Art Jakarta concluded its 15th edition, which took place over three days from 3–5 October 2025 at
JIEXPO Kemayoran, Jakarta.
The Fair demonstrated consistent visitorship, attracting approximately 38,000 guests—a robust figure
comparable to the 2024 edition. This substantial attendance demonstrates the art scene’s resilience,
even amidst periods of local political uncertainty and economic downturn. Art Jakarta 2025
convened 75 galleries from Southeast Asia and beyond, showcasing works by artists from 16
countries.
Whilst the global art market remains subdued this year, including across Asia, Art Jakarta’s reported
sales remained notably positive, with an influx of new collectors revitalising the sector. Art Jakarta
thus maintains its position as a leading art fair with a strong focus on Southeast Asia, providing
crucial platforms for artists, art professionals, and other stakeholders within the art community.
Eddie Hara’s works at the Julius Baer VIP Lounge constituted one of the highlights, featuring the
critical yet humorous “CALL 911. DESTROY BAD ART”, alongside an interactive programme that
attracted approximately 600 VIP guests over three days. This rare solo exhibition served as a
platform for direct interaction between the Southeast Asian art community and Eddie Hara, a
long-term resident of Switzerland.
Treasury, another highlight of the Fair, captured public attention through the presentation of Azizi Al
Majid and Nuri Fatimah’s work entitled “Reserve of Care”, a meditation on legacy for future
generations that resonated particularly amongst families in the audience.
Bibit’s booth, presenting Agus Suwage’s work entitled “Self Portrait and the Theater Stage”,
generated considerable interest through its interactive programme “Portrait of Possibilities”. Visitors
were invited to take inspiration from Agus Suwage’s 60 portraits to create a future projection of
themselves, with the results being exhibited alongside the artist’s work.
BCA presented “Petualangan Si Jabrik di Dunia myBCA” in collaboration with the artist Muklay. With
benefits including a 10% discount on entry tickets, cashbacks, and various installment plans for
purchases made at the Fair, BCA underlined its position as a dependable banking institution that
genuinely values and rewards its customers.
This year, Korea Focus and MTN for Arts and Culture at the AJX section of the Fair also proved
exceptional. Presented by the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sport, and Tourism and the Korea Arts
Management Service, Korea Focus featured 12 young galleries introducing the next generation of
promising artists, facilitating direct exchange between the vibrant art ecosystems of both Korea and
Indonesia.
MTN for Arts and Culture, under the theme “Rising Current”, showcased six Indonesian artists with
outstanding track records to the regional art audience at the Fair—Dzikra Afifah, Iwan Yusuf, Mariam
Sofrina, Natasha Tontey, Syaiful Garibaldi, and Uji Handoko. Presented by the Ministry of Culture of
the Republic of Indonesia, MTN for Arts and Culture connects these artists directly with wider art
stakeholders, including those from South Korea and Hong Kong.
Art Jakarta Papers, with its striking red booth at the Fair, provided another highlight that captivated
the audience. Presented as a preview of the forthcoming paper-based art fair, it showcased some of
the most exciting names in the art scene known for their dedicated explorations in this specific
medium. Visitors were intrigued, amongst other presentations, by the meticulous print works of the
printmaking collective Krack!, Printmaking Institute, EDISII, Irfan Hendrian, and The Leonardi.
