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Opening event for Art Exhibition “What’s in a Name?” Picturesque Calligraphy by Butet Kartaredjasa
4 February, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
On 4th February 2025 from 5.30 – 7.00 PM at our venue, room 407-8, 4th Floor, BACC, we will host the opening of the Art Exhibition “What’s in A Name?” Picturesque Calligraphy which will feature the works of the well-known Indonesian artist and activist, Butet Kartaredjasa.
The exhibition, held on 14-16 February on the 3rd Floor Curve Wall, BACC, displays more than 25 large artworks on canvas and on textile and 40 original drawings composed with a unique artistic and meditative technique consisting of repeated writing of the artist’s full name “Bambang Ekolojo Butet Kartaredjasa” as a “visual wirid” or a “litany prayer” that is given form, rather than sound. The repeated writing has led to figurative A3-sized drawings, which were then enlarged, painted and further elaborated on all kind of material including cloths, ceramic and steel (see further here).
The exhibition will be officially opened by H.E. Mr. Rachmat Budiman, the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Thailand. After, the artist will introduce his art and the meaning behind his work. A reception with the traditional cone-shaped nasi kuning tumpeng is essential in Javanese selamatan or celebratory communal rituals, will be held after a guided tour of the exhibition.
For more information, please email: info@seajunction.org or phone/wa: +66970024140
NB: The event is free, donations are welcome to support SEA Junction activities.
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SEA Junction
SEA Junction, established under the Thai non-profit organization Foundation for Southeast Asia Studies (ForSEA), aims to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its socio-cultural dimensions, from arts and lifestyles to economy and development. Conveniently located at Room 407-8 of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Center or BACC (across MBK, BTS National Stadium), SEA Junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. For more information, see www.seajunction.org, join the Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/1693058870976440/ and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @seajunction
