Banda, Heritage for Indonesia
Nutmeg and the Treaty of Breda, 1667-2017
Banda, Heritage for Indonesia commemorates the 350th anniversary of the Treaty of Breda at Galeri Nasional in Jakarta. It traces the fascinating history behind the Treaty of Breda. Banda’s multi-faceted and complex history is highlighted through historical maps, images and objects, juxtaposed with contemporary Indonesian art. The exhibition introduces nutmeg and its characteristics and Banda, once a centre of international trade and world politics.
Artists
Isabelle Boon
Beatrice Glow
Hanafi
I Made Wianta
Titarubi
Exhibition Production
Wieske Sapardan
Siti Halimah
Photos from the exhibition Banda, Heritage for Indonesia by Widigdya Nalendra
Curated by Sadiah Boonstra and Wim Manuhutu for Yayasan Warisan Budaya Banda Naira
20 September - 4 October 2017
Erasmus Huis, Jakarta, Indonesia
Supported by Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan, Galeri Nasional, Netherlands Embassy in Jakarta
In collaboration with Bartele Gallery
