Momen Yos Suprapto Turunkan Semua Lukisannya dari Galeri Nasional

Summary

The video covers the controversy surrounding the art exhibition of Indonesian artist Yos Suprapto at the National Gallery in Jakarta. Originally scheduled to showcase 37 artworks from December 19, 2024, to January 19, 2025, the exhibition was postponed due to the removal of five of Suprapto's paintings, which were deemed vulgar by the curators. Despite Suprapto's objections, which led to the cancellation of the exhibition, the National Gallery claimed technical difficulties as the official reason for the delay. The dispute centers on the political content of the paintings, which were seen as controversial within the exhibition's theme of national sovereignty and power.

Takeaways

• 😀 Yos Suprapto was set to showcase 37 artworks at the Galeri Nasional, Jakarta, from December 19, 2024, to January 19, 2025.
• 😀 The exhibition was postponed due to controversy over some of Yos's paintings being deemed vulgar by the museum's curators.
• 😀 On December 23, 2024, all 37 of Yos Suprapto's paintings that had been displayed were removed from the gallery.
• 😀 The paintings were taken down gradually due to space limitations in the transport vehicle used to move them.
• 😀 Yos made an effort to prevent damage to the paintings by packing them carefully for transport after removal.
• 😀 The controversy began when Suwarno Wisetromo, the exhibition's curator, requested that five paintings be taken down due to their depiction of a popular figure in Indonesian society.
• 😀 Yos agreed to cover two of the paintings with black cloth just hours before the exhibition opened, but refused to remove three additional paintings as requested.
• 😀 Yos's refusal to remove the paintings led to him canceling the exhibition altogether.
• 😀 The Galeri Nasional responded by turning off the exhibition lights and locking the room, which further fueled the controversy.
• 😀 The official reason for the exhibition's cancellation was later cited as unavoidable technical difficulties, though the curator stated that two paintings were seen as reflecting the artist's personal views on power, which did not fit the exhibition's theme.

Q & A

What was the primary reason for the cancellation of Yos Suprapto's art exhibition at the Galeri Nasional?

The primary reason for the cancellation was due to some of Yos Suprapto's paintings being deemed vulgar by the curators and museum officials. This led to a demand for the removal of five specific paintings, which Yos refused. As a result, the entire exhibition was canceled.

How many paintings were initially planned to be displayed at the Galeri Nasional?

Yos Suprapto had planned to display 37 paintings at the Galeri Nasional from December 19, 2024, to January 19, 2025.

What specific issue caused the delay of the exhibition?

The exhibition was delayed due to five paintings being considered controversial and vulgar. The curators requested the removal of these works, leading to a dispute with the artist.

What was the reaction of Yos Suprapto when asked to remove paintings from the exhibition?

Yos Suprapto initially agreed to cover two paintings with black cloth but refused to remove three additional paintings that were also deemed controversial. His refusal to remove the works led him to cancel the entire exhibition.

How did the Galeri Nasional respond after the exhibition was canceled?

After the cancellation, the Galeri Nasional turned off the lights in the exhibition hall and locked the room. Later, they justified the delay by citing technical difficulties, though this explanation was met with skepticism.

What was the role of Suwarno Wisetomo in the exhibition?

Suwarno Wisetomo was the curator of the exhibition. He was the one who requested the removal of five paintings, which ultimately led to the conflict. He explained that two of the works were seen as personal opinions of the artist about power practices, which did not align with the theme of the exhibition.

What was the theme of the exhibition that Yos Suprapto's works were supposed to be part of?

The theme of the exhibition was 'Kebangkitan Tanah untuk Kedaulatan Pangan' (The Rise of the Land for Food Sovereignty). This theme focused on issues related to national sovereignty and food security.

Why did the curators find some of Yos Suprapto's works problematic?

The curators found certain works problematic because they reflected personal political opinions of the artist regarding the exercise of power, which they felt did not align with the exhibition's intended theme about food sovereignty and national issues.

What did Yos Suprapto do to try and address the concerns of the curators before the exhibition opened?

Before the opening, Yos Suprapto tried to compromise by covering two of the paintings with black cloth, as a response to the curators' concerns. However, when further paintings were requested to be removed, he refused and ultimately canceled the exhibition.

What was the public reaction to the cancellation of the exhibition?

The cancellation of the exhibition sparked controversy and public debate. The conflict over the removal of the paintings highlighted tensions between artistic freedom and the curatorial decisions based on political sensitivities.