Proud! 5 Artworks Of ISI Yogyakarta Displayed At The Prestigious Exhibition In Shanghai China

One of the works of the Yogyakarta ISI artist displayed in Shanghai, China (ANTARA/M. Irfan Ilmie)

YOGYAKARTA - The Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Shanghai, Deny Kurnia, expressed his pride for the artists of ISI Yogyakarta whose works were displayed at the most prestigious annual exhibition in the richest city in China.

According to him, the five works attracted the Shanghai Arts Collection Museum (SACM) as the organizer of the 11th International Exhibition of Traditional Fine Arts which was held from Thursday, June 10 yesterday.

There are 150 works of art from 24 countries displayed in the largest art museum in Shanghai. As Antara reported, quoted on Friday, June 11.

"Not only proud, but we also hope that the friendly cities that have been closely knitted between the City of Yogyakarta and the City of Shanghai can continue to involve educational and artistic institutions," said Deny accompanied by the executor of the Socio-Cultural Information Function of the Indonesian Consulate General in Shanghai, Wandi Adriano.

The Consul General also appreciated Garuda Indonesia in Yogyakarta and Singapore for helping to send the artwork via flights from Yogyakarta to Shanghai via Jakarta.

"Through Indonesia's participation in the event, it is hoped that it can enrich and strengthen Indonesia's branding among art lovers from Shanghai, as the heart of Chinese art," said the Consulate General.

In holding the exhibition, SACM collaborated with Shanghai Creative Industry to promote intercity relations and exchanges in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) corridor.