Events

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  21 Maret 2013 @20:00 WIB

  HERE TODAY GONE TOMORROW – Pameran dan Presentasi Proyek Residensi Seni Oleh Danielle Hakim (Australia)

    Here Today Gone Tomorrow   Pameran dan Presentasi Proyek Residensi Seni Exhibition and Residency Project Presentation Danielle Hakim (Australia) Kolaborator/ Collaborator : Syafiatudina Elia Nurvista Umi Lestari Anneke Fitrianti Itta S. Mulia Andita Purnama Sari Putri Gintani Nur Apresia Swastika Dian Ariyani… Continue reading →

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  1-3 Maret 2013

  Workshop Zine Bersama Danielle Hakim (Australia)

  GRATIS DAN TERBUKA UNTUK UMUM Danielle Hakim, Seniman Australia yang sedang dalam masa residensinya di Ruang MES 56, akan memberikan workshop mengenai pembuatan zine. Setiap partisipan akan membuat zine dan nantinya akan menjadi bagian dalam pameran seniman residensi, Danielle Hakim… Continue reading →

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  February 22, 2013

  Legal Artist Series #4 “The Victory Road / Jalan Kemenangan” By Yaya Sung

  The Victory Road “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”    - George Santayana                                                                                                                  Identity is always an interesting subject and quite a lot of artists explore this in their artwork. However, looking at identity through… Continue reading →

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  January 16, 2013

  Presentasi Seniman Residensi: Danielle Hakim

                                    Presentasi Seniman Residensi: Danielle Hakim Kamis, 17 Januari 2013 16:00 Ruang MES 56 Jalan Minggiran No. 61A, Yogyakarta 55141 Danielle Hakim atau biasa disapa… Continue reading →

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  Pembukaan : 17 November 2012.

  2nd 3POINT AWARD – LANDSCAPE

  Lanskap Sapardi Djoko Damono   Sepasang burung, jalur-jalur kawat, langit semakin tua waktu hampir lengkap, menunggu senja putih, kita pun putih memandangnya setia sampai habis semua senja   (1967)   Realitas di Atas Tanah     1. Pengetahuan lanskap pada… Continue reading →

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  11 - 31 Agustus 2012

  Archiving the Exotic and Unfamiliar

  Thomas Breakwell mengadopsi metode arkeologi, ia mengumpulkan benda-benda dan membuat dokumentasi. Namun Ia menciptakan fiksi, narasi yang mengarah dan menginformasikan jenis kehidupan apa yang telah berlalu selama dan sebelum, melalui arsip visual. Continue reading →

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  25 Mei 2012 at 16.00 WIB

  Presentasi Seniman Residensi: Thomas Breakwell

  Thomas Breakwell is a Melbourne based artist and achieved a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography at RMIT University in 2010. In May – June 2012 Thomas working on an artist-in residence in Yogyakarta, managed by Ruang MES 56. Continue reading →

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  7 April -7 May

  The Wax on Our Fingers/Malam Di Jari Kita

  Sebuah proyek seni rupa berbasis hubungan sosial yang merayakan kehidupan dan tangan-tangan terampil dibalik eksistensi Batik. Mintio & Kabul menggabungkan realisme fotografi dengan sifat dekoratif dan simbolis motif Batik. Continue reading →

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  28 Dec 2011 - 10 Jan 2012

  Legal Artist Series #3: In Between

  IN BETWEEN Dalam pameran kali ini, Legal Artist #3 akan mempersembahkan karya-karya Kurniadi Widodo dalam sebuah pameran berjudul ‘IN BETWEEN’. Disini Kurniadi Widodo akan memamerkan 10 karya yang akan dipresentasikan sebagai wallpaper di galeri. Dari sepuluh karya ini publik bisa… Continue reading →

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  28 November - 3 Desember 2011

  Aku, Kamu & Kita

  Workshop, lomba dan pameran fotografi pelajar SMA Yogyakarta dalam rangka Paralel Event Biennale Yogyakarta XI 2011 yang diselenggarakan oleh Ruang MES 56 dan Kampung Halaman. Agama, identitas dan hubungan sosial di kalangan pelajar di Yogyakarta Pembangunan rohani (beragama) di suatu tempat… Continue reading →

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  8 Oktober 2011

  3points Award

  3points Award is an annual award given to three young photographer for their consistency in contemporary photography. Continue reading →

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  17 September 2011

  The Last Tango In Nagan

  Mintio (Singapore), kali ini akan mempresentasikan beberapa hasil eksperimen berkaryanya selama menjalani masa residensi di Ruang MES 56 selama lima bulan terakhir ini. Continue reading →

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  13 - 30 Agustus 2011

  Only One Tree

  Kali ini Galeri MES 56 menghadirkan seorang fotografer amatir dari Tokyo, Ms Iwahori Teruyo, dengan seri karya ‘Only One tree’. Seri ini merupakan salah satu seri yang sempat ia perlihatkan kepada kami, ketika bertemu pada Bulan Foto Tokyo Juni lalu. Continue reading →

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  28 Juni - 28 Juli 2011

  Get Lost!

  Dainam Kim (Korea Selatan) adalah seniman fotografi yang aktif terlibat dalam beberapa pameran dari 2006 hingga sekarang. Pendidikan formal terakhirnya adalah jurusan Fotografi di Kaywon School of Art and Design. Continue reading →

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  Minggu, 15 Mei 2011

  Pagelaran Album Vakansi

  Mini Konser & Pembukaan Pameran: Minggu, 15 Mei 2011 Ruang MES 56 Jl. Nagan Lor No. 17, Yogyakarta 90 Minutes Performance, Photography Exhibition and CD Signing With special performance by Malaria Pameran berlangsung hingga tanggal 30 Mei 2011. Secara umum,… Continue reading →

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  Senin, 28 February 2011

  New Folder

  Andri ‘Abud’ William Arif Pristianto Aderi ‘Pungky’ Wicaksono Yudha Kusuma Putra ‘Fehung’ Pembukaan:  Senin, 28 February 2011 Pukul 19.30 WIB di Ruang MES 56, Jl. Nagan Lor 17, Kraton, Yogyakarta Pameran: 1 – 12 Maret 2011 Artist Talk: 12 Maret… Continue reading →

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  29 Agustus 2010

  The Order of Things

  Solo Exhibition by Akiq AW Opening: August 28, 8:00 PM Exhibition:  August 29 -  September 18, 2010 at Ruang MES 56 Jl. Nagan Lor 17, Patehan Kraton Yogyakarta 55133 Introduction: The Order Of Things is a theme full of values,… Continue reading →

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  29 maret 2010

  Contact Lens

  Victor Zwiers and his autonomous alter ego Alex work as independent visual artists. Born in Leidschendam, The Netherlands on February 25th 1985 they soon developed their passion for visual expression and creativity. Victor is a graphics designer by hart that loves… Continue reading →

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  28 Desember 2009 - 11 Januari 2010

  Legal Artist Series #2: Pingpong Education System

  Legal Artist Series #2 Presents Ping Pong Education System  Solo exhibition by Anang Saptoto Dec. 28th 2009 – Jan. 11th , 2010 Venue: Ruang MES 56 | Jl. Nagan Lor No. 17 Yogyakarta 55131 Opening by Agung Kurniawan Ada Instalasi… Continue reading →

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  23 Nopember 2009

  Outside-In

  Solo Exhibition Mie Cornoedus Opening: November 23rd, 2009 Exhibition ends: December 10th, 2009 Ruang MES 56 Jl. Nagan Lor No.17 Yogyakarta, Indonesia 55131 Dalam rangka Bulan Fotografi 2009 Pameran ini terselenggara atas kerjasama LIP Jogja dan Ruang MES 56 Potret ‘Ibu-Ibu’ Dari Lensa Mie… Continue reading →

• 7 - 19 November 2009

  Deer Andry

  Pameran “DEER ANDRY” Hari/Tanggal Pembukaan: Sabtu, 7 November 2009 Jam: 19.30 WIB Durasi Pameran: 7-19 November 2009 Opening Act: Penampilan band Seek Six Sick, A Stone A dan Black Ribbon Sablonase: GAS* Tempat/Alamat: MES 56, jalan. Nagan Lor 17, Patehan… Continue reading →

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  July 28, 2009

  Safari

  “SAFARI” adalah kisah perburuan Agan Harahap dari sebuah hutan belantara maya yang tidak berbatas. Semua jenis binatang ‘dipaksa’ masuk ke ruang imajinernya dengan segala cara sebagai parodi dari rutinitasnya sehari-hari sebagai manusia. Ruang MES 56 sekali lagi dengan bangga ingin memperkenalkan hasil… Continue reading →

• 28 Maret 2009

  Swan Day 2009 Indonesia “It’s Time To Play”

  SWAN DAY 2009 INDONESIA “IT’S TIME TO PLAY” Anneke Putri Purwidyantari ‘Chia’ Nurhamsiah Curated by Angki Purbandono (Ruang MES 56) Online Opening: March 28, 2009 Offline Exhibition: March 29 – April 28, 2009 Ruang MES 56 Jl. Nagan Lor No.17 Yogyakarta,… Continue reading →

• 20 Maret 2009

  The City Oneminutes

  Video Screening and Workshop Presentation Friday, March 20 2009 07.30 PM Ruang MES 56 Jl. Nagan Lor 17 Patehan, Kraton Yogyakarta 55133 From 6th to 20th of March 2009 The One Minutes, in collaboration with Ruang MES 56 and Video Battle held The City… Continue reading →

• 4 Maret 2009

  Persona

  OPENING Wednesday, March 4, 2009 07.30 PM Ruang MES 56 Jl. Nagan Lor 17, Patehan, Kraton, Yogyakarta Opening act: Food & Cooking performance with Chef Pical, Laki Bini Resto, Chef Jimbo and DJ Dolly! Exhibition ends March 18, 2009 ARTIST TALK Monday, March 23, 2009… Continue reading →

• 14 - 28 Februari 2009

  Puisi Cinta Chairil Anwar

  Illustration Photography Exhibition of Chairil Anwar’s Love Poems ( Workshop Presentation of Ruang MES 56 and students of FOTKOM 401 “UPN Veteran”, Yogyakarta) Mentor: Angki Purbandono Assistant: Edwin Roseno and Jim Allen Abel Illustrator: Hardian N Adi, Anggraeni W Ikasari, Fauziah… Continue reading →

• 24 Januari 2009

  Arts and Conversation

  Arts and Conversation Presentation by Katerina Valdivia Bruch Moderator: Nuraini Juliastuti Saturday, January 24, 2009 07.00 PM Arts and Conversation, was initiated by Katerina Valdivia Bruch in 2007, started first as a “living room” project called Haus Bruch, in which invited art practitioners… Continue reading →

• 4 - 15 Nopember 2008

  Make Up

  Opening: November 3, 2008 | 08:00 PM Exhibition: November 4 – 15, 2008 | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Artist Talk: November 14, 2008 | 07.00 PM at V-Art Gallery Café Jl. Laksda Adisucipto No. 165 Yogyakarta Participants: Andrew Budhitama | Awaluddin |… Continue reading →

• 13 Nopember 2007

  Orrorin

  ORRORIN A Presentation of Work-in-Progress by Benjamin Miloux Moderator: Syafiatudina Thursday, November 13, 2008 07.00 PM Benjamin’s research after three years of studies at the Fine Arts School of Grenoble is mostly focused on the links between the human species,… Continue reading →

• 2 - 12 September 2008

  The Pleasure Of The Text

  Erik Pauhrizi Exhibition 2nd – 12th September 2008 Opening:  2nd September 2008 LIP Galerie Jl. Sagan No. 3 Yogyakarta Discussion 3rd September 2008 Ruang MES 56 Over the past 3 years my works have been focusing on the relation between… Continue reading →

• 24 Agustus 2008

  Kopi Susu

  Kopi Susu A Presentation of Work-in-Progress by Rosa Verhoeve Moderator: Antariksa Sunday, August 24, 2008 05.00 PM Rosa Verhoeve has been awarded “de Zilveren Camera” (The Silver Camera) with her series “Salto Vitale” in 2005, category “Art, Culture, Architecture and Technique”.… Continue reading →

• 28 Juli 2008

  Cities Without Maps

  Cities Without Maps: A Project Presentation and Discussion by Keg de Souza and Zanny Begg Monday, July 28, 2008 08.00 PM As part of two months Asialink / Indonesian Visual Arts Archive (IVAA) residency in Yogyakarta the 2016: Archive Project ; Sydney based artists Keg de Souza and Zanny… Continue reading →

• 26 Mei 2008

  Here Come The Lomoheads

  A Photography Exhibition Agung Nugroho Widhi, Anang Saptoto, Ndik, Edwin Roseno, Wimo A. Bayang, Wok The Rock Opening: Ruang MES 56 Senin / Monday, May 26, 2008 07.00 PM Jl. Nagan Lor No. 17, Yogyakarta 55133 Guest Star: Efek Rumah Kaca feat. Airport Radio… Continue reading →

• 18 April - 18 Mei 2008

  Sperm Palace: Planet of the Sexoids

  Photography Exhibition Tzusuki Kyoichi Part of “KITA!! – Japanese Artists Meet Indonesia” Project Exhibition Ruang MES 56 April 18- May 18, 2008 Opening: Friday, April 18, 2008 07.30 PM Jogja National Museum Jl. Gampingan 1, Yogyakarta Not so long ago, virtually every resort… Continue reading →

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  29 Januari - 2 Februari 2008

  2nd Pose: Indonesian Artist’s Portrait Series

  Indonesian Artist’s Portrait Series – Part I: Yogyakarta Ruang MES 56 Jogja Gallery  January 29 – Februari 12, 2008 Ruang MES 56 is the only institution which has been concentrating on the issue of photography activities for approximately 6 years… Continue reading →

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  20 Nopember - 3 Desember 2007

  Mois de la Photo: Overload

  Photography Exhibition Ruang MES 56  November 20 – December 3, 2007 LIP Galerie / Lembaga Indonesia Prancis Yogyakarta Overload in the Indonesian dictionary can be interpreted and translated as overweight or over capacity. Its representations can be seen in our… Continue reading →

• 2 Nopember 2007

  Am Sonntag

  Photography Exhibition by Annette Hauschild Opening: Friday, 2nd November 2007 07.30 PM Ruang MES 56 One of the most peculiar and beautiful words of the German language is Feierabend (free time after work, or celebrating-evening). For 10 years Annette Hauschild has been documenting Sundays… Continue reading →

• 21 Oktober 2007

  Namaiki – Project Research Trip

  Project Research Trip October, 2007 at Ruang MES 56 Namaiki is a Tokyo-based foreign design duo, consisting of graphic designer David Duval Smith (NZ) and architect Michael Frank (UK). They were invited by The Japan Foundation to join KITA! Japanesse Artist… Continue reading →

• 19 Agustus - 2 September 2007

  Soul Print

  Photography Exhibition Jenik DS Andreas August 19 – September 2, 2007 Soul Print – Jejak Jiwa Jenik DS Andreas is a collection of poems and landscape photographs she’s made in 2005 – 2007. Beautiful and romantic, but there’s a difference between Jenik`s… Continue reading →

• 19 Juli 2007

  Nutrisi

  Den Haag Film-Video Festival Special Dishes: Wednesday, 19th July 2007, 19:30 – finished Friday, 20th July 2007, 19:30 WIB – finished at Ruang MES 56 Discussion: Saturday, 21st July 2007, 16:00-17:30 Speaker: Gerard Holthuis (Artist, Den Haag) and Nuraini Juliastuti (… Continue reading →

• 22 Juni - 30 Juli 2007

  Here, There and Everywhere

  Photography Exhibition Fitrilia Wulansari aka Cosi  June 22 – July 30, 2007 Picture culture had already begun springing up in 1960’s in which pictures that especially photos had begun frequently used. 1960’s successful band The Beatles used a lot of… Continue reading →

• 23 - 27 Mei 2007

  OK. Video “Militia” 2007

  Workshop Series: OK Video “Militia” 3rd Jakarta International Video Festival 2007 Ruangrupa Jakarta May 23 – 27, 2007 at Ruang MES 56 OK Video Militia workshop in Jogjakarta took place due to a collaboration between Ruangrupa and Ruang MES 56 community. The… Continue reading →

• 11- 27 Mei 2007

  Unlocked Order

  Photography Exhibition Haekal Budi Mulyawan  May 11- 27, 2007 City is one of the interesting issues, which never ends. It is such a generation-to-generation idea as archives for the next era. Whereas we know that every city has its own… Continue reading →

• 21 April 2007

  Cover Boy

  Photography & Video Exhibition Asa Rahmana, Tina Tri W, Cyka, Dian Ariyani, Elia Nurvista, Ferial Affif, Gintani Nur Apresia Swastika, Pitra Ayu, Ratna Mufida, Sari Handayani, Ultraman  April 21 – May 5, 2007 Artist Talk: May 23, 2007 This exhibition… Continue reading →

• 17-31 Januari 2007

  Tourist Trophy

  Photography Exhibition Lieven Hendriks & Frank Koolen  January 17-31, 2007 Both artists, Lieven Hendriks (b.1970) and Frank Koolen (b.1978) are from the Netherlands. Hendriks is one of the artists invited by the Cemeti Art House to participate on the 3… Continue reading →

• 17 Januari 2007

  City 2 City

  Photography & Video Exhibition January 17-31, 2007 This event was organized by LIP in cooperation with Lowave (an independent DVD label based in France), Yayasan Pondok Rakyat, Ruang MES 56, Yayasan Kampung Halaman. The activities covered in the event were seminar, video screening,… Continue reading →

• 21 Januari 2007

  Bangun & Gembira

  Photography and Video Participatory Workshop for Bantul Children October – November 2006 Exhibition: January 21, 2007 at Imogiri Subdistrict Office A documentation activity with photography medium, done by the children around the earthquake disaster location in Kabupaten (an administrative area below the province)… Continue reading →

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  29 Desember 2006

  Legal Artist Series #1: Beyond Coca-Cola

  Photography Exhibition Edwin Dolly Roseno  December 9 – 23, 2006 At the end of 2006, Ruang Mes 56 presented an annually new program which was held every December—LEGAL ARTIST—in order to see the newest progress of contemporary photography once in… Continue reading →

• 20 September 2006

  Picnic Kit

  Photography Project Presentation Sebastian Friedman  September 20, 2006 Sebastian Friedman is a photographer from Buenos Aires, Argentina who was invited by Ruangrupa, Jakarta to participate in artist residency program for two months. Sebastian made a photo series about picnic in Jakarta.

• 4 - 18 September 2006

  Nowhere Man Nowhere Land

  Photography Exhibition Agung Nugroho Widhi September 4 – 18, 2006 This event was the first one-man show held in new place of Ruang MES 56, after the archives exhibition ‘Door Duisternis Tot Licht’ at May 8, 2006. This event used the photography… Continue reading →

• 28 Agustus - 2 September 2006

  Nagan Merayakan 17an

  Video workshop// Photography Exhibition // Video Screening August 28 – September 2, 2006 Video workshop, Rukun Warga (administrative unit at the next-to-lowest level in city) Nagan photography documentation collection of 17th August celebration exhibition, and video screening of a workshop’s… Continue reading →

• 8 - 20 Mei 2006

  Door Duiternis Tot Licht

  Ruang MES 56 Archives Exhibition May 8, 2006 An open house of Ruang MES 56’s new place, after for almost one year it was homeless. All of the past activities archives were showed in the larger and more comfortable show… Continue reading →

• 8 - 15 April 2006

  Beauty Contest

  Photography Exhibition Ruang MES 56 Agung Nugroho Widhi, Akiq AW, Anang Saptoto, Edwin Dolly Roseno, Eko Bhirowo, Samuel Bagas Wiraseta, Wimo A. Bayang, Wok The Rock April 8-15, 2006 in Insomnium, Malang Ruang MES 56’s photography project for Creative Exchange… Continue reading →

• 23 - 30 Maret 2006

  No One Knows What Its Like To Be Me

  Photography Exhibition Insomnium March 23 – 30, 2006 at Kedai Kebun Forum, Yogyakarta Project of Insomnium Art Space, Malang was part of Creative Exchange program with Ruang MES 56. If “manners make the man” as someone said Then he’s the hero of… Continue reading →

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  15 - 31 Januari 2005

  Terrorizer

  Photograhy Project & Exhibition Asa Rahmana, Febri Lastiono, Adi Adriandi aka Gufi, Dolly Roseno, Poernomo Adi Saputro aka Otto, Agung Nugroho Widhi, Jim Allen Abel aka Jimbo, Nuktoh Kafrawi aka Kasan, Anang Saptoto, Nur Alam.  January 15 – 31, 2005… Continue reading →

• November - Desember 2005

  Unfolded City

  Photography Project 8th Jogja Biennale 2005 November – December, 2005 at Taman Budaya Yogyakarta The idea of the project is crashing the perception of time, between Yogyakarta city today and beyond. The representation of past time always stands in a… Continue reading →