Traveldiva – Since it was officially opened to the public in 2000, NuArt Sculpture Park is able to attract the attention of thousands of Indonesian art lovers. Recorded, During 2023 exist 27.107 people come to the gardens and art spaces as wide as 4 hectare located in the city of Bandung.
There is an increasing trend of 5,6% compared to annual visits 2022 as much 25.622 people up evenly, a garden whose entire area is filled 110 Nyoman Nuarta's work is able to attract visits 2.259 people per month.
The high level of public interest in visiting the park, which was founded and managed personally by sculptor Nyoman Nuarta, also shows the level of public appreciation for the works of art at NuArt Sculpture Park., as one of the largest sculpture parks in Indonesia.
“We are very happy to see the statistics of increasing visitors to NuArt, because this park is apparently able to encourage and inspire people to appreciate works of fine art," said Anya Madiadipoera, Artist Representative Nyoman Nuarta & Space Director NuArt.
According to Anya, this increase is a positive thing not only for works of art, but also for society, because appreciation of works of art can provide visual satisfaction, but it also brings a number of significant benefits for art lovers and connoisseurs.
“To be involved in appreciating works of art certainly requires critical and analytical thinking. Through understanding the historical context, meaning , and techniques used by artists, a person can develop critical thinking skills,said Anya. “This process helps us observe, analyze, and concludes a work of art, which is also useful in many aspects of life,"He added.
NuArt is committed to developing fine arts in Indonesia by nurturing young talents to contribute to the development of fine arts in Indonesia. “We are aware that the art world needs regeneration, For this reason, we hope that the facilities at NuArt will provide encouragement for the country's artistic talents to create,”
“NuArt opens up opportunities for artists to exhibit their works and create works at the Terrace Gallery, wide 200 square meter,"He said
Anya added, to further encourage the development of Indonesian fine arts, NuArt collaborates directly with artists or art groups and collaborates with several other cultural institutions to hold events at the Terrace Gallery, such as Maranatha University, Goethe Institut, The British Council, and the Indonesian Franchise Institute.
On 19 August to 1 October 2023 NuArt Sculpture Park collaborates with the Indonesian Society of Botanical Artists (IDSBA), held a botanical art exhibition, Variety of Indonesian Flora 4, bertajuk Spreading the Beauty of Nature.
At the event, there were Open Studio and Art Jam sessions where botanical artists 'practiced' directly in the exhibition space and interacted with visitors.. Meanwhile at the Art Jam session, a community connected to fine arts and science, including Genbi (Generation Biology), Colts (Watercolor Painting Community), Black Line Drawing Community, Bandung Sketchwalk, and KPA Biocita Formica share information according to their expertise, continued making collaborative works together.
A number of important national figures who have visited NuArt Sculpture Park include, President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo and a number of ministers in the Advanced Indonesia Cabinet, among others; BUMN Minister Erick Thohir, PUPR Minister Basuki Hadimuljono, Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung. Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi.
French Ambassador Fabien Penone, West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil, Chairman of the Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly Bambang Soesatyo, and Prof. Rhenald Kasali, Ph.D is another figure who has visited NuArt Sculpture Park and expressed his appreciation for the works on display.
