MEDIATOPIA, KRISNA MURTI WORKS 1993-2010

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Galeri Canna 9th Anniversary Exhibition “A Moment in Abstract”

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R E P O R T A S T E

A solo exhibition by Bayu Yuliansyah
Writer Rifky Effendy
Officiated by dr. Oei Hong Djien

Opening: Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 7 PM
Closing: July 24, 2010
Venue: Semarang Contemporary Art Gallery
Address: Jl. Taman Srigunting no 5-6 Semarang 50174 Indonesia

Menggali Tulang

Menggali Tulang

I Made Arya Palguna
by Rifky Effendi

Memperhatikan karya-karya I Made Arya Palguna, ingatan kita langsung dibawa hubungan manusia yang paling intim; Ibu dan anak, ayah dan istri, lelaki dan perempuan, keluarga, maupun dengan elemen-elemen sekitarnya. Semuanya terkesan riang, hangat dan damai, tak ada ketegangan dari tiap lukisannya, tapi garapannya menyuguhkan beragam elemen rupa yang dipikirkan dengan baik-baik.

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Jakarta Contemporary Ceramic Biennale #1

Jakarta Contemporary Ceramic Biennale #1 held in North Art Space (NAS), Pasar Seni Ancol, is an attempt to map the practice of contemporary art, not only in Indonesia but also in South-east Asia countries and worldwide. In its first event—the initiation—there are prominent figures in art world, teaming up as a curator team that would do the selection namely Asmujo J. Irianto and Rifky Effendy.

Adding public appreciation towards the art of ceramic, there will be sessions of lecture about the development of art and the practice of ceramic and workshop of Japanese Raku technique; also the one open for public is shaping ceramic on potter’s wheel. It is a high hope that this contemporary ceramic biennale, organized by NAS, bring the development of both national’ and international’s ceramic practice.

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Post Branded Object

Post Branded ObjectA solo exhibition by Ketut Moniarta
Curated by Rifky Effendy

Start Time: Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 7 PM
End Time: Saturday, November 21, 2009
Place: Semarang Contemporary Art Gallery
Address: Jl. Taman Srigunting no 5-6 Semarang 50174 Indonesia
Email: galeri_semarang@yahoo.com

Pameran Fotografi Kontemporer URBANTOPIA

Pameran Fotografi Kontemporer
URBANTOPIA
Dikuratori oleh Rifky Effendy dan Julian Sihombing (Kompas)

Kehidupan budaya urban dengan imajinasi global menjadi salah satu arus utama dalam tiap kajian budaya saat ini. Walaupun tak semua pengamat budaya berpendapat bahwa globalisasi menciptakan wajah budaya yang seragam. Namun globalisasi menyisakan pertanyaan-pertanya an pada nilai-nilai lokal kehidupan sebuah bangsa. Interaksi budaya dalam suatu wilayah sudah pasti bersinggungan dengan nilai-nilai yang telah ada sebelumnya dalam suatu masyarakat, terutama di perkotaan atau lebih tepat dengan sebutan metropolitan.

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Club Obsolom

Yudi Yudoyoko, lulusan seni rupa ITB yang kini tinggal di Uruguay dan memiliki berbagai latar belakang sebagai pelukis, perancang instalasi, desainer, serta editor fashion, akan mengadakan pameran bertajuk “Club Obsolom”, dikuratori oleh Rifky Effendy. Host oleh Deli Makmur dan Samuell Mulia.

Start Time: Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 5PM
End Time: November 17, 2009
Place: Vivi Yip Art Room
Address: Lot 2-3 The Promenade Jl. Warung Buncit Raya 98, Jakarta

UNLIMITED PORTRAIT

Reach Art! ProjectUNLIMITED PORTRAIT
Curated by Rifky Effendy

Host: Edwin’s Gallery
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Plaza Indonesia Level 1 (E10-11)
New Retail Extension
Address: Jl. MH Thamrin Kav 28-30, Jakarta Pusat Jakarta, Indonesia
Phone: 622131937633
Email: edwingaleri@cbn.net.id

Dresscode: Casual Chic

(DE)FERMENTED SPACES a solo exhibition by Dodit Artawan

(DE)FERMENTED SPACES(DE)FERMENTED SPACES
a solo exhibition by Dodit Artawan

curated by Rifky Effendy

Start Time: Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 7 PM
End Time: Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 4.30 PM
Location: Galeri Semarang
Street: Jl Taman Srigunting no 5-6
City/Town: Semarang 50174 Indonesia
Phone: 62 24 3552099,
Email: galeri_semarang@yahoo.com

(De) Fermented Spaces
Lukisan–lukisan terbaru yang disajikan Dodit, secara terbuka menyediakan makna tentang perjalanan beras ketan hitam dan putih menuju pada fungsinya dalam konteks keseharian masyarakat Bali yang bukan dari sesuatu yang adiluhung tapi akrab di lingkungan yang lebih profan. Seri

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