ONLINE EXHIBITION AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF INDONESIA 2020-2021 - A CURATORIAL STUDY

• Main Author: Zulfa Rumanty, Maura
• Format: Theses
• Language: Indonesia
• Online Access: https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/68176
• Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung

Indonesia's online exhibition formats are growing, especially due to the ongoing pandemic in 2020. The National Gallery of Indonesia (GNI) is one of the government museums that actively makes exhibitions in an online format. Three regular GNI exhibitions, namely Manifesto Pandemic, Koleksi Seni Rupa Nasional Exhibition, and Terra (In) Cognita Exhibition are samples that will be discussed in this research. This research examines the changing format of online from offline exhibitions, especially the practice of curating, and how this format is able to be an accommodating alternative format for museums in Indonesia. This research also illustrates the advantages, disadvantages, and challenges of online exhibitions from the point of management during and post-pandemic. Data in this research from through literature studies, interviews, and observations using qualitative methods. This research found that online exhibitions are an alternative presentation that is good accommodating as an exhibition that replaces physical exhibitions. Differences in the curatorial concept can expand the definition of art by involving the public as exhibitors and co-curators in the Manifesto Pandemic and Poros exhibitions. The conclusion of this research is that public involvement can provide new experiences and increase engagement in exhibitions. The curatorial practice of online exhibitions can be so rich if the curator also masters communication, interactivity, and features on the internet. The curatorial practice integrates with digital communication practice.