Komunitas Salihara

Opened in 2008, Komunitas Salihara is the first privately funded multidisciplinary arts centre in Indonesia. It was established by a group of writers, artists, journalists, and art lovers living in Jakarta, as a new incarnation of Komunitas Utan Kayu; a small arts collective which was started in 1996 and was active both as an arts enclave and a centre for resistance during the last years of the New Order era.

Komunitas Salihara is an arts and cultural centre that is particularly interested in innovative, cutting-edge ideas and works. They hold regular programmes including performances, exhibitions, readings, lectures and discussions. They are also interested in collaborative programmes that transcend the boundaries of art and expand networks between artists, art institutions, and the public, both local and international. Each year, they present 80-120 programmes consisting of performing arts (music, theatre, dance), visual arts, literature, lectures and discussions.