JAKARTA Biennale 2017 and Biennale Jogja 2017 launched about the same time in November, each with its own unique approach. Themed Age of Hope, the Biennale Jogja chose to feature young visual artists in collaboration with artists from Brazil.

Meanwhile, the Jakarta Biennale themed Jiwa or roughly translated as 'soul'- featured a more diverse group of artists. The Jakarta Biennale 2017 also offers performances that last for hours- something of a no