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darbotz

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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