Art Jakarta Gardens 2026 returned to Hutan Kota by Plataran from 5 to 10 May 2026 for its fifth edition. The fair brought together 26 galleries and 31 outdoor sculptures, pairing a garden route with presentations inside two pavilions. The invitation-only opening took place on 5 May, followed by public days from 6 to 10 May.
At Gardens, looking at art also meant looking at its surroundings. Trees, lawns, and the skyline framed the outdoor works, while the pavilions offered a more focused encounter with painting, objects, and gallery programmes from Indonesia and elsewhere in Asia.
ISA Art Gallery presented eighteen artists under Methods of in/Tending, approaching artistic practice through care, cultivation, and intention. Its selection included Audya Amalia’s 501 Hz (2026), Sinta Tantra, Ida Lawrence, Arahmaiani, and Yuki Nakayama, among others. Srisasanti’s programme included Sunaryo’s Banteng Taurus, giving the outdoor route another distinctive sculptural presence.
The wider programme extended into performance and collaborative installations. Mulyana’s knitted Tentacles of Wealth reworked the octopus form associated with his Mogus practice, while Solagua (Sun and Water), developed with .this/PLAY and iForte Energi, connected installation art with solar energy.
For a further look at the region’s gallery calendar, our guide to art fairs in Asia in early 2027 follows three different scenes, beginning with Singapore and continuing to Delhi and Tokyo.
Art Jakarta Gardens 2026
Sculpture, gallery discoveries and a garden in the city
5 May 2026 - 10 May 2026
Hutan Kota by Plataran, Jl. Pintu Gelora V No. 54–55, Gelora, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta 10270, Indonesia
Mission:
To connect contemporary art with an outdoor urban environment, bringing galleries, artists, and visitors together through sculpture and gallery presentations.
Organizer:
Art Jakarta / PT Artindo Jakarta Seni Kini
Art Jakarta Gardens 2026 combined an accessible outdoor sculpture route with focused gallery presentations. Its appeal lay in the dialogue between artworks and a living park, as well as programs such as ISA Art Gallery’s Methods of in/Tending, which connected the artistic process with care and cultivation.
The 2026 fair has concluded. The 5 May opening was invitation-only; public admission was from 6 to 10 May. Public hours were 1–9 pm on 6–8 May and 11 am–9 pm on 9–10 May. For future editions, check the organiser’s newly issued ticket terms and prices.
The venue lies within the Gelora Bung Karno area in Senayan, central Jakarta. Istora Mandiri MRT station is a convenient approach, followed by a walk through the complex. For taxis and ride-hailing, enter Hutan Kota by Plataran and check the event entrance before travelling. Allow extra time during central Jakarta’s busy traffic periods.
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The Gardens format gives Art Jakarta a dedicated outdoor setting, distinct from its main fair. Its fifth edition in 2026 continued to combine a sculpture garden and two indoor pavilions. Rather than a single sequence of booths, the format invited visitors to alternate between gallery displays and works encountered in the park.
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