Your New Art Destination In Indonesia, Solo!

Every art lover in Indonesia knows about Jakarta’s galleries or the exciting art scene in Jogjakarta, but what about the other cities? With such a rich cultural heritage, the country must have other hidden treasures, right? Solo is considered as one of the epicenters of Javanese culture. It has maintained much of its traditional character preserved through its palaces, temples, back street neighborhoods called kampung, the markets known as pasar, crafts such as batik fabrics as well as through many performing
arts. It is a city that prides itself in its artistic tradition of sophisticated beauty, commemorating its once powerful position as the center of power of the
Javanese kingdom. Solo’s modernization has been modest compared to its ‘sister city’ Jogjakarta or other cities around Java, but it still boasts a number of contemporary malls and hotels. Now things are rapidly changing! With the opening of the new Tumurun Private Museum earlier this year and prestigious hotels investing increasingly in art, Solo is set to become the new hotspot for art tourism.