Olafur Eliasson's First Major Exhibition in Indonesia Coming Soon to MACAN Museum

Olafur Eliasson: Your curious journey will open to the public at the MACAN Museum in November 2025. The Icelandic-Danish artist will present three decades of his artistic practice—bringing together works on light, perception, and participation themes. Visitors are invited to engage their senses and reexamine the way they see, feel, and relate to the world around them. 

This exhibition marks the renowned artist's stop in Indonesia as part of his international tour, as well as his first major solo presentation here. The exhibition will be held in Jakarta as part of his Asia Pacific tour, which has previously been shown at the Singapore Art Museum, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, and will conclude at the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design in Manila in 2026.

Your curious journey at Museum MACAN features a diverse selection of works in various media, ranging from immersive installations and sculptures to paintings, photography, and video. These works reflect the main themes that form the basis of the artist's practice. Known for his exploration of perception and spatial experience, Eliasson challenges visitors to interact with the world in new ways. His work combines sensory exploration with crucial environmental discourse, inviting audiences to reflect on their own relationship with nature and the climate crisis. 

Visitors are invited to embark on a journey rich in discoveries, where art becomes a catalyst for reflection and action in the face of today's pressing global challenges.  At the MACAN Museum, this presentation offers a new perspective and deepens the dialogue between Olafur Eliasson's artistic practice and the museum's commitment to contemporary art in Southeast Asia.

Olafur Eliasson is widely known for his works that explore how we understand our surroundings, and since 1997 has exhibited his work in major museums and public spaces around the world. His installations transform the intangible into sensory experiences, sharpening our awareness of space, light, and movement. 

Beyond captivating aesthetics, his practice connects deeply with contemporary audiences through a sustained commitment to social and environmental issues, making his work visually stunning and relevant.

Photo Credit:

Taipei Fine Arts Museum, The Talks