About Museum MACAN
Museum MACAN (Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara) is a contemporary art museum located in AKR Tower on Jalan Panjang in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta. Opened in November 2017, it is the first museum in Indonesia dedicated to modern and contemporary art. The museum holds a collection of over 800 works of Indonesian and international art, presents rotating temporary exhibitions, and is noted for large-scale installations and education programs.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a modern museum setting inside AKR Tower with spacious white-cube galleries spread over one floor. The visit includes rotating temporary exhibitions of Indonesian and international modern and contemporary art, including paintings, sculptures, installations and new media works. Areas include exhibition halls, a sculpture garden, museum shop and cafe. Guided tours, educational workshops and public programs are regularly offered, and photography is allowed in designated areas.
Key highlights
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First museum in Indonesia dedicated to modern and contemporary art
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Collection of over 800 Indonesian and international artworks
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Rotating temporary exhibitions featuring Indonesian and global artists
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Iconic Infinity Mirrored Room installation by Yayoi Kusama
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Educational programs, guided tours and public workshops
History of Museum MACAN
Founded by Indonesian collector and philanthropist Haryanto Adikoesoemo, Museum MACAN opened on 4 November 2017 as Indonesia's first museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art. It was established to provide public access to a significant private collection of Indonesian and international art dating from the 19th century to the present and to support art education and cultural development.
Culture & Context
Serves as a major platform for contemporary art in Indonesia, presenting works by Indonesian artists alongside international artists, fostering art education, public programs, artist talks and cultural exchange, and contributing to Jakarta's contemporary cultural landscape.
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