Exhibition
Voice Against Reason
A major group exhibition that includes 24 artists from Australia, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
18.11.2023–14.04.2024
About the Exhibition
Voice Against Reason is a major group exhibition that includes 24 artists from Australia, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. It features newly commissioned works, recent projects by leading contemporary artists, as well as contemporary works in dialogue with historical art from the Indonesian modern period.
Participating artists including Bagus Pandega; Nadiah Bamadhaj; Chang En Man; Heman Chong; Griya Seni Hj Kustiyah Edhi Sunarso, Hyphen—, Tom Nicholson with Ary "Jimged" Sendy, Aufa R. Triangga, Nasikin Ahmad; Emiria Soenassa; Galih Johar; Shilpa Gupta; I Ketut Muja; I Wayan Jana; Ika Arista; Jumaadi; Khadim Ali; Meiro Koizumi; Natasha Tontey; Tuan Andrew Nguyen; Mumtaz Khan Chopan, Ali Froghi, and Hassan Ati; Rega Ayundya Putri; S. Sudjojono; Khaled Sabsabi; Kamruzzaman Shadhin; Sikarnt Skoolisariyaporn; Amin Taasha; and The Shadow Factory.
What does it mean to speak up or speak out? Voice Against Reason delves into these questions. It intricately weaves fragile temporalities that link personal narratives, historical contexts, and political themes to geography, all through the perspectives of leading contemporary artists.
Voice Against Reason is more than just an exhibition. It's a project that includes newly commissioned artworks and performances, supplemented by a series of thought-provoking talks, lectures, and public programs. These events, planned to unfold throughout the exhibition period, are designed to deepen the audience's engagement with the art and the themes it explores.
Voice Against Reason is organized by Museum MACAN with co-curatorial support from Putra Hidayatullah and Rizki Lazuardi.
Installation Views
Migration of Flora and Fauna (2023)
Silent Ark (2023)
Fragments of Identity (2023)
Voice and Noise (2023)
Sirkus di Tanah Pengasingan: Oyong-oyong Ayang-ayang (2023)
Sabotase Sederhana (2023)
Silikonisti (2020)
u & me (2021)
Tosan Edgy Series 12 Siluet (2022–2023)
Yesteryears (2023)
Yesteryears (2023)
Bisma (2023)
Perpetuity (2023)
Selamat Jalan Pak (1971)
Rwa Bhineda (date unknown)
Alam Benda (date unknown)
Snail Paradise Trilogy: Setting Sail or Final Chapter (2021)
When the flood is over: No. 32 (2023)
Good Machine Bad Machine (2022)
The Heart of Sadness (2023)
10 panels, 21 x 30 cm each. Collection of the artist. Installation view of ‘Voice Against Reason' at Museum MACAN, Jakarta, 2023. Image courtesy of Museum MACAN.
Saturated Sparks (2023)
Keris Panangko (2022)
Buraq (2014–2023)
Threat (2008–2009)
Garden Amidst the Flame (2022)
Pathraj Chronicles (2023)
Collection of the artist. The artist acknowledges the assistance of the following individuals in the creation of this work: Shahinur Begum, Chayna Begum, Shefali Begum, Selina Begum, Maleka Begum, Firoja Begum, Ratna Rani (weaving), Bishwajit Roy, Amal Tudu, Somaru Barman, Rajkumar Barman (brass and copper work). Museum MACAN acknowledges the support of the Samdani Art Foundation. Installation view of ‘Voice Against Reason at Museum MACAN, Jakarta, 2023. Image courtesy of Museum MACAN.
Participating Artists
Bagus Pandega
Nadiah Bamadhaj
Chang En Man
Heman Chong
Griya Seni Hj. Kustiyah Edhi Sunarso, Hyphen—, Tom Nicholson with Ary "Jimged" Sendy, Aufa R. Triangga, Nasikin Ahmad
Emiria Soenassa
Galih Johar
Shilpa Gupta
I Ketut Muja
I Wayan Jana
Ika Arista
Jumaadi
Khadim Ali
Meiro Koizumi
Natasha Tontey
Tuan Andrew Nguyen
Mumtaz Khan Chopan, Ali Froghi, and Hassan Ati
Rega Ayundya Putri
S. Sudjojono
Khaled Sabsabi
Kamruzzaman Shadhin
Sikarnt Skoolisariyaporn
Amin Taasha
The Shadow Factory