Basoeki Abdullah Museum, Art museum in South Jakarta, Indonesia
Basoeki Abdullah Museum is an art museum in South Jakarta housing paintings, statues, masks, puppets, and weapons from the Indonesian painter's personal collection. These works are displayed across multiple exhibition spaces throughout the building.
The painter died in 1993 and left his house and collection to the Indonesian government. The museum opened in 2001 to make this artistic legacy accessible to the public.
The collection displays portraits and Indonesian landscapes showing how artists of the 20th century viewed their country. Visitors can observe which techniques and subjects mattered during this era.
The museum is located on Keuangan Raya Street and offers guided tours along with educational programs. The exhibition rooms and workshop areas allow visitors to explore the collection in different contexts.
The museum occupies the artist's former residence and preserves his original home with personal rooms intact. Visitors experience not just artworks but also the private living space of a 20th-century artist.
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