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Dadang Christanto: Violence-inspired works of art

Rachmi Diyah Larasati with the photo of Dadang Christanto at the National Portrait Gallery, Canberra

Rachmi Diyah Larasati with the photo of Dadang Christanto at the National Portrait Gallery, Canberra Source: Supplied

He is known for artworks that depicting social violence. Face, head, and blood are often part of his work. Why?


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By Tia Ardha

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He is known for artworks that depicting social violence. Face, head, and blood are often part of his work. Why?


On 3 June, artist Dadang Christanto's photo was reassembled at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra. Previously, one of Dadang's works - the head - was installed permanently at the Sculpture Garden National Gallery of Australia. Artist, who argues that art is a universal language, admits that he is made uneasy by violent themes.


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