The Study Program of Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has officially opened its art exhibition, “Re.uni(que): Menganyam Pesona dan Merajut Perjumpaan.” The inauguration took place on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Building Unit 03 of the Graduate School. This significant event is a cornerstone of the PSPSR Syawalan Seni series. Also, it celebrates two important milestones: the 36th anniversary of Lono Simatupang’s academic legacy and the 34th year of the PSPSR program itself. The exhibition will be accessible to the public until May 21, 2025. read more

On Thursday, April 24, 2025, the Study Program of Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) organized a field study as part of the Critique of Visual Arts, Design, and Media Arts course. Twelve students attended this activity under the guidance of the course instructor, Dr. Suwarno Wisetrotomo, M.Hum.

During the field study, the group visited the open studio of Cemeti Institute for Art and Society, open to the public from April 18 to May 24, 2025, Tuesday to Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Cemeti Institute is a renowned contemporary art institution with a longstanding reputation for supporting experimental art practices in Indonesia. One of the main sessions of the visit was a presentation by Agung Kurniawan, a prominent Indonesian artist, who explored various possibilities of drawing as a medium of expression. Kurniawan critically reflected on the relevance of drawing in today’s artistic context, questioning whether it remains a potent form of communication or has lost its significance. read more

On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held the Graduation Ceremony for the Postgraduate Program, Period III of the 2024/2025 Academic Year. The event took place at Grha Sabha Pramana Building and was attended by graduates from various study programs under the auspices of UGM.

The graduation ceremony was officially opened by the Rector of Universitas Gadjah Mada, Prof. Dr. Ova Emilia, M.Med.Ed., Sp.OG(K)., Ph.D., who, in her address, expressed her pride in the achievements of all graduates and conveyed her hopes that they would contribute their knowledge to the advancement of the nation and the welfare of society. In this period, UGM conferred degrees upon 1,455 graduates across multiple postgraduate levels, including Master, Specialist, and Doctoral programs.  read more

On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 9:00 AM WIB, a Potluck Sharing Session was held, focusing on the processes and experiences related to comprehensive examinations, research seminars, and final dissertation defences for doctoral students. The event took place in Meeting Room A at the Graduate School and was attended by Ph.D candidates from various cohorts, ranging from the 2019 to 2024 academic intakes.

Although informal in format, the event was rich in academic substance. The “potluck” concept served as a central feature, wherein each participant brought food to share with others, fostering a warm, communal atmosphere that encouraged open dialogue and participatory engagement. read more

On April 16, 2025, the Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies Program (PSPSR), at the School of Postgraduate Studies, conducted an Academic Progress Monitoring activity for Master’s (S2) students from the odd semesters of 2022 and 2023. The event began at 10:00 AM in Room 207 and was led by Dr. Rr. Paramitha Dyah Fitriasari, M.Hum., the Head of the PSPSR Program

The primary objective of this monitoring activity was to evaluate the academic development of students currently engaged in the thesis-writing stage. During the session, the Program Head allowed each student to present their academic achievements, discuss the challenges they were facing, and outline their targets for completing their thesis. The discussion was conducted openly and constructively, with students actively participating and offering honest, detailed explanations of their research processes. read more

From January to March 2025, Riza Pradito Yuwono, a Master’s student in the Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies Program at UGM, had the opportunity to participate in an artist residency program organized by Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris, Institut Français Indonésie, and Cemeti Institute for Art and Society. Here, he shares his story:

“I arrived in Paris on the 2nd day of 2025, realizing I was still in transitional mode, a combination of year-end shift, hectic packing mode, and the remaining of last year’s jet lag. I was part of an artist in residence program which co-organize by Cité Internationale des Arts, Institut Françe Indonesia, and Cemeti Institute for Art and Society. read more

Amid the holy month of Ramadan, on March 22, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM, the Study Program of Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) hosted an iftar gathering, preceded by a discussion titled Studies on Art and Religion. The event, held in the front corridor of the PSPSR study program office, brought together the entire PSPSR academic community. The keynote speaker, Dr. G. Budi Subanar, S.J. (Romo Banar), explored the intricate relationship between art and religion from both academic and cultural perspectives. read more

Program Studi Pengkajian Seni Pertunjukan dan Seni Rupa, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) menginformasikan bahwa akun Instagram resmi kami, @pspsr_ugm, telah diretas oleh pihak yang tidak bertanggung jawab.

Kami sangat menyesalkan kejadian ini dan sedang berupaya untuk memulihkan akun tersebut. Untuk sementara waktu, kami mengimbau kepada seluruh pengikut dan masyarakat untuk tidak mempercayai atau merespons segala bentuk informasi yang dipublikasikan melalui akun tersebut.

Kami akan segera menginformasikan perkembangan lebih lanjut setelah akun berhasil dipulihkan. Untuk informasi resmi mengenai kegiatan dan publikasi PSPSR UGM, silakan merujuk ke situs web resmi kami di https://pspsr.pasca.ugm.ac.id/ atau menghubungi kami melalui email di pspsr.pasca@ugm.ac.id. read more

On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, students from the Department of Performance Arts and Visual Arts Studies at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) visited Goenawan Mohamad’s 18th solo exhibition as part of a field study for the Art Criticism course taught by Prof. Drs. Martinus Dwi Marianto, MFA, Ph.D. The exhibition is held at the Srisasanti Gallery, Tirtodipuran Link Building B, Yogyakarta, from February 22 to April 20, 2025. It showcases 59 works of visual art, consisting of 19 paintings, 25 drawings, 11 gum oil prints, three etchings, and one installation object, most of which were created between 2017 and 2025. read more

On February 12, 2025, the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) organized the launch and discussion of the book titled Vitality of Gringsing Weaving in Bali. The event took place at the auditorium of the UGM Graduate School and was attended by academics, practitioners, and students. In addition to the in-person gathering, the event was also streamed live on YouTube to reach a broader audience. The book was authored by Prof. Drg. Etty Indriati, Ph.D., a dentist and forensic expert with a profound interest in anthropology. As a keynote speaker, Dr. Gabriel Roosmargo Lono Lastoro Simatupang, MA, a lecturer in the Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies Program (PSPSR) at UGM, provided an in-depth review of the book. read more