Unlike previous editions of Jakarta Provoke!, which were held at Pos Bloc, this year's exhibition has moved to Menteng Park in Central Jakarta, occupying the site of the former Menteng Stadium, once the historic home ground and headquarters of Persija Jakarta.Founded in 2025 by artists Revoluta Syafri and Eko Banding under their creative platform Artpora, Provoke was established to provide Jakarta-based artists with a platform for creative expression. Following the success of its inaugural edition, this year's exhibition has expanded its lineup and moved entirely outdoors with support from the Jakarta Culture Office.
Running from July 17 to 26, the exhibition brings together 25 artists, each paired with a curator of their own choosing. Their site-specific works reflect the complexity and diversity of Jakarta's urban landscape, transforming the park into a sprawling contemporary art festival.
Many of the participating artists are established figures whose decades-long practices engage with socio-political, economic and environmental issues. Together, their works capture the city's daily rhythms, emotional tensions and layered social interactions.
The choice of venue adds another layer of meaning.
