Tour de Djokdja No. 32 / I: Jogja Mural

Tour de Djokdja No. 32 / I: Jogja MuralWednesday, 28 March 2007

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Tour de Djokdja No. 32 / I: Jogja Mural

Wednesday, 28 March 2007

Since 2002, some places in Yogyakarta are decorated with murals. Those places look like to be given new nuances as well as being preserved. Tour de Djokdja this edition with the theme of "Jogja Murals" invites you to explore the corners of this culture city that are decorated with murals created by Apotik Komik, a community of mural artists in Yogyakarta, and collaborative works with mural artists from San Fransisco through Sama-Sama/Together Project.

The Lempuyangan flyover under which parents and little children spend the afternoon watching the train passing by, invites you to enjoy fun murals. Meanwhile, Galeria crossroad reminds you of the history of the place through the murals depicting allusions for the gamblers. Finally, Permata movie theatre that has been operating since 1940s invites you to admire the work of Aaron Noble, a muralist from America who created "Matahari" (The Sun), his imaginary superhero character.

Bon Voyage!

  • Mural Park under the Lempuyangan Flyover
    The space under the Lempuyangan flyover that is famous as the place for little children to imagine of riding train now becomes more colourful. Various works of mural make this place not only as a pleasant playground, but also as a beautiful mural park.

  • The Story of the Mural at Galeria Crossroad
    A piece of story about Galeria crossroad can be known by looking at the mural at one of its corners. The mural tells about the gambling activity that was often done and the sticking of advertisement posters in the area.

  • "Matahari" (The Sun) in the Twilight of Permata Theatre
    Permata theatre that was founded in 1940s seems to be made younger by Aaron Noble, a muralist from San Fransisco. The mural work entitled "The Sun" looks like shining the twilight of Permata theatre.

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