Navigating Networks: Art School Today  

International Symposium

13-17 June 2025

Venue :

Center for Indonesian Culture and Language (Indonesian School The Hague), 

Rijksstraatweg 679, 2245 CB, Wassenaar

Verleden - Heden is hosting an exhibition, symposium, art talk and workshops. The exhibition “Past—Present: Art Schools in Indonesia” features artworks and archives representing the art schools affiliated with the Faculty of Art and Design at Bandung Institute of Technology (FSRD-ITB) and the Indonesia Institute of the Arts Yogyakarta (ISI-Yogya). This event will delve into the history and development of art schools in Indonesia, tracing their evolution from traditional academies to contemporary educational institutions. The two art schools significantly shape contemporary artistic practices and cultural identities in Indonesia, and this exhibition showcases influential artworks, archival materials, and stories from students, alums, and educators.

Over three days, the symposium and art talk "Navigating Networks: Art School Today" will gather educators, artists, curators, galleries, and scholars from Indonesia and European countries to explore the historical background, trajectory, and future of art schools. It will foster meaningful conversations about innovative practices, social responsibilities, and the evolution of art education.

The symposium entitled " Navigating Networks Art School and Its Trajectory" features distinguished speakers from a multitude of fields, including educators, artists, scholars, curators, researchers, students, and professionals within the art community from both Indonesia and Europe. Its objective is to explore the historical contect and prospective directions of art schools, thereby facilitating comphrehensive discussions on innovative methodologies, social responsibilities, and the evolution of art education in an increasingly globalized society. 

The Program is organized by the Education and Cultural Attache at the Indonesian Embassy in the Hague, the Faculty of Art and Design of Bandung Institute Technology, and the Indonesia Institute of the Arts, Yogyakarta. 

Day 1, 13 June 2025 , 13.00 - 17.00 CET 

I. Negotiating the Eurocentric and Western-dominated Art and Design: Problems in Teaching Art in Indonesia, 13.20 - 15.15 CET

Speakers ; 

Dr. Andryanto Rikrik Kusmara, S.Sn., M.Sn. - Vice Rector for Communication, Partnership, Alumni, and Administration

Dr. Irwandi - Rector of The Indonesia Indonesia Institute of the Arts Yogyakarta

Prof. I Wayan Adnyana - Rector of The Indonesia Indonesia Institute of the Arts Bali    

Edwin Jacobs, Director of Royal Academy of Art The Hague (KABK)

Chair: Nuraini Juliastuti

II. Up Close and Personal: Simon Admiraal, Ries Mulder, Jack Zeijlemaker, 15.15 - 17.00 CET

Speakers ; 

Marjon Berkenvelder – The Netherlands

Hans Ellenbroek – The Netherlands

Monique Soesman – The Netherlands

Chair:  Dr. Els Bogaerts - The Netherlands

Opening Ceremony of Exhibition and Symposium, 18.00 - 21.00 CET 

Day 2, 16 June 2025, 10.00 - 18.30 CET

I. Transnational Circuit: Lessons from the Past, 10.00 - 13.15 CET

Speakers ; 

Prof. Marijke Klokke – Leiden University, The Netherlands

Dr. Werner Kraus - Universität Passau, Germany 

Dr. A.K.C. Crucq – Leiden University, The Netherlands

Prof. Hedi Hinzler – Leiden University, The Netherlands

Chair:  Sietske Rijpkema

II. On Trajectories: Indonesian Art Overseas, 13.15 - 15.45 CET 

Speakers ; 

Jos van Beurden – Free University Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Marjolein van Asdonck – Curator Southeast Asia Wereldmuseum Amsterdam

Chris Vellinga - Venduehuis Den Haag

Dr. Gillian Vogelsgang-Eastwood - Director TRC Leiden 

Marion Anker – Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Chair:  Soemantri Widagdo - Researcher, Bali-The Netherlands

III. Art (School) and Civic Engagement, 16.10 -18.15 CET

Speakers ; 

Dr. Tisna Sanjaya – The Faculty of Art and Design Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia

Nano Warsono – The Indonesian Institute of the Arts Yogyakarta

J.A. Pramuhendra – Indonesia

Phillipe Pirotte, Hochschule für Bildende Künste–Städelschule, Germany

Chair:   Reza Afisina – RuangRupa, Jakarta

Day 3, 17 June 2025, 10.00 - 17.00 CET