12 – 29 June 2025
Art1: New Museum
Jl. Rajawali Selatan Raya No.3
Jakarta 10720
A solo exhibition by Sudjana Kerton
Curated by Dr. Sadiah Boonstra
Curated by Dr. Sadiah Boonstra, the exhibition traces Kerton’s wide-ranging artistic journey: from his early revolutionary sketches during Indonesia’s fight for independence, to the vibrant, imaginative paintings of his later years. Kerton’s practice straddled art and activism, documentation and reflection. His works capture historical moments, the daily lives of ordinary people, and the shifting identities of a postcolonial nation.
This exhibition not only reintroduces Kerton as a painter and visual historian, but also questions why his contributions have long remained under-recognised in the narrative of Indonesian modern art. By reexamining his legacy, The Hidden Treasures of Sudjana Kerton invites us to reflect on how history is remembered, and the role artists play in shaping cultural memory.
Photos from the exhibition “The Hidden Treasures of Sudjana Kerton” (2025) at Art:1 New Museum. © ArtMoments
