Rani Permata
Jul 27, 2026
ARTOTEL GELORA SENAYAN AND
J+ ART AWARDS PRESENT THE 'MIRAGE' ART EXHIBITION
This July, ARTOTEL Gelora Senayan proudly presents its first art exhibition of 2026. Titled Mirage, the exhibition is held in collaboration with J+ Art Awards 2026, an initiative by Connected Art Platform.
MIRAGE showcases a diverse range of artistic responses to how people perceive and interpret reality amid ongoing social, cultural, and technological transformations. Through this theme, participating artists offer unique perspectives on issues that resonate with contemporary life.
The exhibition features 10 artworks by 9 selected artists. Through Patah Kemudi, Adril Wak Yong explores the search for Malay cultural identity amid a crisis of selfhood. Agung Bule, in KUNING #82, examines the intuitive process of painting as a space for uncertainty and inner experience.
In Sound of Nature (Sea Series), Camelia Mitasari Hasibuan interprets the sea as a genealogical space that preserves the voices of life and sustainability. Meanwhile, Minji Sani, through The Pseudo-Stage: A Shelter of Memory, presents a critique of the fragility of domestic spaces in the face of modernization and socio-political pressures.
Through MONOLOG RUANG TENGAH. and Kembali Senja, Mivetboi reflects on emotional journeys and the process of rediscovering oneself through contemplation. Mochamad Rizky Aditya, in Ecology without Nature, invites audiences to reconsider humanity's relationship with the natural world.
Meanwhile, Patricia Geraldine Thebez, through The Weight of What Remains, reconstructs personal memories while highlighting issues of violence and women's lived experiences. Raka Hadi Permadi, in Alok-Aruh, reflects on the gradual fading of the culture of greeting and social connection within communities. Yung Finando, through Urgent, presents a surreal landscape that captures the anxiety of modern life amid the overwhelming flow of information, while expressing a longing for calmer and more peaceful spaces.
"Through the MIRAGE exhibition, we are honored to be part of the journey of the J+ Art Awards 2026 and to introduce the selected artists' works to the public. We hope this exhibition serves as a platform that encourages greater appreciation, meaningful dialogue, and deeper engagement with contemporary art," said Christo Gultom, Director of Sales & Marketing of ARTOTEL Gelora Senayan – Jakarta.
The MIRAGE exhibition is open to the public through October 24, 2026, at ARTOTEL ARTSPACE – Lobby Level, with free admission.
