The Joker Seeks an Offering

The National Gallery presents Entang Wiharso's solo exhibition. Including an installation, it differs markedly from his paintings.

May 28, 2001

Awooden 'devotion' cabin sits at the terrace of the National Gallery. Jasmine and rose petals cover its floors, a chair sits inside. Everybody is welcome to enter, but men must wear Javanese style surjan (jacket) and blangkon (headdress) and women must wear a kemben (breast-covering cloth). As soon as someone is seated, an attendant closes the cabin door. Alone in this room amidst the strong smell of incense, the visitor stares at a large, 2-meter

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