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Art Jakarta Papers: Elevating Paper as Contemporary Practice

  Set to take place on 6–8 February 2026, Art Jakarta Papers marks an important new chapter in Indonesia’s contemporary art landscape. Conceived as a focused offshoot of Art Jakarta, this dedicated fair places the spotlight on paper as a primary artistic medium, challenging long-held assumptions about its fragility and positioning it firmly within the contemporary market. From drawings, prints, and works on paper to sculptures and installations that push material boundaries, Art Jakarta Papers offers a nuanced exploration of how artists engage with paper today. Rather than treating it as preparatory or secondary, the fair foregrounds paper as a site of experimentation, intimacy, and conceptual rigor. This approach opens space for collectors and audiences to engage more closely with process, mark-making, and material sensitivity. Held just months after Art Jakarta 2025, the fair builds on the momentum of the main event while carving out a distinct identity—one that encourages slower...