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== About us ==
== Hyphen— ==
Pardon the language mix. When we write essays, or even introductory text, we tend to write in our native, ''bahasa Indonesia''. But for this wiki, you'll read more in English.
 
===One-liner===
Since 2011, [[Project:About|Hyphen—]] is a research initiative that puts forward curiosity and common wellbeing as the estuary of artistic practices.
 
===Sepatah===
Sejak 2011, Hyphen— adalah prakarsa penelitian yang mengedepankan rasa penasaran dan kesejahteraan hidup bersama sebagai muara dari kerja-kerja kesenian.
[[File:Hyphen group photo 2025.jpeg|200px|right|thumb|Photo taken by M. Ilham SAM, courtesy of Hyphen—, 2025.]]
[[File:Hyphen group photo 2025.jpeg|200px|right|thumb|Photo taken by M. Ilham SAM, courtesy of Hyphen—, 2025.]]


===About us===
[[Ratna Mufida]], [[Pitra Hutomo]], and [[Grace Samboh]] co-initiated Hyphen— in 2011 as a sustainable conversational space regarding aesthetic practices. Not long after, that space expanded through engagement in various artistic activities, including exhibition-making, various forms of publishing, archiving, research, open-ended conversations, karaoke, barbecue nights, feasts, etcetera. Hyphen— aims to put forward curiosity and people’s common wellbeing as the estuary of artistic practices. They were joined by [[Akmalia Rizqita “Chita”]] and [[Rachel K. Surijata]] (in 2020); as well as [[Ruhaeni Intan]] and [[Andri Setiawan]] (in 2023).
[[Ratna Mufida]], [[Pitra Hutomo]], and [[Grace Samboh]] co-initiated Hyphen— in 2011 as a sustainable conversational space regarding aesthetic practices. Not long after, that space expanded through engagement in various artistic activities, including exhibition-making, various forms of publishing, archiving, research, open-ended conversations, karaoke, barbecue nights, feasts, etcetera. Hyphen— aims to put forward curiosity and people’s common wellbeing as the estuary of artistic practices. They were joined by [[Akmalia Rizqita “Chita”]] and [[Rachel K. Surijata]] (in 2020); as well as [[Ruhaeni Intan]] and [[Andri Setiawan]] (in 2023).


They currently play with explorations on the practices of ''Indonesia New Art Movement (1975-1989)'', ''Kustiyah (1935-2012)'', and ''Danarto (1940-2018)''; exhibition histories surrounding ''Kesenian Indonesia (Indonesian Art, 1955)'', ''BINAL Experimental Arts (1992)'', ''Contemporary Art Exhibition of the Non-Aligned Countries (1995)''; while attempting to unravel Indonesia’s so-called national history through its official visual representations.
They currently play with explorations on the practices of ''Indonesia New Art Movement (1975-1989)'', ''Kustiyah (1935-2012)'', and ''Danarto (1940-2018)''; exhibition histories surrounding ''Kesenian Indonesia (Indonesian Art, 1955)'', ''BINAL Experimental Arts (1992)'', ''Contemporary Art Exhibition of the Non-Aligned Countries (1995)''; while attempting to unravel Indonesia’s so-called national history through its official visual representations.
===Tentang kami===
[[Ratna Mufida]], [[Pitra Hutomo]], dan [[Grace Samboh]] menggagas Hyphen—, pada 2011, sebagai ruang percakapan yang berkesinambungan mengenai masa lalu praktik estetik di sekitar mereka. Tak berapa lama kemudian, Hyphen— memperluas ruang percakapan tsb dengan melibatkan diri dalam beragam kegiatan artistik mulai dari pembuatan pameran, bermacam penerbitan, kerja pengarsipan dan penelitian, percakapan terbuka, karaoke, bakar-bakar serta makan-makan, dan lain sebagainya. Cita-cita Hyphen— adalah mengedepankan rasa penasaran dan kesejahteraan hidup bersama sebagai muara dari kerja-kerja kesenian. Sejak 2020, [[Akmalia Rizqita “Chita”]] dan [[Rachel K. Surijata]] ikut bergerak bersama Hyphen—; demikian juga [[Ruhaeni Intan]] dan [[Andri Setiawan]] (2023).
Sekarang, mereka berulang-alik antara kerja penelusuran praktek artistik ''Seni Rupa Baru (1975-1989)'', ''Kustiyah (1935-2012)'', dan ''Danarto (1940-2018)''; sejarah penyelenggaraan pameran ''Kesenian Indonesia (1955)'', ''BINAL Experimental Arts (1992)'', dan pameran ''Seni Kontemporer Negara-negara Non-Blok (1995)''; sembari berusaha mengaji apa yang disebut sebagai sejarah nasional Indonesia melalui benda-benda kerupaan.
==Around now==
Currently, we are finalising two monographs, one of ''Danarto (1940-2018)'' and another of ''Kustiyah (1935-2012)''; cooking up our curatorial contributions for [https://www.singaporeartmuseum.sg/Art-Events/Exhibitions/Singapore-Biennale-2025 Singapore Biennale 2025: pure intentions]; compiling Danarto's children stories and hopefully publishing it into a book; getting ready for the launch of Danarto dkk.'s English translation of Danarto's short stories on and around Palestine (1968-2009) ''From Jerusalem to Armageddon'' that will be published the journal [https://southeastofnow.com Southeast of Now]; whilst translating a selection of texts from [https://learningpalestine.net learningpalestine.net] to bahasa Indonesia to be broadcasted at [https://www.radioalhara.net Radio Alhara] every first Wednesday of the month with [https://www.instagram.com/nayamullah Nayamullah Station].
Recent archival showcases and research presentations includes ''A roundabout: Blooming mementos, towards monument'' as part of [https://www.jimthompsonartcenter.org/exhibitions/the-shattered-worlds-micro-narratives-from-the-ho-chi-minh-trail-to-the-great-steppe The shattered worlds: Micro narratives from the Ho Chi Minh Trail to The Great Steppe] in Jim Thompson Art Center & Bangkok Art & Culture Center (2025); ''Taman Bacaan Danarto: ARCUS'' in their [https://www.arcus-project.com/en/event/2024-open-studios/ 2024 Open Studios], at ARCUS, Moriya (2024); and ''As if there is no sun'' that won the [https://carnegieart.org/international/2022-carnegie-international/prize-winners/ Fine Prize Award] at the 58th Carnegie International, Pittsburgh (2022).


==We are==
==We are==
[[File:2025 Hyphen group photo.jpeg|200px|right|thumb|Photo taken by M. Ilham SAM, courtesy of Hyphen—, 2025.]]


===[[Ratna Mufida]]===
===[[Ratna Mufida]]===


RATNA MUFIDA (b. 1979, Kediri) enjoys working and playing around with her close friends at Hyphen— while doing research, curatorial, managerial, and administrative work all at once. With them, she takes a round-trip journey through the knowledge that are rooted in practices and works of a number of artists in Indonesia from the past. Through this journey, she explores the potential of reading and practicing this knowledge in the context of today’s art practice. Sometimes, she also thinks about the issue of the welfare of art workers in Indonesia.
Art worker, researcher.


===[[Pitra Hutomo]]===
===[[Pitra Hutomo]]===


PITRA HUTOMO (b. 1984, Jakarta, they/them) works as a knowledge management facilitator for civil society groups. They use art and technology to open conversations about ecological crises, human rights enforcement, group well-being and growth, as well as the security and safety of human rights defenders. Pitra is involved in art collectives and feminist activism such as Hyphen—Peretas, TaskForce KBGO, Biyung Indonesia. Until January 2024 they is a member of the Advisory Council of the Creative Industries and Media Workers Union Organization (SINDIKASI).
Knowledge management facilitator for civil society groups.


===[[Grace Samboh]]===
===[[Grace Samboh]]===


GRACE SAMBOH (b. 1984, Jakarta) believes that everyone needs at least three copies of themselves. Through research, writing, and curatorial work, she jigs within the existing elements of the arts scene around her for she considers the claim that Indonesia is lacking art infrastructure, especially the state-owned or state run as something outdated. She believes that curating is about understanding and making at the same time. She is attached to Hyphen— and affiliated to RUBANAH Underground Hub. She’s logs her writings at gracesamboh.net
Writer, researcher, program director for [http://www.rubanahundergroundhub.art RUBANAH Underground Hub].


===[[Akmalia Rizqita “Chita”]]===
===[[Akmalia Rizqita “Chita”]]===


AKMALIA RIZQITA (b. 1996, Jakarta) or better known as ‘Chita’, channels her interests in art organization through working in art spaces and organizing various art programs. She worked as a gallery manager at RUBANAH Underground Hub, Jakarta from 2018 to 2023, and was a member of the curatorial team of “Jakarta Biennale 2021: ESOK”. Currently she explores her curiosity about various visual forms with the research group Hyphen—.
Researcher, comic artist.


===[[Rachel K. Surijata]]===
===[[Rachel K. Surijata]]===


RACHEL K. SURIJATA (b. 1997, Jakarta) believes that liking cute things doesn’t make her shallow. She is currently learning to write whilst doing managerial, coordination, and curatorial work. Having the nose for navigating various archival sources, she enjoys cataloging archives and doing research with her friends at Hyphen—, especially through karaoke as well as barbecue. She completed her BA in Anthropology and Media from Goldsmiths, University of London in 2019 and currently lives and works in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Art worker, researcher.


===[[Ruhaeni Intan]]===
===[[Ruhaeni Intan]]===


RUHAENI INTAN (b. 1995, Pati) made her debut as a novelist when her first novel, Arapaima, was published by Buku Mojok in 2019. Apart from writing fiction, she also works as a freelance writer in various media and currently writes for Tirto.id. Her enthusiasm in literature got her involved in Perkawanan Perempuan Menulis, which is known as a feminist-based literature collective. Now, she is preparing her third novel while continuing to juggling between fiction and non-fiction text that already owns her soul.
Novelist, writer, researcher.


===[[Andri Setiawan]]===
===[[Andri Setiawan]]===


ANDRI SETIAWAN (b. 1996, Salatiga) strives to convey that histories, therefore politics, are public and private at the same time. He began writing for his university press and later on became invested in political histories, literature, and arts. Andri doesn't believe in the horoscope but he is a Gemini. He studied journalism at Satya Wacana Christian University and previously worked at Historia, a popular history magazine. Andri is now living in Yogyakarta and learning about archival work and how to brew good coffee at Hyphen—.
Writer, researcher.
 
==Our office==
Rukan details


==Research trajectories==
==Research trajectories==
===[[Indonesia New Art Movement (1975-1989)]]===
===[[Indonesia New Art Movement (1975-1989)]]===
Archiving and publishing a monograph on Gerakan Seni Rupa Baru Indonesia (1975-1989).
===[[Kus, et al.]]===
===[[Kus, et al.]]===
Research, archiving, artworks' database, and various publications on a possible peer group of artists born in 1930s, namely Kustiyah, Sriyani, Siti Ruliyati, and Kartika.
===[[Proses adalah ketika kita. (Process is when we.)]]===
===[[Proses adalah ketika kita. (Process is when we.)]]===
Looks into Danarto (b. 1940, Sragen; d. 2018, Jakarta).
===[[Sketches, stitches, and negotiations: Unravelling Indonesia’s national history through its visual representations]]===
===[[Sketches, stitches, and negotiations: Unravelling Indonesia’s national history through its visual representations]]===
Rethinking the visuals of the national history of Indonesia through historical dioramas that was made under the supervision of Edhi Sunarso (b. 1932, Salatiga; d. 2016, Yogyakarta).
===[[The planet from where we stand]]===
===[[The planet from where we stand]]===
Acknowledging past views on international engagements through Konferensi Asia Afrika (Asian-African Conference, Bandung, 1955) and its accompanying festivities; Jakarta-Paris 1959-1960 Exhibition (Jakarta, 1992), and Contemporary Art Exhibition from Non-Aligned Countries (Jakarta, 1995), amongst others.
==Our office==
[[File:Rukan depan.jpeg|200px|right|thumb|Where our library and collection is at.]]
This is not merely our postal (and shipping) address details, but also where we work–most of the times–and where we hang out and play.<br>
<br>
'''Rumah Kantor #Rukan<br>'''
Pugeran MJ II/331<br>
Suryodiningratan, Mantrijeron<br>
Kota Yogyakarta, DI Yogyakarta<br>
INDONESIA<br>
55141<br>
[https://goo.gl/maps/xVmLVMMrzVGJzHF29 Location in Google Maps]<br>
<br>
We have one guest room (for two) and another one (for one) that we sometimes rent out. Details are on [http://www.airbnb.com/h/rukan AirBNB], but we never really used the platform. So, if you are in need or interested, find a way to talk to us about it :)
==Reach us==
We're not too diligent in checking it, but we do have an Insta account [https://www.instagram.com/hyphendotwebdotid here].<br>
We definitely check our [mailto:hyphen.rpg@gmail.com email] :)
==[https://hyphen.web.id/blog/ Our blog]==
Sometimes, we also write articles about art and everything else. There are also translation works. You can check and read it here!

Latest revision as of 06:27, 8 January 2026

Hyphen—

Pardon the language mix. When we write essays, or even introductory text, we tend to write in our native, bahasa Indonesia. But for this wiki, you'll read more in English.

One-liner

Since 2011, Hyphen— is a research initiative that puts forward curiosity and common wellbeing as the estuary of artistic practices.

Sepatah

Sejak 2011, Hyphen— adalah prakarsa penelitian yang mengedepankan rasa penasaran dan kesejahteraan hidup bersama sebagai muara dari kerja-kerja kesenian.

Photo taken by M. Ilham SAM, courtesy of Hyphen—, 2025.

About us

Ratna Mufida, Pitra Hutomo, and Grace Samboh co-initiated Hyphen— in 2011 as a sustainable conversational space regarding aesthetic practices. Not long after, that space expanded through engagement in various artistic activities, including exhibition-making, various forms of publishing, archiving, research, open-ended conversations, karaoke, barbecue nights, feasts, etcetera. Hyphen— aims to put forward curiosity and people’s common wellbeing as the estuary of artistic practices. They were joined by Akmalia Rizqita “Chita” and Rachel K. Surijata (in 2020); as well as Ruhaeni Intan and Andri Setiawan (in 2023).

They currently play with explorations on the practices of Indonesia New Art Movement (1975-1989), Kustiyah (1935-2012), and Danarto (1940-2018); exhibition histories surrounding Kesenian Indonesia (Indonesian Art, 1955), BINAL Experimental Arts (1992), Contemporary Art Exhibition of the Non-Aligned Countries (1995); while attempting to unravel Indonesia’s so-called national history through its official visual representations.

Tentang kami

Ratna Mufida, Pitra Hutomo, dan Grace Samboh menggagas Hyphen—, pada 2011, sebagai ruang percakapan yang berkesinambungan mengenai masa lalu praktik estetik di sekitar mereka. Tak berapa lama kemudian, Hyphen— memperluas ruang percakapan tsb dengan melibatkan diri dalam beragam kegiatan artistik mulai dari pembuatan pameran, bermacam penerbitan, kerja pengarsipan dan penelitian, percakapan terbuka, karaoke, bakar-bakar serta makan-makan, dan lain sebagainya. Cita-cita Hyphen— adalah mengedepankan rasa penasaran dan kesejahteraan hidup bersama sebagai muara dari kerja-kerja kesenian. Sejak 2020, Akmalia Rizqita “Chita” dan Rachel K. Surijata ikut bergerak bersama Hyphen—; demikian juga Ruhaeni Intan dan Andri Setiawan (2023).

Sekarang, mereka berulang-alik antara kerja penelusuran praktek artistik Seni Rupa Baru (1975-1989), Kustiyah (1935-2012), dan Danarto (1940-2018); sejarah penyelenggaraan pameran Kesenian Indonesia (1955), BINAL Experimental Arts (1992), dan pameran Seni Kontemporer Negara-negara Non-Blok (1995); sembari berusaha mengaji apa yang disebut sebagai sejarah nasional Indonesia melalui benda-benda kerupaan.

Around now

Currently, we are finalising two monographs, one of Danarto (1940-2018) and another of Kustiyah (1935-2012); cooking up our curatorial contributions for Singapore Biennale 2025: pure intentions; compiling Danarto's children stories and hopefully publishing it into a book; getting ready for the launch of Danarto dkk.'s English translation of Danarto's short stories on and around Palestine (1968-2009) From Jerusalem to Armageddon that will be published the journal Southeast of Now; whilst translating a selection of texts from learningpalestine.net to bahasa Indonesia to be broadcasted at Radio Alhara every first Wednesday of the month with Nayamullah Station.

Recent archival showcases and research presentations includes A roundabout: Blooming mementos, towards monument as part of The shattered worlds: Micro narratives from the Ho Chi Minh Trail to The Great Steppe in Jim Thompson Art Center & Bangkok Art & Culture Center (2025); Taman Bacaan Danarto: ARCUS in their 2024 Open Studios, at ARCUS, Moriya (2024); and As if there is no sun that won the Fine Prize Award at the 58th Carnegie International, Pittsburgh (2022).

We are

Photo taken by M. Ilham SAM, courtesy of Hyphen—, 2025.

Ratna Mufida

Art worker, researcher.

Pitra Hutomo

Knowledge management facilitator for civil society groups.

Grace Samboh

Writer, researcher, program director for RUBANAH Underground Hub.

Akmalia Rizqita “Chita”

Researcher, comic artist.

Rachel K. Surijata

Art worker, researcher.

Ruhaeni Intan

Novelist, writer, researcher.

Andri Setiawan

Writer, researcher.

Research trajectories

Indonesia New Art Movement (1975-1989)

Archiving and publishing a monograph on Gerakan Seni Rupa Baru Indonesia (1975-1989).

Kus, et al.

Research, archiving, artworks' database, and various publications on a possible peer group of artists born in 1930s, namely Kustiyah, Sriyani, Siti Ruliyati, and Kartika.

Proses adalah ketika kita. (Process is when we.)

Looks into Danarto (b. 1940, Sragen; d. 2018, Jakarta).

Sketches, stitches, and negotiations: Unravelling Indonesia’s national history through its visual representations

Rethinking the visuals of the national history of Indonesia through historical dioramas that was made under the supervision of Edhi Sunarso (b. 1932, Salatiga; d. 2016, Yogyakarta).

The planet from where we stand

Acknowledging past views on international engagements through Konferensi Asia Afrika (Asian-African Conference, Bandung, 1955) and its accompanying festivities; Jakarta-Paris 1959-1960 Exhibition (Jakarta, 1992), and Contemporary Art Exhibition from Non-Aligned Countries (Jakarta, 1995), amongst others.

Our office

Where our library and collection is at.

This is not merely our postal (and shipping) address details, but also where we work–most of the times–and where we hang out and play.

Rumah Kantor #Rukan
 Pugeran MJ II/331
Suryodiningratan, Mantrijeron
Kota Yogyakarta, DI Yogyakarta
INDONESIA
55141
Location in Google Maps

We have one guest room (for two) and another one (for one) that we sometimes rent out. Details are on AirBNB, but we never really used the platform. So, if you are in need or interested, find a way to talk to us about it :)

Reach us

We're not too diligent in checking it, but we do have an Insta account here.
We definitely check our email :)

Our blog

Sometimes, we also write articles about art and everything else. There are also translation works. You can check and read it here!

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