2025

Yogyakarta has long been recognized as one of the most vital art centers in Southeast Asia and beyond. Its rich traditions, fertile creative climate, and diverse artist communities and independent exhibition spaces have made it a hub for art lovers and practitioners from around the world. Various art exhibitions and events regularly enliven the city, creating a unique cultural intersection where local traditions meet global contemporary practices. However, amidst this dynamic development, one crucial instrument remains necessary to maintain the sustainability of t he art ecosystem: an international art exhibition. Currently, Yogyakarta lacks a comprehensive platform that can effectively connect Indonesian artists with the global art market and bring international artists into contact with contemporary Southeast Asian art discourse.

Therefore, the Jogjakarta International Art Fair emerged as an initiative to fill this gap and create a new bridge. With the vision of building an inclusive and truly international art market, it welcomes artists from Indonesia and abroad, from young talents to established artists. The event aims to strengthen the local ecosystem while fostering meaningful cross-cultural exchange. We invite artists, galleries, and collectors from around the world to join us in Yogyakarta, where tradition and innovation meet. To realize this vision, we adopt four distinct curatorial approaches, ensuring each participant has a space suited to their career path, and that every visitor can experience the rich diversity of contemporary visual art across borders.

Artists who have experience participating in group or collective exhibitions but have never held solo exhibitions in galleries. Have participated in various joint/group exhibitions. Works are beginning to gain exposure and limited recognition from the art community. Have never organized a solo exhibition at commercial or established galleries. Have participated in a maximum of 5 group exhibitions.

Artists who have participated in various curated group exhibitions and have held at least one solo exhibition in an established gallery, and are beginning to receive serious recognition from the professional art community.

Artists with solid track records, widely recognized works, and stable positions in both domestic and international art markets. Have consistent solo exhibition experience in prominent galleries. Works are included in permanent collections of museums or art institutions.

The Iconic segment is presented as a space of honor and re-reading of key practices that shape Indonesia’s visual arts field, figures, works, or gallery programs that have historical, institutional, and discursive significance. This is not merely about “big names,” but instead presenting discourse that expands aesthetic horizons and public knowledge.

To make Jogjakarta International Art Fair a strengthener of the visual arts ecosystem, through building an inclusive and sustainable art market.

Present a vital platform that bridges artists directly with collectors, opens markets, and strengthens artists’ positions.
Adopt four different curatorial approaches Artist-Direct, Emerging, Established, and Iconic so that artists get space appropriate to their career stage.
Present discourse that expands aesthetic horizons and public knowledge through the Iconic segment that honors key practices in Indonesian visual arts.