Jakarta: Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan visited the National Gallery of Indonesia in Jakarta today, where he met with Indonesian Heritage Agency Executive Director Indira Estiyanti Nurjadin.
According to Saudi Press Agency, they discussed ongoing cultural cooperation and exchange between museum institutions in Saudi Arabia and Indonesia. Both parties explored opportunities to strengthen collaboration between the National Gallery of Indonesia and the Museum of World Cultures in the Kingdom through the exchange of expertise and the establishment of long-term loan programs.
Prince Bader also toured the gallery, which is considered one of Indonesia's leading cultural institutions. Established in 1999, the gallery houses more than 1,700 works of art, including oil paintings, sculptures, and a wide range of visual artworks.
The gallery consists of several main halls, including a permanent exhibition that traces the chronological development of Indonesian art from the 19th century. It also features rotating temporary exhibitions showcasing local and international artists, alongside dedicated spaces for educational programming such as workshops and seminars.