Olafur Eliasson: Your curious journey

Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art in Nusantara (MACAN) presents Olafur Eliasson: Your curious journey, a traveling exhibition by the Icelandic-Danish artist. This marks the Indonesian stop of the renowned artist’s traveling exhibition and his first major solo presentation in the country. The exhibition arrived in Jakarta as part of the Asia Pacific tour that has included exhibitions at Singapore Art Museum, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, and will conclude at the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design in Manila in 2026.

Olafur Eliasson is celebrated for his works that explore the way we perceive our environments. He has been exhibiting in major museums and public spaces worldwide since 1997. His installations transform the intangible into sensory experiences, heightening awareness of space, light, and movement. Beyond its captivating aesthetics, his practice engages deeply with contemporary audiences through a sustained commitment to social and environmental issues, making his art both visually compelling and relevant. 

Olafur Eliasson: Your curious journey  illuminates how natural phenomena and objects possess their own form of agency, transcending their traditional passive roles as mere subjects of observation. Through dynamic collaborations with elements, such as light, water, fog, and even invisible forces like magnetism, Eliasson creates immersive environments where forms, shadows, sensations, and rhythm come to life. 

Nature is the main inspiration of Eliasson’s works. Thus, the journey is also about embracing ecological awareness and celebrating diverse cultural perspectives. It’s a powerful reminder that small actions ripple through the universe, shaping its ongoing story. Your curious journey offers a special opportunity to witness how nature communicates through signs and signals, urging us as humans to remember our responsibilities, recognize our limits, and deepen the ongoing relationship with the ecological world.