Do you want to explore photography works? Or join inspiring talks with leading photographers and thinkers? Or simply enjoy shows, books, and art in one of Jakarta’s most vibrant cultural hubs? JIPFest 2025 has it all.
This year’s edition carries the theme Coexistence, and will run from 12–21 September 2025 at Taman Ismail Marzuki, across four venues: Galeri S. Sudjojono, Galeri Emiria Soenassa, Ruang Kaca Planetarium, and Aula Pusat Dokumentasi Sastra H.B. Jassin.
For 10 days, the festival will present 12 programs, 33 shows, and 61 guest stars from Indonesia and abroad, including Kang Jeauk (South Korea), Ian Teh (Malaysia), Ángela Rincón (Colombia), Mai Nguyên Anh (Vietnam), Woong Soak Teng (Singapore), Joanne Pang (Singapore), Daisy Yang (Canada/Taiwan), Kenji Chiga (Japan), Budi N.D. Dharmawan, Heret Frasthio, Jerry Aurum, Metta Setiandi, Arum Dayu, Narrendra Kameshwara, Rendy Pandugo, Cindy Tan, Jordan Marzuki, Martin Westlake, Rendha Rais, Rumi Siddharta, Handoko Hendroyono, Dicky Irman Nassa, Keyza Widiatmika, Meidiana Tahir, and many more
To support the sustainability of the festival, JIPFest applies ticketing for most events. A Daily Pass is available for Rp 40,000, granting access to exhibitions and programs for one day. For those who don’t want to miss a moment, the 10-Day Festival Pass is available for Rp 175,000. Book your tickets here.
OPENING CEREMONY
12 Sep, 16:00-17:30 | Galeri S. Sudjojono
This is an invitation-only event.
INDONESIA PHOTO FAIR
12-21 Sep | Galeri S. Sudjojono
This event is accessible with a valid Daily Pass or Festival Pass. Click here to book your tickets.
In addition to marketing photo prints and photo books, Indonesia Photo Fair will present a curated market.
Photo prints participants: Abimanyu Dirgantara, Achmad Mirza, Achmad Saman, Ade Ardhana, Adrian Mulya, Aji Susanto Anom, Alviyena Inkamano, Ardan Hanafi, Arif Furqan, Arvella, Emmanuel Vincent, Aswin Nobby Susanto, Austin Wray Cullen, Baday, Christopher Gio Sarsono, Darren Kirana, Dicky Irman Nassa, Dimas Sugih Cahaya, Elisabeth Nurani, Fransiskus A. Djoyosantyo, George Joseph Kristian, Gilbian Maytie, Ivan Saputra Alam, Jessica Candradi, Jordi Farhansyah, Kaleb Sitompul, Keyza Widiatmika, Kurniadi Widodo, Lensa Anak Terminal, M. Agung Budiyono, Michael Ong, Muhammad Irfan Bayuaji, Hersulistyo, Nico Sibarani, Pandu Duta Pradhana, Sisca J.Esperanza, Tirta Winata
Photo books participants: Ahmad Tri Hawaari, Akbar Haramain, PannaFoto Institute, Aswin Nobby Susanto, Desyatri Parawahyu Mayangsari, Teater Utan Kayu, Gema Ganeswara , Guna Dwi, Imaculata A. Felictasya Manukbua, Ivan Saputra Alam, Keyza Widiatmika, Livia Nathania, Kurniawan, Meidiana Tahir, Natasha Saraswati, Novita Handoyo, Petrikor Books, Lensa Anak Terminal, SOKONG!
PHOTO EXHIBITION
12-21 Sep | Galeri Emiria Soenassa
This event is accessible with a valid Daily Pass or Festival Pass. Click here to book your tickets.
Participants: Adlun Fiqri (Indonesia), Amina Kadous (Egypt), Ángela Rincón (Colombia), Daisy Yang (Canada/Taiwan), Danielle Ezzo (USA), Ian Teh (Malaysia), Joanne Pang (Singapore), Kadir van Lohuizen (The Netherlands), Kenji Chiga (Japan), Lê Nguyên Phương (Vietnam), Mackenzie Calle (USA), Mai Nguyên Anh (Vietnam), Marco Garro Pardo (Peru), Marvin Tang (Singapore), Muhammad Fadli (Indonesia), Nikita Teryoshin (Germany), Reza Saifullah and Riska Munawarah (Indonesia), Rio Surya Prasetia (Indonesia), Sheung Yiu (Hong Kong), Woong Soak Teng (Singapore), Yoese Mariam (Indonesia).
WEEKEND TALK SHOWS @ GALERI S. SUDJOJONO
Saturday, 13 Sep
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13:00-14:00 Discussion: Chelsea Chua dan Yoppy Pieter
14:30-15:30 Artist Talk: Ángela Rincón, Mai Nguyên Anh
16:00-17:00 Discussion: Jerry Aurum
19:00-20:00 Projection Night: Kelas Pagi, Panna Future Talents, Iklimku, Objectifs.
Sunday, 14 Sep
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13:00-14:00 Discussion: Budi N.D. Dharmawan, Heret Frasthio
14:30-15:30 Discussion: Adlun Fiqri, Muhammad Fadli, Seira Tamara
16:00-17:30 Public Lecture: Kang Jeauk
19:00-20:00 Projection Night: Urban Photo Tour, Reporters without Borders, Lightbox Photo Library and Yi-Cheng SUN, Anaïs López produced by Prospektor
Saturday, 20 Sep
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11:00-12:00 Artist Talk: Joanne Pang, Woong Soak Teng
13:00-14:00 Discussion: Adry Saputro, Metta Setiandi
14:30-15:30 Artist Talk: Daisy Yang, Kenji Chiga, Yoese Mariam
16:00-17:30 Public Lecture: Ian Teh
19:00-20:00 Projection Night: Urban Photo Tour, PhotoWalk Ramean, Handoko Hendroyono, VII Community in partnership with PhotoWings, Angkor Photo Festival & Workshop
Sunday, 21 Sep
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13:00-14:00 Discussion: Arum Dayu, Narrendra Kameshwara, Rendy Pandugo
14:30-15:30 Artist Talk: Dicky Irman Nassa, Keyza Widiatmika, Meidiana Tahir
PORTFOLIO REVIEW
15 Sep | Ruang Kaca Planetarium
Reviewer: Cindy Tan, Cristian Rahadiansyah, Jordan Marzuki, Kang Jeauk, Martin Westlake, Ng Swan Ti.
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FRINGE
This year, Fringe will take place in Aula Pusat Dokumentasi Sastra H.B. Jassin. All events will be free of charge.
Thursday, 18 Sep
13.00-14.30 OUCRU Indonesia
15:00-16:30 BREAKING THE CHAIN
17:00-18:30 Federasi Perkumpulan Senifoto Indonesia (FPSI)
Friday, 19 Sep
13.00-14.30 Matanesia
15:00-16:30 Cerita Hadania
17:00-18:30 SOKONG!
WORKSHOP
Documentary Storytelling with Purpose
By Ian Teh
16 Sep | Ruang Kaca Planetarium
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CLOSING CEREMONY
21 Sep, 16:00-18:00 | Galeri Emiria Soenassa’s Terrace
*This is an invitation-only event.
JIPFest takes place from 12-21 September 2025 in Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta.
JIPFest is scheduled for 12-21 September 2025 in Taman Ismail Marzuki. The festival is supported by the Indonesian Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry; Central Jakarta Municipal Sub-Department of Tourism and Creative Economy; Jakarta Library and HB Jassin Literary Document Center.