Get on the Angkot!
By Najwa Karima
About Art Exhibition
IDFEST 2026 debuts its first-ever Art Exhibition, inviting artists to explore Indonesian heritage through five subthemes: South Sulawesi, Folklore, Textiles and Crafts, Nature and Space, and Daily Life.
Whether digital or traditional, this is your chance to bring Indonesian culture to life and showcase your work on an international stage at Universiti Malaya.
Art Gallery
Discover original artwork created by our talented participants at IDFest's first-ever art exhibition.
Sapi Mooo
By Farras Rahima
Our Theme,
Indonesian Culture
Explore the themes below and choose one as the inspiration for your artwork. Each theme represents a different aspect of Indonesian culture and everyday life.
01
South Sulawesi
Discover the culture, traditions, and heritage of South Sulawesi. Take inspiration from its history, landscapes, and distinctive cultural identity.
02
Nature and Space
Draw inspiration from Indonesia's natural landscapes and surroundings. Interpret its mountains, oceans, cities, and environments through your own perspective.
03
Folklore
Bring Indonesian myths, legends, and traditional stories to life. Give these stories your own creative interpretation through art.
04
Textiles and Crafts
Celebrate Indonesia's traditional textiles, patterns, and crafts. Take inspiration from their colors, forms, techniques, and cultural meanings.
05
Daily Life
Capture the everyday life, traditions, and experiences found across Indonesia. Interpret Indonesian food, celebrations, routines, people, and places in your own way.
Submission Categories
Submit your work under Modern Art or Traditional Art, each with its own theme and eligibility.
Modern Art
Participants are open to all people
- Illustration
- Animation
- Comic
Traditional Art
Exclusive to Indonesian students studying in Kuala Lumpur.
- Painting
- Drawing
Why Submit?
InternationalExposure
Your work showcased to a diverse audience at Universiti Malaya
ExclusivePerks
Receive special event privileges and various artist perks.
OfficialRecognition
Get your work featured in our official showcase and Art Gallery.
!Submissions close 30 September 2026
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