At a press conference at the National Gallery here on Kids Biennale Indonesia, a program that involves children in artistic practices and reflections on social issues, she said that the ministry fully supports the activity since it has a very strategic approach.
“(During the activity) Children are given space to engage in dialogue through art, expressing fears and anxieties that might go unspoken,” she explained.
She said that Kids Biennale Indonesia is an inclusive art platform that addresses pressing issues faced by children today, such as bullying, self-identity, and environmental concerns.
According to Nurjadin, museums and cultural heritage sites are no longer merely places for preserving or exhibiting artworks, but must serve as agents of change that have a meaningful impact on the future.
Through the activity, the Culture Ministry is seeking to ensure that cultural spaces remain dynamic, open, and inclusive, particularly for young people who will shape the nation’s future.
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“Art has the power to serve as a meaningful medium for dialogue, and as a tool to build children’s confidence and social awareness from an early age,” she said.
She informed that the Museum and Cultural Heritage Management Agency, which now operates under a public service agency (BLU) status, currently manages 19 museums and 34 cultural heritage sites across Indonesia.
Under the BLU framework, its management is being directed toward financial independence and directly supporting the community.
She said that similar collaborations will continue to be expanded as part of the ministry’s support for the advancement of arts and culture.
“We are very open to further partnerships. We may even provide more spaces in our museums for similar activities so that more children can take part,” she added.
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