Every great art fair thrives on reinvention, and ArtMoments Jakarta 2025 is doing just that. Held from 7 to 10 August 2025 at the AGORA Exhibition Hall in AGORA Mall, this year’s edition signals a fresh era for Indonesia’s premiere art event. With its compelling theme “Restoration,” the fair embraces the spirit of reconnection—rekindling joy, honouring shared humanity, and daring to envision new futures through the power of art.
The move to AGORA, Jakarta’s latest hub for art, culture, and innovation, represents more than a change of address. It is a defining moment that repositions ArtMoments Jakarta as an accessible and inclusive cultural destination. Fair Director Sendy Widjaja emphasises art as a vehicle for healing, provocation, and transformation. This year’s programme reflects that ethos: bold, thoughtful, and unafraid of tackling difficult questions.
“This central location not only increases accessibility,” he said, “but reflects our commitment to making art more inclusive and reachable from all corners of Jakarta.” That accessibility comes paired with ambition. The fair welcomed 57 galleries and over 600 artists, spanning Indonesia’s own pioneers and international names. A highlight was a tribute to modern masters Sudjana Kerton, Ahmad Sadali, S. Sudjojono, and Fadjar Sidik—a reminder that the roots of Indonesian art still fuel its future.
Performance art pioneer Arahmaiani set the tone on opening night with a visceral performance on gender, power, and justice. Meanwhile, the exhibition “NUDE: Sex, Gender & Eroticism in Indonesian Art,” curated by Natasha Doroshenko Murray, invited the audience into an unflinching dialogue about the unclothed body in Indonesian visual culture. Moreover, acclaimed contemporary artist Adam Handler debuted his children’s book, “The Night the Stars Went Missing,” proving that ArtMoments’ transformative reach and influence is truly multigenerational.
Unlike previous editions, the 2025 instalment was designed as an ecosystem of encounters rather than just a marketplace. With forums like Converse Moments and Makers Moments, the fair prioritised dialogue and collaboration among artists, collectors, curators, and the broader public. Partnerships with Yayasan Mitra Museum Jakarta and Save the Children further extend its mission, bridging art with education and social responsibility.
This year, the fair once again collaborated with BCA, which offers collectors convenient payment solutions, 0% instalment plans, cashback programmes, and other perks designed to make art ownership more attainable.
However, what truly elevated ArtMoments Jakarta 2025 was its curated VIP programme—a four-day immersion into Indonesia’s vibrant art scene. Beyond early access to the fair, VIPs were treated to private tours, exclusive performances, and cultural excursions across the city
A red carpet was rolled out on opening day, complete with a VIP exhibition tour, an exclusive visit to AGORA’s 100th-floor Observatory Deck, and an intimate after-party affair. The following days unfolded as a tapestry of curated experiences: on Friday, VIPs were escorted beyond the fairgrounds with a gallery-hopping circuit to the National Gallery of Indonesia, Zen 1 Gallery, and ISA Art Gallery, before capping the night with a private karaoke session led by musician Jimi Multhazam.
Saturday offered privileged access to Museum MACAN, alongside a charity auction with LARASATI Auction House, and a rare book discussion on Ahmad Sadali. Lastly, Sunday provided a family-friendly twist with a VIP Kids Programme hosted by Arahmaiani, a collectors’ tour of Art:1 New Museum, before ending with a cultural bash at Cikini 82. Each programme was designed not only to deepen engagement with art but to weave connections among collectors, artists, and thought leaders in a more personal, experiential setting.
As it enters this bold new chapter, ArtMoments proves it is more than an exhibition. It is a platform for dialogue, a bridge between generations, and a catalyst for cultural transformation. With its daring curatorial vision, inclusive partnerships, and immersive VIP offerings, ArtMoments is more than just an art fair—it is a cultural reset.
