Nusantara, Indonesia Object’d Arts: Indonesian Arts and Artifacts Exhibition in Manila City3/3/2024 www.kemlu.go.id/manila/en/news/26271/nusantara-indonesia-objectd-arts-indonesian-arts-and-artifacts-exhibition-in-manila-citywww.kemlu.go.id/manila/en/news/26271/nusantara-indonesia-objectd-arts-indonesian-arts-and-artifacts-exhibition-in-manila-cityThe University of Santo Tomas Museum (UST Museum) in Manila, Philippines, is currently hosting a special exhibition titled Nusantara: Indonesia Object 'd Arts. The exhibition showcases a variety of Indonesian art objects such as anthropomorphic statues, tribal masks, shadow puppets (Wayang Kulit), and ornamental accessories from tribes including Batak, Dayak, Sumba, Balinese, Nias, and Javanese. The exhibition space is beautifully decorated with traditional Indonesian instrumental music, creating an immersive atmosphere.
The UST Museum collaborated with the Artiste Museum and received full support from the Indonesian Embassy in Manila to organize this exhibition. The exhibition will last for 21 days, from September 5th to 25th, 2023. The UST Museum, which was established in 1869, is the oldest operating museum in the Philippines and serves as a cultural heritage learning center for art lovers. All of the art objects on display are from the personal collection of Anthony Gedang, the owner of the Artiste Museum, which houses over 20,000 works of art, relics, and artifacts from around the world. The Artiste Museum is a member of the International Council of Museums and has organized many cultural exhibitions in various countries. The Nusantara: Indonesia Object 'd Arts exhibition aims to strengthen cultural ties between Indonesia and the Philippines. These neighboring countries share many similarities, especially in terms of cultural heritage. The exhibition was officially opened on September 5th, 2023, attended by various dignitaries, including the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia, CEO and owner of Artiste Museum, UST Secretary General, UST Museum Director, representatives of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples of the Philippines, representatives of the Embassies of India, Mexico, and Taiwan. The UST Museum Director expressed his delight in hosting this exhibition, which is in line with the museum's vision and mission to provide physical and virtual spaces for education and cultural appreciation to the public. Indonesian Ambassador Agus Widjojo expressed his appreciation to the organizers for promoting Indonesian arts and cultural heritage in the Philippines. In particular, he explained the significance of the word "Nusantara" for the Indonesian people, especially since the archipelago had been designated as the new capital city of Indonesia. Ambassador Agus Widjojo expressed his full support for the efforts of the UST Museum and the Artiste Museum in spreading love and knowledge of cultural art objects in other countries. Source: Indonesian Embassy in Manila Photo by Patrice Jerica A. Beltran/ The Varsitarian
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