xuân H? (Vietnam)

- Anusapati (Indonesia)

- Celia Irina González Álvarez & Yunior Aguiar Perdomo (Cuba) collaborates with Concrete Contoure Lab (Indonesia)

- Praneet Soi (India)

- Miljohn Ruperto (Philippines)

- Alfiah Rahdini (Indonesia)

- D??ng M?nh Hùng (Vietnam)

- Ary “Jimged” Sendy (Indonesia)

- Rania Ho (US-China)

- Tan Pin Pin (Singapore)

- Špela Petri? (Slovene-Netherlands)

- Futuwonder (Indonesia)

- Bani Haykal (Singapore)

- Jeuno Je Kim & Ewa Einhorn (South Korea & Poland)

- Jumana Manna (US)

- Maha Maamoun (US) collaborates with KUNCI Study Forum & Collective (Indonesia)

- Rajendra Gour (Singapore)

- Khairani Barokka (Indonesia-England)

- Song Ta (China)

- Ines Doujak (Austria) collaborates with  Komunitas Batik Majalengka

- Cecil Mariani & Prakerti (Indonesia)

- Lara Thoms (Australia)