About

The Affandi Museum is a collection of artworks by the Indonesian painting maestro, Affandi. Located at Jalan Laksda Adisucipto No. 167, Yogyakarta, this museum sits on the main road connecting Yogyakarta and Solo, on the west bank of the Gajahwong River. The unique building was designed by Affandi himself, featuring a roof that resembles a banana leaf and surrounded by various trees and flowers. Construction was completed in 1962, and it was inaugurated on December 15, 1973, by the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, Prof. Dr. Fuad Hasan.

The Affandi Museum has three main galleries:

• Gallery 1: Showcases Affandi’s works, including paintings, sculptures, sketches, and personal belongings.
• Gallery 2: Features landscape sketches and archives of Affandi’s artistic journey.
• Gallery 3: A temporary exhibition space that displays works from the Affandi family as well as various exhibition activities from many artists, both domestic and international.

In addition to the three main buildings, the Affandi Museum also offers a serene garden with shady trees and a site featuring Affandi’s bedroom on the top floor of the attic building or stilt house. There is also “Café Loteng” below, serving as a resting place for visitors. At Café Loteng, visitors can exchange their entrance tickets for soft drinks and purchase various souvenirs at the Affandi Museum Art Shop.

Affandi
The most valuable asset of this museum is the illustrious name of the Maestro, Affandi. Affandi’s name exudes an extraordinary image as a world-renowned master born in Indonesia. The reputation he built since the 1940s, through solo and group exhibitions in Indonesia and 15 other countries, has established his significant role in the history of art in Indonesia and Asia.

Affandi Museum Collection
The Affandi Museum houses a collection of around 300 paintings and sketches by Affandi, exhibited periodically. This collection includes significant works from various periods, such as:

• Early career paintings from the late 1930s
• Paintings from the Japanese occupation of Indonesia (1942-1945)
• The Indonesian independence revolution period
• Works created during travels in India in the 1950s
• Art produced in Europe and America

All these paintings are preserved in excellent condition.
In addition to his own works, Affandi also collected works by other artists, including paintings, sculptures, and statues. This collection features works by renowned Indonesian artists such as Basoeki Abdullah, S. Sudjojono, Nyoman Tjokot, Kartono Yudhokusumo, Kartika, and others.

Vision
The vision of the Affandi Museum is to serve as a center of creative inspiration for the cultural life of both Indonesian and global communities, based on the history and works of Affandi.

This vision reflects the goal of becoming an inclusive museum accessible to the widest possible audience, centered on the humanistic themes present in Affandi’s works and life. The core duties of the museum in pursuing this vision are:

• Preserving and managing the Affandi Museum and its collections
• Educating the public and expanding the cultural treasures of the Affandi Museum
• Enhancing expertise and providing information about Affandi’s collections and life history

Mission
The mission of the Affandi Museum outlines the approach to achieving its goals, based on the museum’s vision and core values while considering external and internal factors. This mission sets the direction for the Affandi Museum to be at the forefront of cultural preservation in a sustainable manner. The missions of the Affandi Museum are:

• Preserve and maintain the Affandi Museum and its collections.
• Advance understanding and appreciation of art in society through Affandi’s works.
• Provide services/education that position individuals as active, empowered, and multicultural subjects.
• Develop equal, synergistic, and mutual collaborations with institutions, both domestically and internationally, actively and sustainably.
• Enhance knowledge production that supports the synergy between art, science, and technology through Affandi’s works.
• Establish accountable, effective, and efficient museum governance.