The Rise of Private Museums in Indonesia

Until recently, the popular destinations for art lovers in Indonesia had been Yogyakarta, Bandung or Bali. But now things are rapidly changing as private art museums are opening in cities all over Indonesia. A good example is Solo, a city in Central Java also knwon as Surakarta, which boasts an awe-inspiring combination of history and culture. It offers many popular tourist attractions and destination, including the Keraton Surakarta, and various batik markets. However, despite the historical and cultural richness of Solo, it was never really renowned for it's art until recently, with luxury hotels increasingly investing in artworks and the opening of a new private museum.