Book & The Arts

Pasar Seni Ancol, the olorful open-air market located in the Ancol WonderlandA country of immense cultural diversity, Indonesia has an abundance of artists and creative ideas. And it's even more extraordinary when such creativity comes together at a single venue where these artists join as a community, highly appreciated by society. One such remarkable place is Pasar Seni, the art market at Ancol Dreamland.

Pasar Seni Ancol is a place for many artists to work, perform and exhibit their artwork. It's also a place for selling objects and hosting artistic activities. The idea to build Pasar Seni was to encourage work, allow for artistic creativity as well as bridge artists and community. While artists work, people can appreciate the works of artists and consequently, community at large is better exposed to the world of art.Pasar Seni, a place for artists to express their soul of art

At Pasar Seni Ancol, one can explore every artistic angle and be surrounded by an overwhelming sense of creativity. Tens of stalls offer a variety of artwork, ranging from traditional to contemporary handicrafts, souvenirs and paintings. There are statues, carvings and reliefs as well as handicrafts made of brass, wood, rattan, bamboo, pottery, leather, horn and ceramics. No less interesting are the collection of weavings and batik fabrics, accessories made from stone, pearls and shells to various types of apparel, where the unique designs on display include the diverse and intriguing.

As artists create sculptures and reliefs of wood, stone or cement, craftsmen work on carvings in the traditions of Jepara and Bali, Wayang Golek, Tatak puppet painting, paper masks and bookmarks made of buffalo skin. Some stalls are used as workshops while other stalls deal with such arts as the creative design of gardening and landscape, among many others.

Various artworks on display at Pasar Seni AncolFor many painting admirers the Ancol Art Market has arguably become a "paradise" that tickles their art instinct. Various types of paintings available here range from nature scenes and realism to cubism, and from surrealism to the abstract.

Unfortunately, some of the artists have begun to leave the art market; that coupled with a decline in the number of visitors.However, Ancol Art Market is not "dead" by any means. A variety of interactive activities are still often held here. Exhibitions and performances including film screenings and staged events of both classical and traditional as well as modern and contemporary styles of local and international audiences still make the rounds at Ancol.

It's not surprising to hear a band on stage or a poetry reading on a certain day and see an impressive theatrical piece performed the next. Regardless of the type of art or performance on display, your artistic senses and creative ideas are sure to be stimulated like you had never imagined possible. So just come to Pasar Seni Ancol and let the arts do their magic!