ARTSNational Perth -From the East Indies to Indonesia
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This lecture looks at the legacies of colonialism and fine art in Indonesia, 1830 to the present day. The post-war change of name from ‘East Indies’ to ‘Indonesia’ reflects changes in fine art practice. The period covered is one during which local artists began to look away from the West (particularly Holland) towards the native artisanal and ritual practices that represent notions of national identity.The evolution of fine art in Indonesia is considered from ancient motifs through to the Modernism in the mid-20th century. The lecture concludes with political commentaries leading to the pro-democracy revolution of 1998 and subsequent contemporary art. Lecturer, art historian, art market analyst curator/ writer, Viv Lawes combines a hands-on career in the art business with research and teaching in Higher Education at several London-based universities.
Viv has curated numerous exhibitions of Southeast Asian contemporary art in London and Singapore.
Location
State Library of WA
25 Francis Street, Northbridge WA 6003
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ARTSNational Perth -From the East Indies to Indonesia
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