Museum Basoeki Abdullah, Art museum in Cilandak Barat, Indonesia.
Museum Basoeki Abdullah is an art museum in Cilandak Barat focused on the works of an influential Indonesian painter. The space contains over 100 original paintings, sketches, and items from the artist's personal collection.
The artist passed away in 1993, and his home was later developed as a museum to preserve his legacy. The collection came under the management of the Directorate General of Culture in 1998.
The museum displays works by an artist who depicted Indonesian traditions and everyday scenes in his paintings. Visitors can see how his works document the lives of ordinary people and their cultural practices.
The location offers educational programs and an extensive library for visitors who want to explore the subject more deeply. Plan time to view the works at a leisurely pace and take advantage of available resources.
The building itself exemplifies traditional Indonesian architecture and shows how it functioned in its original context. Together with statues, masks, puppets, and weapons from the artist's personal collection, it provides insight into his life beyond the studio.
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