Enjoy Your Weekend by Visiting the Top 5 Art Galleries in Kemang
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As the capital of Indonesia, Jakarta offers many fun activities to explore, especially on the weekend. Most Jakartans spend their weekend strolling around the mall. There’s nothing wrong about that as long as you fancy doing it. However, if you’re looking for something different—and artsier—to do on the weekend, let us give you a recommendation: how about visiting art galleries?
Believe it or not, behind those tall buildings, Jakarta actually has quite many art galleries. Many of them are located in Kemang. And since the Kemang area is quite popular, you should have no problem finding the art gallery even if you live at the Senopati Apartment. Without further ado, let’s take a look at this must-visit art gallery Kemang!
2Madison
If you’re an artist yourself, you must know how difficult it is to find a place that is willing to showcase your arts, especially if you’re still relatively new in the industry. But thanks to 2Madison, today young Indonesian artist has a place to collaborate and introduce their works through the Online Designer Gallery. Besides an art gallery, 2Madison is also a hangout place to chill as they have a café with a dining table and a bar. It’s located at Gedung Promenade 20, Jl. Bangka Raya No. 20, Unit B, South Jakarta.
Dia.Lo.Gue
More than just an art gallery Kemang, Dia.Lo.Gue aims to foster conversation or dialogue between artists and designers—just as the name suggests. Not only can you enjoy various artworks in Dia.Lo.Gue, you can also buy a variety of merchandises by some of the Indonesian talented artists. These merchandises include artworks, home accessories, collectible stationaries, and toys. To facilitate these dialogues, Dia.Lo.Gue also has a café at their gallery. Just come to Jl. Kemang Selatan No. 99A if you’re interested!
Hadiprana Art Centre
If you’re into arts, the name Sryhady, Jeihan, and Suparto must be familiar to you. They are some of the top Indonesian artists. These people were once young painting artists whose artworks were established under Hadiprana’s portfolio in 1961. Fast forward to 1997, Hadiprana Art Centre moved to Jl. Kemang Raya No. 30, Mitra Hadiprana Boutique Mall. Here you will find very selective, high-quality paintings, handicrafts, and even artifacts.
BIASA ArtSpace
In English, the word “biasa” means ordinary. But this art gallery Kemang is far from ordinary. If anything, this place is very unique. It was Susanna Perini who built BIASA ArtSpace. She wanted to establish a platform for artistic and intellectual people to showcase their artworks. Located on the second floor of the BIASA building, this place also has a boutique under one roof. From your Senopati Apartment, you can ride an online ojek or taxi to go to Jl. Kemang Raya 20.
Edwin’s Gallery
Founder in July 1984, Edwin’s Gallery is considered as one of the oldest private art galleries in Indonesia. The gallery used to be located in a small space, which also functions as a photography studio. But today, Edwin’s Gallery stands on an area of 200 square meters. It’s located next to BIASA ArtSpace, which is at Jl. Kemang Raya No. 21. Edwin’s Gallery has hosted more than 150 exhibitions from more than 200 local and international artists.
They all look fun, don’t they? These art galleries will give you a good dosage of art on your weekend. Plus, the location is not that far from Senopati Apartment and Kemang Apartment, which is very accessible. So, clear out your schedule on the weekend and make sure to stroll around art galleries in Kemang!
