Art Galleries in Jakarta for Art Lovers

Art Galleries in Jakarta for Art Lovers –  As one of the big cities filled with young people’s creativity, Jakarta has various art galleries in every corner. From West Jakarta to Central and South Jakarta, you can definitely find the perfect place to find ideas and inspiration.

Art Galleries in Jakarta for Art Lovers

weaverhallmuseum – In addition to being a source of inspiration, art galleries can also be a romantic destination for a date with your partner. Who doesn’t want to invite their lover to enjoy an aesthetic atmosphere that is instagrammable and certainly impressive?

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Want to know which art galleries in Jakarta are worth visiting with friends, family, or partners? Come on, explore further! As a young generation in the capital, of course you don’t want to miss this interesting information!

Art Galleries in Central Jakarta

1. National Gallery of Indonesia
As one of the oldest and most famous modern and contemporary art galleries and museums in Indonesia, the National Gallery of Indonesia, or familiarly called Galnas, must be familiar to art lovers—even those who are not art lovers know it. Established in 1900, this gallery was originally the first women’s dormitory during the Dutch East Indies and officially became the National Gallery in 1998.

This gallery often holds national and international exhibitions involving talented artists from all over the country. For those of you who live outside Jakarta and cannot visit in person, don’t worry! This art gallery now provides a virtual tour feature so you can explore Galnas from home.

Location: Jl. Medan Merdeka Tim. No. 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta
Entrance fee: Free

2. ROH Project
One of the art galleries that is very popular with young people in Central Jakarta is ROH Project. Located in Menteng, this gallery aims to develop the art ecosystem in Indonesia so that local artists can grow and be known to the wider community.

Initially, ROH Project had a nomadic concept, but since 2022, this gallery has remained domiciled in Menteng. Currently, they are holding an exhibition titled “Unearth”, which will run until January 14, 2024, as well as the “Taipei Biennial 2023” exhibition until March 2024. If you are interested in visiting, make sure you make a reservation through the official website or Instagram ROH Project.

Location: Jl. Surabaya No. 66, Menteng, Central Jakarta
Entrance Fee: Free

3. CAN’s Gallery
Observing and enjoying a painting is one of the best ways to relax and train our ability to interpret artwork. By analyzing paintings, we can hone our intuition and emotional sensitivity, so that we are able to better understand and feel things that are not visible to the naked eye. This helps us to become more empathetic and sensitive to our surroundings.

So, let’s explore the art world in Jakarta and get unlimited inspiration!
One of the art galleries that displays the best paintings by local artists, such as Entang Wiharso, Nyoman Masriadi, and Srihadi Soedarsono, with an extraordinary depth of ‘feeling’ is CAN’s Gallery.

In addition, CAN’s Gallery often holds art exhibitions and discussions at certain times, creating a space for Indonesian art activists to exchange ideas—an experience that is certainly interesting to witness.

Location: Jl. Tanah Abang II No. 25, Central Jakarta.
Entrance fee: Free.

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4. ISA Art Gallery
Although Sudirman is surrounded by office buildings that make it the center of Jakarta’s business, this area still provides space to relax and express yourself.

ISA Art Gallery offers an art space that exhibits various works of art, from sculptures to paintings, in the BNI City area, Sudirman. Here, you can enjoy the beauty of art that blends with the magnificent architecture of the capital city.

Opening hours: 11.00 – 16.00 WIB.
Location: Wisma 46-Kota BNI, Jl. Jendral Sudirman Kav. 1, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta.
HTM: Free.

5. Samesta’s Gallery
Moving on to South Jakarta, there is Samesta’s Gallery which offers a cool and green atmosphere, so you can enjoy art in comfort. When visiting this gallery, you will feel the tranquility of nature thanks to the many shady trees that surround the area, as if you were far from the hustle and bustle of the city.

At Samesta’s Gallery, you can not only see artwork from Andra Samesta, but also visit the workshop on the third floor and participate in various exciting activities on the first floor.

Location: Jl. Taman Sari I No. 77, Lebak Bulus, Cilandak, South Jakarta.
HTM: Free.

6. Hadiprana Gallery
Another must-visit art gallery in South Jakarta is Hadiprana Gallery. Founded in 1962 by renowned art collector, Hendra Hadiprana, this gallery is the first and oldest in Indonesia.

Hadiprana Gallery displays paintings by famous painters with an archipelago theme, using various techniques and styles ranging from surreal to abstract. In addition, you can also buy original artworks that have been well-curated, ideal as gifts because of their travel-friendly form.

Not only that, Hadiprana Gallery often holds events that invite visitors to be creative and create their own artwork.

When else can you enjoy and create art at the same time in one place, right?

Location: Jl. Kemang Raya No. 30, South Jakarta.
HTM: Contact Hadiprana Gallery for ticket information!