Contemporary Clowns
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Jogja Art Fair #2 claims to be the first contemporary art fair in Indonesia. The boundaries between biennale and art fair are becoming unclear. This particular art fair is like a one-stop shopping experience. From conventional artwork in the form of paintings, graphics and sculptures, to drawing, fiber arts, photography, installations, and new media art, all the needs of artwork collectors are available in this showcase.
arsip tempo : 173223891681.
A STRING of white text on a bright-red background manages to get the attention of bystanders. It is written in an old typewriter font that gives a sense of duration. The ‘aged’ impression is further accentuated by spots of ink on a number of letters, which look like typewriter stains that had not been cleaned in a while.
There are two interesting things about the text. First, the text reads: “We know where we will take the Indonesian art m
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