Yogyakarta, March 10, 2026 — The exhibition “Kisah dari Lemah Dadi” is not simply a passive display of artifacts. This exhibition clearly affirms its status as an In Memoriam. This exhibition is dedicated to the passing of Lucia Hartini (August 2025) and Zaenal Arifin (January 2026). The artworks here serve to replace the physical absence of the artists. The curators attempted to frame this exhibition as an existential resolution. Although in the real world, the lives of these two artists ‘crossed,’ the art institution (Bentara Budaya) attempts to reconcile these two realities. The exhibition space, in this case, acts as a medium that can unite two different perspectives. This curatorial approach offers a classic concept of existential dualism: the artist’s body is subject to the mortal laws of nature, ‘all creatures will return to the earth,’ but their essence, captured in their surrealist works, is elevated to infinity, ‘fragrant and eternal.’ read more

The Head of the PSPSR Master’s (S2) and Doctoral (S3) Programs, along with the academic administrators of PSPSR, participated in the OBA Simaster System training. The event took place on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event was held offline in the Auditorium Room on the 5th floor of Building Unit 1, Graduate School (SPs) UGM.

The training was opened by the Vice Dean for Academic, Student Affairs, and Cooperation, Prof. Dr. Ir. Widyanto Dwi Nugroho, S.Hut., M.Agr. The training participants were all heads of study programs and academic administrators of master’s and doctoral programs at the UGM Graduate School. read more

PSPSR Study Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) organized an Art and Religion Study Forum combined with an iftar gathering on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 15:30 (WIB). The event took place in Room 407, 4th Floor, Graduate School Building, UGM, and was exclusively held for the PSPSR academic community.

The session was moderated by I Made Christian Wiranata Rediana and opened with remarks from the Head of the PSPSR Master’s Program, Dr. Rr. Paramitha Dyah Fitriasari, S.Ant., M.Hum. On this occasion, I Made Andi Arsana, Ph.D., who is often referred to as Bli Andi, attended as the keynote speaker. read more

The Master’s (S2) and Doctoral (S3) Programs of PSPSR participated in the Curriculum Review and Enhancement Workshop held on Friday, 20 February 2026, at 08:30 WIB. The event was conducted on site at the 5th Floor Auditorium of the Graduate School (SPs), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM).

The workshop was led by the Dean of the Graduate School UGM, Prof. Ir. Siti Malkhamah, M.Sc., Ph.D., and continued by the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Cooperation, Prof. Dr. Ir. Widyanto Dwi Nugroho, S.Hut., M.Agr. The event was attended by academic management representatives as well as the heads of master’s and doctoral study programs within the Graduate School UGM. read more

Sleman, February, 10 2026, Ullen Sentalu Museum, in collaboration with the Kedhaton Museum of the Yogyakarta Palace, The British Museum, and PSPSR UGM, hosted International Museum Forum, centered on the theme “Heritagisation of Museum Collections”. Held from 09:30 to 12:00 WIB, this bilingual event served as a strategic platform for international experts to discuss the future of cultural preservation.

​The theme of Heritagisation aims to make museum artifacts and objects ‘breathe alive’. This process transcends static exhibitions, involving in-depth research, re-interpretation, performing arts, and comprehensive proceedings documentation. read more

Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has once again produced its finest graduates through the Postgraduate Graduation Ceremony for Period II of the 2025/2026 Academic Year, held solemnly on Wednesday (Jan 21). Taking place at Grha Sabha Pramana (GSP), this graduation procession marks a new chapter for graduates to contribute to the nation.

​Following the sacred ceremony at the university level, the festivities continued at the UGM School of Postgraduate Studies (SPs) building. Located in the 5th Floor Auditorium, SPs UGM held a special farewell event for the graduates. This event served as a form of appreciation for the dedication of students who completed their advanced studies amidst challenging academic dynamics. Beyond the ceremonial proceedings, a warm atmosphere filled the auditorium through a traditional dance performance specially prepared to celebrate the achievements of the graduates and their families. read more

The Master’s Program in Performance Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) officially held a Coordination Meeting for the 2025/2026 Academic Year on Thursday, 5 February 2026. The meeting, conducted virtually via Zoom, served as a vital moment for the faculty to align their academic vision and technical preparations ahead of the upcoming semester.

​The session was led by Dr. Rr. Paramitha Dyah F., M.Hum. In her presentation, Dr. Paramitha emphasized the importance of comprehensive preparation, ranging from reviewing lesson plans to confirming the composition of course lecturers. This initiative aims to create a structured and professional academic flow, ensuring that both lecturers and students are well-aligned in achieving competency targets in the upcoming semester. read more

February 4, 2025 – On 4 February 2026, Two students from the Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies Master’s Program, Universitas Gadjah Mada, participated in CREAFTA 2026 conference: International Conference on Creative Practices in Film, Theatre and Animation. This conference is being held in a hybrid format (physical and online) by the Faculty of Film, Theater, and Animation, Universiti Teknologi Islam Malaysia (UiTM) Malaysia, from February 3-4, 2026.

The conference theme is “Innovation, Culture, and Collaboration in the Creative Arts” as an effort to reach out and observe the development of creative arts practices across countries today. The conference discuss several aspects, such as technological innovation intersecting with artistic practice, the role of art in discussing cultural identity, collaborative practices in the creative industry, sustainability and the future direction of art, as well as the creative industry and cultural policies that influence the development of art. The keynote speaker at this conference: Emeritus Professor Dr. Azizah Hamzah (Malaysia) and the Plenary Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Angelo Leonard Yu (Philippines). read more

The Doctoral Program in Performing Arts, and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) held a study progress monitoring session for its doctoral students on Monday, 2 February 2026. Attended by Promoters and Co-Promoters, the meeting was conducted virtually via Google Meet as part of an ongoing effort to maintain academic quality and ensure the smooth completion of student studies. ​The meeting was chaired directly by the Head of the PSPSR Doctoral Program, Dr. Sri Margana, M.Hum., M.Phil. The primary agenda focused on monitoring research progress and the drafting of student dissertations. read more

To foster closer communication, the Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada held a warm and informal discussion between the new Head of the Doctoral Program and Doctoral students. ​The event took place on Monday (26/1/2026) in Room 407 of the UGM Graduate School Building. Held from 10:00 to 11:30 WIB, the meeting was attended directly by the new Head of the Program, Dr. Sri Margana, M.Hum., M.Phil., along with PSPSR doctoral students.​

Unlike typical formal meetings, this session was conducted in a warm and inclusive atmosphere. The main agenda included an introduction and a discussion on the progress of the students’ ongoing dissertation research. Sri Margana emphasized the importance of transparency between students and the program management to ensure that studies are completed on schedule. read more