Indonesia Enhances Arts Ecosystem Through Community-Led Cultural Spaces

RRI.CO.ID, Bandung - Indonesia's Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening the country's arts and museum ecosystem by supporting community-driven cultural initiatives. He made the remarks during a visit to NuArt Sculpture Park in Bandung, West Java, on Friday July 3, 2026.

According to a press release received by RRI Voice of Indonesia on Monday July 6, the visit was part of the Ministry of Culture's broader effort to foster collaboration with museums, art spaces, and cultural communities to enhance Indonesia's cultural competitiveness on the global stage. During the visit, Fadli toured renowned sculptor Nyoman Nuarta's collection, as well as the park's gallery, performance venue, and museum facilities currently under development.

Fadli said NuArt Sculpture Park demonstrates how independently developed cultural spaces can make meaningful contributions to Indonesia's cultural advancement. "Initiatives such as NuArt Sculpture Park represent a tangible contribution to the nation's cultural development. It is not merely a museum showcasing the masterpieces of Nyoman Nuarta, but also a cultural space that illustrates how art preserves the nation's journey while inspiring future generations," he said.

He noted that cultural spaces serve not only as venues for exhibiting works of art, but also as centers for learning, public appreciation, and creative collaboration. Fadli conveyed strengthening Indonesia's cultural ecosystem requires close cooperation between the government, local communities, and artists.

Fadli also praised Nyoman Nuarta's decades-long dedication to creating monumental works that have become national landmarks. "Mr. Nyoman Nuarta has never stopped creating. This is the kind of spirit we hope will continue to grow among Indonesian artists," he said.

He added that Nyoman Nuarta's works—including the Garuda Wisnu Kencana monument in Bali, installations in Indonesia's future capital Nusantara, Mandalika, the National Museum of Indonesia, and other public spaces have made significant contributions to the development of Indonesian visual arts. Fadli emphasized that the more artists take the initiative to establish independent cultural spaces, the stronger the country's cultural ecosystem will become.

Meanwhile, Nyoman Nuarta said the development of NuArt Sculpture Park was driven by his vision of creating an arts center that could accommodate a wide range of artistic disciplines, particularly in Bandung, a city known for its vibrant creative community. "Bandung needs a well-equipped art center. I hope this place will become a shared home where artists can create, exhibit, and collaborate, while also serving as a model for other regions to develop dynamic cultural spaces," he said.

NuArt Sculpture Park is widely recognized as one of Indonesia's leading contemporary art destinations, integrating a museum, gallery, performance venue, and public interaction space within a single cultural complex. The Ministry of Culture said it will continue strengthening partnerships with museums, cultural communities, and art spaces across the country as part of its efforts to build an inclusive, sustainable, and globally competitive cultural ecosystem.