Eko Nugroho

Eko Nugroho is renowned for his innovative interpretations of traditional Indonesian art forms and techniques, seamlessly blended with a stylized aesthetic reminiscent of comic books.

Biography of Eko Nugroho

Eko Nugroho was born in 1977 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. From 1993 to 1997, he studied at the High School for Fine Arts (SMSR) in Yogyakarta. He furthered his education by attending the Painting Department at the Indonesian Art Institute in Yogyakarta from 1997 to 2006. 

Nugroho's solo exhibitions have been showcased globally, including notable venues such as Asia Society in New York, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney, and the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris. 

Recent solo shows include "Cut The Mountain And Let It Fly" at ROH in Jakarta (2023), "Heads Full of Empty Views" at Danysz Gallery in Paris (2022), "Lost in Parody" at Arario Gallery in Seoul (2020)? and many more. Additionally, Nugroho's works have been featured in group shows, including "Second Movement" at Singapore Tyler Prints Institute in Singapore (2022), "Nothing Lasts / Nothing’s Finished (online view)" at Sullivan+Strumpf in Singapore (2020), and "In Search Of Southeast Asia Through M+ Collections" at M+ Museum in Hong Kong (2018). 

His works are also held in major international collections, including the Musée d’Art Moderne in Paris, the Singapore Art Museum, and the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane.

Eko Nugroho Art Style

Eko Nugroho's background in street art and community-based projects is a defining characteristic of his expansive artistic practice. From paintings, drawings, and embroideries to murals, sculpture, or video, his works are deeply rooted in both local traditions and urban environments. His signature style involves a unique visual language that playfully combines political messages with appropriated aesthetics of street art, graffiti, and comics.