Our curatorial approach strives for a different kind of collaborative model of resource use-in
economic terms but also with regard to ideas knowledge programs and innovations. - ruangrupa
The Indonesian word ruangrupa loosely translates as art space or spatial form. ruangrupa
organizes community art projects such as exhibitions festivals art labs workshops and
research projects and produces books magazines and online publications. ruangrupa's work is
based on a holistic social spatial and personal practice that is strongly rooted in Indonesian
culture where friendship solidarity and community are of central importance. In 2022
ruangrupa is curating documenta fifteen as the artistic director. In conversation with The
Collective Eye ruangrupa discuss their work and curatorial approach. The book is also the
first to offer a comprehensive overview of selected projects publications and other media the
collective employs in its visionary artistic as well as educational and political practice.
