Albert Yonathan Setyawan

Albert Yonathan Setyawan is a notable contemporary artist hailing from Indonesia, born in 1983. He has established himself as a significant figure in the realm of art, with his creative endeavors primarily based in Tokyo, Japan. Setyawan’s artistic exploration delves into themes of repetition and patterns in everyday life. . His multidisciplinary approach encompasses various artistic mediums such as drawing, multimedia installation, performance, video documentation and ceramics.

After completing his undergraduate studies, he pursued a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Visual Art from the Bandung Institute of Technology in Indonesia. Following the completion of his MFA, Setyawan’s pursuit of artistic excellence led him to Kyoto, Japan. In Kyoto, he continued his academic journey and research in the field of contemporary ceramic art at Kyoto Seika University. Setyawan’s participation in significant exhibitions further cements his status as a noteworthy artist in the global art scene. His inclusion in the 55th Venice Biennale in 2013, a renowned international art event, signifies his international recognition and contribution to contemporary art discourse. Additionally, his involvement in exhibitions such as “SUNSHOWER: Contemporary Art from Southeast Asia 1980s to Now” at the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo in 2017 and “Contemporary Worlds: Indonesia” at the National Gallery of Australia in 2019 underscores his participation in prominent platforms that celebrate and showcase contemporary Southeast Asian and Indonesian art.

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