Indonesian Contemporary Art & Design (ICAD) 2018 to Showcase Artworks by 50 Artists

Internationally renowned artists exhibit hundreds of artworks that are ready to treat visitors' senses for 44 full days

JAKARTA,Indonesia,Oct. 19,2018 -- Yayasan Design+Art Indonesia once again conducts the Indonesian Contemporary Art & Design (ICAD). This marks its 9th exhibition,since ICAD was first held in 2009. Located in the grandkemang Hotel Jakarta,ICAD will last for six weeks from October 18 to November 30,2018. ICAD 2018 is supported by the Indonesian Agency for Creative Economy (BEKRAF),Artura Insanindo,and grandkemang Hotel Jakarta.

Left - right: Faisal Habibi (ICAD 2018 artist),Bernhard Kammerlohr (grandkemang Hotel Jakarta General Manager),Joshua Simandjuntak (BEKRAF Deputy Chairman for Marketing),Harry Purwanto (Yayasan Design+Art Indonesia),Hafiz Rancajale (ICAD 2018 curator),and Annisa Rizkiana (ICAD 2018 artist) - in a press conference at grandkemang Hotel Jakarta,yesterday.

Carrying the theme "KISAH",ICAD 2018 presents works that are more personal,in the form of thoughts or track records of the experience of artists and designers in their work processes. "Art works present as a way of expressing a thought,event,fluctuation or emotional interaction between artists and their work,which is built into a 'new reality' that is relevant in the present and future contexts," said Harry Purwanto,Art Director & Curator of ICAD 2018.

BEKRAF Deputy Chairman for Marketing,Joshua Simandjuntak,added that the consistency of ICAD which had been held for almost a decade has attracted the interest of global contemporary art lovers. "We will continue to support events or events that help creative players to meet their markets. Creative actors to get involved in this event. Further encouraging the ICAD to become an international event," Joshua emphasized.

This year,ICAD again collaborates with artists and creators from various disciplines. It presents the work of 50 creative actors,including Irawan Karseno (painter),Ruby Roesly (architect),Tatang Ramadhan (graphic designer),Joshua Simandjuntak (product designer),White Shoes and The Couples Company (musicians),Milisifilem Collective (collective artists / filmmakers),PM Toh (poet),Hikmat Darmawan (comic artist),and many more. Acting as curators at the 2018 ICAD are Hafiz Rancajale and Harry Purwanto. In addition to the nation's work,ICAD this year also featured works by designers from Belgium,Joris Vanbriel and Vanessa Yuan (ecoBirdy). EcoBirdy's works always utilize recycled materials and put forward ideas to contribute to the environment and education.

ICAD 2018 will also feature a contemporary performance,'The Story of Batik' by designer Amanda Hartanto who collaborates with PM Toh.

In addition to displaying artwork,ICAD 2018 also presents several creative figures who will share insights in 3 separate conventions. Film workshop,presenting 2 film producers as speakers; Jon Kuyper (Production Executive of The Hunger Games) and Mira Lesmana. This workshop is in collaboration with MPA and APROFI. The arts and culture forum,in collaboration with the Indonesian Arts Coalition,will take place over 3 days,discussing national cultural strategies in the scope of architecture and urban planning,products and crafts,and visual arts. While the design convention in collaboration with the British Council,will carry the theme 'The Story of Comics',presenting Paul Gravett,a British writer and Iwan Gunawan. All participants and visitors to this program can attend at no charge.

About ICAD

ICAD is a large exhibition of the collaboration of design,art,technology,entertainment and the hospitality industry which also elevates Indonesian local wisdom. This activity is a concrete manifestation of the idea of interdisciplinary collaboration that was first initiated in Indonesia. We believe that Indonesia's design and art have enormous potential to become more popular in the community and potentially contribute to advancing the creative economy.

Since 2009,ICAD has become an annual event that has been held for eight times. This large exhibition will last for 6 weeks and will be filled with various supporting activities in the form of conventions and collaborative art performances.

Yayasan Design+Art Indonesia

Yayasan Design+Art Indonesia is a foundation formed by a group of designers with various backgrounds of science and experience. This foundation was formed with the aim of being able to contribute to building creative industries in Indonesia,which are based on the strength of human resources,as well as the wealth of Indonesian art and culture.

About grandkemang Hotel Jakarta

With great pride,Grandkemang Hotel Jakarta has again been appointed to host ICAD since 2009,which marks the 9th year of grandkemang Hotel Jakarta as the official ICAD venue. The hotel has a modern and trendy concept that has always been the choice of a gathering place not only for artists but also fashion and socialite designers,because of its strategic location in Kemang,South Jakarta,so it is suitable to host prestigious events such as ICAD. This year the theme of ICAD is "STORY" which matches the grandkemang story of the Jakarta Hotel itself which was established in 1974,and with some highly dedicated employees still working in this hotel for more than 30 years. Not to forget the culinary offerings favored by guests from the past until now are Fried Rice,Oxtail Soup and Fried Banana. All of these stories are nostalgic moments that will be presented by grandkemang Hotel Jakarta during the ICAD.

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