Unearth the Layers of Nusantara: Dive into the Concept Behind Artiste Musaeum Latest Exhibit

Manila, August 20 – The term Nusantara is a call to exploration; its a geographical and
cultural space that invites a deep understanding of the unity within diversity. Artiste Musaeums
latest exhibit, Nusantara: A Celebration of Indonesian Art and Culture, gives flesh and form to this intriguing concept.


The Concept of Nusantara Explained:

In Nusantara, visitors are guided through an exquisite tapestry of Indonesian art, artifacts, and
experiences, all framed by the concept of unity in diversity. Derived from ancient Javanese, the word Nusantara symbolizes the rich cultural landscape that spans from the Malay Archipelago to Indonesia and the Philippines. This is more than an exhibition—it is a tribute to interconnectedness.


An Invitation to Exploration:

Discover the tangible manifestations of the "Nusantara" concept in art forms like traditional Wayang Kulit shadow puppets, tribal masks, and breathtaking sculptures. Nusantara invites guests to explore the concept through a curated journey that unearths the diverse stories and
values inherent to Indonesia's multifaceted cultural fabric.


Partnerships for Cultural Unity:

The exhibition is a prestigious collaboration between ICOM Phils and UST Museum under its
Director, Rev. Fr. Isidro Albano. Don't miss the chance to explore Nusantara and enrich your
understanding of the cultural mosaic that is Indonesia.


Event Details:

Title: Nusantara: A Celebration of Indonesian Art and Culture
Date: September 5-25, 2023
Venue: UST Museum, Main Gallery
Website: http://www.artiste.com.ph/
Curator: Anthony "Tonet" Gedang
Artist Profile: http://www.tonetgedang.com/

For more information, please visit http://www.artiste.com.ph/

For media inquiries or interviews, please contact:
Paolo Bedro (09177055303, artistemuseum.avg@gmail.com)

​Animals allure art.
 
Throughout history (and prehistory), something has always captivated humans to create art with animals as subject. Pictographs from different regions around the world show us that as early as the Stone Age, humans have painted and carved images of animals to stones and cave walls. The closest example that we have in the Philippines is the Angono petroglyphs, which also happened to be the oldest known artwork in the country, dating back to the third millennium BC.
 
Animals in art may be depicted as food being hunted by men, which was the case for most pictographs during the Stone Age. On the other hand, we also see animals as symbols and representations of deities in different civilizations in the ancient times. In Egyptian art for example, animal heads, often with human bodies, symbolize their mighty gods. In the time of the Middle Ages, illustrations of animals were seen in manuscripts, often as mythical beasts.
 
Animals are never absent in any form of art in any point of history, the same way that animals have always been part of the everyday life of human beings. Art from different time periods show that animals represent the connection between man and his environment.
 
In this collection, Artiste presents objects from its museum that reintroduces the lure of animals. In this period of history that we see the rise of technological advancement and urbanization, this collection is hoped to revive our innate connection with the natural environment. This is Animál.