The Art Jakarta fair in early October was a testament to the resilience of the Indonesian art market, proceeding without a hitch despite a turbulent backdrop.
Just weeks before the fair, Jakarta was rocked by widespread protests against a government decision to grant generous allowances to lawmakers, resulting in 10 deaths, thousands of arrests and the deadliest unrest in Indonesia for over two decades.
Yet, from October 3 to 5, the 15th edition of the fair was buzzing, with no sign of the political turmoil.
