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This is the Affandi's biografi list as a personal and his performance during his life.

1957 - 1958

Affandi received a scholarship in studying an art educational method from the government of the United States. He lived there for 4 years.

 

During in the United States, he held a single exhibition at the World House Galleries, Press Club, New York. He also held an exhibition at San Francisco.

1960

He held an exhibition in Washington D.C., US.

1962

Become a Visiting Professor in art science of Ohio State University, Colombus, Ohio.

1967

He made a wall painting (Mural) in Jefferson Hall, East West Center University, Hawaai.

1969
  • He received an Art Gift and Gold Medal from the Ministry of Education and Culture of Indonesia. He officially became a Honoris Member for the rest of his life at Academy in Jakarta.
  • He was choosen as a chairman in International Art Plastic Association (IAPA) for three years in Indonesia. IAPA is an international organization beneath the UNESCO.

1973

He pointed by Indonesian government to represent Indonesia in Biennale Exhibition in Sydney, Australia.

1974

He received a Doctor Honoris Causa from the University of Singapore.

1977
  • He received an International Peace Reward in 1977 from Dag Hammarskjoeld Foundation and he also received a Grand Master in San Marzano building, Florence, Itali.
  • He became a member of Human Rights Academy from the Center Committee of Diplomatic Academy of Peace "Pax Mundi" in Castelo San Marzano, Florence, Itali.
  • He went to Mecca with his wife to perform a pilgrimage.
1978

In August 1978, he received "Bintang Jasa Utama" appreciation from the Presiden of Indonesia for his big contribution to the Indonesian in several sector.

1979
  • He held an exhibition together with his daughter, Kartika, in Victoria, Australia.
  • In 1979 - 1985, he held a family exhibition in Medan, Surabaya, Jakarta, and Bandung with P.T. B.A.T as a sponsorship.
1984

He was pointed to represent Indonesia to held a single exhibition in Houston, Texas in an art festival and Indonesian creative handmade in Houston, Texas, US.

1985

For the first time, he held a joint-exhibition with three famous painters: S. Soedjojono, R. Basuki Abdullah RA., and himself. This exhibition was held at Pasar Seni Jaya Ancol Gallery, Jakarta. This exhibition was named "Pameran Besar Tiga Warna Seni Lukis Indonesia."

1986

He became a member of ISI Donatur Council, Yogyakarta.
He held a single exhibition at Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta and also held a joint-exhibition in pasar Seni Jaya Ancol Gallery, Jakarta with Kartika, Nashar, S. Sulebar, and Nunung S.

1987

At his 80s anniversary, he held an Affandi's Painting Restropektif Exhibition at Seni Rupa Exhibition Building that organized by General Director of Education and Culture Department. He also held a family exhibition with Maryati and Kartika at Hotel Panghegar, Bandung.

1988

He held a family exhibition in Surabaya Post, Surabaya.

1989
  • A family exhibition at Museum Denpasar, BaliPameran keluarga di Denpasar Museum, Bali.
  • A family exhibition at Taman Ismail Marzuki Gallery, Jakarta.

In 23 Mei 1990 at 4.30 PM, Affandi passed away and rest in peace forever in his own house. He also graved in Affandi Museum Complex at Jl. Solo 167 Yogyakarta.