JIPFest announces its curatorial team ahead of the sixth edition. Chelsea Chua and Yoppy Pieter return as curators following the festival’s 2025 edition. They will host an open call and curatorial research to explore and shape the narrative on the festival theme, RESILIENCE, into exhibitions. Yoppy has worked in Indonesia’s photography creation and education for over a decade, while Chelsea brings multidisciplinary experience in producing programmes and exhibitions, and leading developmental initiatives across the region. Their expertise will spark insightful discussions on issues surrounding humans’ adaptability to endure hardship in life. Chelsea says “ I am looking forward to seeing
As hardship is a natural part of life itself, so does the quality to resist it—RESILIENCE.
Jakarta, 10 September 2025 — The Jakarta International Photo Festival (JIPFest) returns to its “first home” at Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), Cikini, Central Jakarta, for its fifth edition from 12-21 September 2025. With the theme COEXISTENCE, JIPFest 2025 will be a venue to explore how technology and photography influence each other and shape new realities in the digital age. This theme responds to the rapid development of technology, where photography is not just a tool for recording, but also a medium for interacting with these changes. This year, JIPFest was again selected as one of the 110 leading events in
Projection Night returns to JIPFest. The public screening program will feature a diverse photography and multimedia works, created by Indonesian as well as international artists. This year, Projection Night is located at the Galeri S. Sudjojono, Taman Ismail Marzuki. There will be three sessions during the weekend of the festival. To support the festival’s sustainability, JIPFest is implementing a ticket system with Daily Pass or 10-Day Passes to access the Exhibition, Indonesia Photo Fair, Projection Night, and all Talk Show programs at Galeri S. Sudjojono. SATURDAY, 13 September 2025, 19.00 – 20.00 WIB, S. SUDJOJONO GALLERYClick here to access Daily
From AI, photography practices in the commercial, documentary, and music worlds, to financial strategies, all will be discussed in the discussion program at JIPFest 2025. In 2025, JIPFest will present six discussion sessions, all of which will be held on weekends during the festival. To support the sustainability of the festival, JIPFest will implement a Daily Pass or 10-Days Pass ticket system to access the Exhibition, Indonesia Photo Fair, Projection Night, and all Talk Show programs at Galeri S. Sudjojono. SATURDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER 2025, 13.00 – 14.00 WIB, S. SUDJOJONO GALLERY COEXISTENCE: Curatorial DiscussionCOEXISTENCE, the theme of JIPFest 2025, invites
This year, 10 artists from Indonesia and abroad will present their works at S. Sudjojono Gallery, Taman Ismail Marzuki. JIPFest 2025 features four Artist Talk sessions, all held on weekends at Galeri S. Sudjojono. To support the festival’s sustainability, JIPFest implements a Daily Pass or 10-Days Pass ticket system to access the Exhibition, Indonesia Photo Fair, Projection Night, and all Talk Show programs at the S. Sudjojono Gallery. SATURDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER 205, 13.00 – 14.00 WIB, S. SUDJOJONO GALLERY Youth Is In The Airby Ángela Rincón In San Andrés, childhood takes shape in movement: bicycles in narrow alleys, balls on
Kelas Pagi Jakarta, one of Fringe Event participants at JIPFest 2019 Organizations and communities are given the opportunity to organize their own events as part of the JIPFest 2025, under the Fringe program. This year, the Fringe programs will take place at Pusat Dokumen Sastra H.B. Jassin Hall, Taman Ismail Marzuki. All events are open to the public and free of charge. THE POWER TO BE SEEN: Reimagining skin conditions through multimediaby OUCRU Indonesia 18 September 2025, 13.00 – 14.30 WIBPDS H.B. Jassin Hall, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Cikini Speakers: Yoppy Pieter and Ragil Dien Teledermatology connects skin specialists with health
Public Lecture by Espen Rasmussen at Teater Bulungan, JIPFest 2022. Two photography experts will share their knowledge and inspiration, while also opening up a space for dialogue with JIPFest visitors. JIPFest 2025 features two Public Lecture sessions, all held on weekends at the S. Sudjojono Gallery. This year, in order to support the sustainability of the festival, JIPFest is implementing a Daily Pass or 10-Days Pass ticket system to access the Exhibition, Indonesia Photo Fair, Projection Night, and Talk Show programs at Galeri S. Sudjojono. Sunday, September 14, 2025 – 16.00 – 17.30 WIB, S. Sudjojono Gallery Crafting Resilience: Photography,
In its fourth edition, the Indonesia Photo Fair team received 87 participants from 4 countries, who submitted their photo prints and photo books. The submitted works are then selected based on concept, medium and visual harmony. We also consider the diversity of themes offered by the artists, in the hope that visitors will get a glimpse of Indonesia’s photography industry today. Thank you to all practitioners who have submitted their works. Congratulations to the 49 practitioners whose works will be featured in the third edition of IPF on 12-21 September 2025 at Taman Ismail Marzuki, Cikini, Central Jakarta. We hope
As part of its mission to build a marketplace for photographers, Jakarta International Photo Festival (JIPFest) is hosting a Portfolio Review on 15 September 2025 in Jakarta. This program facilitates one-on-one meetings between photographers and industry professionals, including potential clients. These sessions offer photographers the chance to receive constructive feedback, grow their professional network, and explore opportunities for future assignments. The Portfolio Review features six experts from diverse fields—ranging from publisher, curators to scholars. Each participant can meet with up to two reviewers per day, with each session lasting 20 minutes. REVIEWERS • Cindy Tan, Deputy Director of Museum MACAN
Reza Saifullah & Rizka Munawarah, “Connected from Exile” The Jakarta International Photo Festival (JIPFest) 2025 curatorial team, consisting of Chelsea Chua (Singapore), Yoppy Pieter (Indonesia), and Program Director Irene Barlian (Indonesia), has selected 21 photography and multimedia projects to be presented at the festival’s Photo Exhibition, taking place from 12 to 21 September 2025. The selected projects came from an Open Call, which ran from 21 May to 21 June 2025, as well as from curators’ invitations. The final selection was made from over 100 submissions representing artists from 22 countries. This year’s theme, COEXISTENCE, offers a timely and necessary