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Road to Kids Biennale Indonesia 2025 Exhibition “Speak Up 2: On Bullying & Intolerance”
The exhibition aims to create a space for children from diverse backgrounds to express their voices on often-overlooked social issues while raising awareness about the importance of embracing differences and diversity. Through this theme, KBI hopes to spark dialogue and promote positive change in how we understand and address bullying and intolerance among children and teenagers.
The exhibition features 54 artworks created by children and teenagers with special needs, disabilities, and neurodivergence, selected through a curation process involving participating schools and an open call submission. A special collaboration with the artist Dwitunggal further enriches the artistic expressions presented. The exhibition runs from July 21 to August 10, 2024.
Press Conference
To kick off the event series, KBI hosted a press conference featuring key speakers, including Ir. FB. Didiek Santosa from the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection, Cornelia Agatha from the National Commission on Human Rights for Child Protection, and Gie Sanjaya, the Chairperson of the Kids Biennale Indonesia Foundation and Exhibition Curator. The press conference was moderated by Indah Ariani, an arts and culture writer.
Exhibition Opening & Charity Mini-Concert
The opening ceremony of the exhibition featured remarks from renowned figures in the art community, including Dolorosa Sinaga, a Sculptor Maestro and Board of Advisor of Kids Biennale Indonesia Foundation, Nawa Tunggal - a collaborating artist, and Gie Sanjaya, the Chairperson of the Foundation and Exhibition Curator. The event also included a charity mini-concert, where performances by the Jirolupat Band, Pletscher Family, Meda Kawu Singing Playground, and Orkes Tiup Jepang Jakarta (Japanese Wind Orchestra Jakarta) were presented. During the opening ceremony, visitors participated in a symbolic handprint action on the Kids Biennale Indonesia logo, a show of solidarity in the fight against child and youth sexual violence.
Programs
In addition to the main exhibition, Road to Kids Biennale Indonesia 2024 presents various educational and interactive programs.
The workshops offer children and teenagers, particularly those with special needs, disabilities, and neurodivergence, opportunities to explore artistic techniques. KBI collaborates with: Institute of the Arts Jakarta (IKJ) for tote bag painting and screen printing workshops, Batik Museum for batik-making workshops. These workshops aim to develop artistic skills, broaden self-expression, and build the participants’ confidence.
In collaboration with Matalesoge and Artotel, Kids Biennale Indonesia hosts a talk show highlighting the importance of inclusion in the workplace for individuals with special needs. The talk featured speakers such as Tommy Hermanses (CEO of Matalesoge), Shopia Aradhu (Mother of Autistic Entrepreneur Nindita), Yumiko (Founder of the Kouji Genki Project), and Sonia Rosanne (HR Coordinator at Artotel Casa Kuningan). The session, moderated by Nyssa Nadira Silalahi, aimed to raise awareness about the challenges and opportunities for neurodivergent individuals in the workforce.
This discussion invites exhibitors to share their creative processes and the stories behind their artworks, highlighting how their creations connect with the social issues they address. Exhibitors such as Amani Ait Elasri, Salwa Iskaila, Maahira Faiqah Mubruwkah, Shalma Azzahra Putri, Halfiana Zunair Rizka, and Juan Cuanda Muhamad spoke about their experiences in creating meaningful art. The discussion was guided by the exhibition curator Gie Sanjaya and moderated by Nyssa Nadira Silalahi.
The Exhibition Tour program offers visitors a guided exploration of the artworks, led by facilitators. This tour is designed to enhance the artistic experience and foster direct dialogue with the thought-provoking pieces on display.
Exhibition 'Speak Up' 2023: Addressing Sexual Violence Against Children and Teenagers
In 2023, Kids Biennale Indonesia presented the theme 'Speak Up,' an exhibition highlighting the issue of sexual violence against children and teenagers. From 187 proposals submitted through an open call, 55 works were curated by exhibition curator Gie Sanjaya, showcasing the perspectives and experiences of children and teenagers aged 12–17. These works, in the form of paintings, poetry, and collages, reflect their thoughts and emotions about the issue.
As part of the exhibition, we featured the interactive installation 'Bilik Aman,' where visitors aged 15 and above could anonymously listen to stories from survivors of sexual violence and share their reflections in writing.
The exhibition was officially opened on July 22, 2023, by Irini Dewi Wanti, S.S., M.SP. (Director of Cultural Development and Utilization, Ministry of Education and Culture) and Dolorosa Sinaga (Master Sculptor and Activist). The opening event also showcased works by Prajna Dewantara and Nova Eliza, featuring testimonies in 'Voices of Women.' During the opening, visitors participated in a symbolic movement by imprinting their handprints on Prajna Dewantara’s artwork as an act of solidarity and resistance against sexual violence toward children and teenagers.
Programs
In addition to the main exhibition, Road to Kids Biennale Indonesia 2024 presents various educational and interactive programs.
A collaborative program with Detalks, a community of health professionals including general practitioners, nurses, midwives, psychologists, and others. This program offers a space for individuals to share their stories and receive support.
The workshops provided participants with the opportunity to explore their creativity through various artistic activities, from painting and crafts to writing. Each workshop was designed to foster self-expression and deepen their understanding of art, led by experienced mentors in their fields.
This public discussion featured several exhibitors who shared their creative process and the meaning behind their works. The exhibitors involved in this discussion were Amani Ait Elasri (11), Salwa Iskaila (15), Maahira Faiqah Mubruwkah (16), Shalma Azzahra Putri (16), Halfiana Zunair Rizka (16), and Juan Cuanda Muhamad (17). The discussion was then responded to by panelists, including Citra Referandum (Director of LBH Jakarta), Veryanto Sitohang (Commissioner of Komnas Perempuan), and Prajna Dewantara (Artist and Survivor).
Kids Biennale Indonesia hosted an important discussion on preventing sexual violence against children and teenagers through sex education. The talk show featured Friska Asta (Psychology Consultant, Co-Founder of Perempuan Level Up), Vibriyanti (Mompreneur, Founder of SmartMumsID), Prajna Dewantara (Artist & Survivor), and Gie Sanjaya (KBI Curator) as curators. In this discussion, experts and practitioners shared their insights on how proper sex education can equip children and teenagers with knowledge and understanding of personal boundaries, their bodies, and how to protect themselves from sexual abuse.
The Exhibition Tour program offers visitors a guided exploration of the artworks, led by facilitators. This tour is designed to enhance the artistic experience and foster direct dialogue with the thought-provoking pieces on display.
