Visitors observe the works at the Of The Unknown Creatures exhibition at Lawangwangi-ArtSociates Gallery Cafe, West Bandung Regency.
The Of The Unknown Creatures exhibition at Lawangwangi-ArtSociates Gallery Cafe, West Bandung Regency, running until February 27, features dozens of artworks from the young artist duo from Bandung, Dzikra Afifah and Hentyette Louise, winners of the Bandung Contemporary Art Award #8.
Lawangwangi-ArtSociates Gallery Cafe
Lawangwangi-ArtSociates Gallery Cafe is a contemporary art space and cafe located in Bandung, Indonesia, situated in a restored 1950s modernist house on the Dago hills. It was founded to bridge art and the public, hosting regular exhibitions, performances, and cultural discussions. The venue combines its historical architectural charm with a dynamic program supporting Indonesian and international artists.
Of The Unknown Creatures exhibition
“Of The Unknown Creatures” is a contemporary art exhibition that explores speculative biology and imagined life forms through various media. While its specific history varies by venue, it typically represents a 21st-century artistic movement examining humanity’s relationship with the natural and the fantastical, often commenting on biodiversity, extinction, and future evolution. The exhibition invites viewers to encounter a curated world of hypothetical organisms that challenge conventional perceptions of life.
Bandung Contemporary Art Award #8
The Bandung Contemporary Art Award #8 (BaCAA #8) is a major recurring art competition and exhibition in Indonesia, established to showcase and support the country’s contemporary artists. First held in 2018, this eighth edition continues the event’s history of highlighting innovative works and critical discourse within the Indonesian and Southeast Asian art scenes.
