
Bio
Indonesian artist renowned for his bold, monochromatic style and his iconic 'Cumi' character. Over the past two decades, his work has explored themes of urban chaos, resilience, and survival, often depicted through intricate monster-like forms. Darbotz’s art bridges the worlds of urban art and contemporary art, earning him recognition on both local and international stages. His creations celebrate individuality and the relentless spirit of thriving in challenging environments, leading to high-profile collaborations with global brands and projects that resonate with audiences worldwide.
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EDUCATION
1999
Visual & Comm Design, Interstudy Jakarta
2000
Visual & Comm Design, Trisakti University
SOLO EXHIBITION
2024
Monstrous Mastery, Srisasanti Gallery, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2016
Monster in Disguise #2, bazaar art, Pacific Place, Jakarta, Indonesia
2015
Beautiful mess, Secret fresh. Manila, Philipine
2013
Monster Inside Us, Mifa. Melbourne, Australia
2012
The Boy Who Became A Monster, Vivi Yip Art Room. Jakarta, Indonesia
2011
Monster Goes Out At Night, D'gallerie. Jakarta – Indonesia
2009
Monster In Disguise, Geseho Garage. Singapore
SELECTED GROUP SHOW
2024
Art Jakarta Gardens, Srisasanti Gallery, Jakarta
Thinkspace x Secretfresh gallery, Manila, Philipine
Thinkspace x Straat Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands
30 years Srisasanti , Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Art Jakarta, Srisasanti Gallery, Jakarta
Amperand show, Known Gallery, Las Vegas, USA
2023
District13 urban art fair, Paris, France
Future Kit, itsready space, Yogyakarta
2022
Sweet sorrow, Asia Culture Centre, Gwangju, South Korea
2021
Connectivity, Kohesi initiatves gallery, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2020
Half & Half, Samwon Gallery, Seoul Korea
2019
Off The Wall, France and Indonesian graffiti, Artmoments Jakarta
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2017
Off The Wall, France and Indonesian graffiti, Artstage Singapore
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2016
Asia Young 36, Jeonbuk Museum of Art, Jeonju, South Korea
Monster Club, Asia Cultural Centre, Gwanju, South Korea
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2015
ICAD 5 Vertical Horizon, Grand Kemang Hotel, Jakarta, Indonesia
King Brown #10, Form Gallery. Perth, Australia
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2014
Art Basel Hong Kong, Mizuma Art Gallery. Hong Kong
Art Jog 2014 “Legacies Of Power”, Taman Budaya. Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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2013
Art Jog 2013 “Maritim Culture” , Taman Budaya. Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Graffiti Asia, The Space Bangkok. Bangkok, Thailand
​2011
L'art Du Graffiti, Grimaldi Forum. Monaco
Colors Exhibition Jakarta/Sao Paolo, Wallworks Gallerie. Paris, France
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