HARIJADI & THE BATAVIA MURAL
Long ignored, the massive mural by the late artist Harijadi Sumadidjaja at Fatahillah Museum, Jakarta, is now open to the public. Painted on 200 square meters of walls, the mural illustrates the details of daily life in Batavia. From a wedding party, slaves playing music, to a pickpocket in the market.
April 13, 2011
THE sword of Prince Jayakarta is gone! The sword of justice is missing…You stole it, didn’t you? Hey, admit it.” Three soldiers armed with long-barreled rifles played by members of Teater Koma suddenly run from behind the seated audience. Their shouts and the sound of their footsteps startle the audience, in the midst of enjoying an animated performance on the wide screen.
This is one of the surprises in store for audiences watching the
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