Art, Trauma, and Justice: Representing Historical Injustices in Indonesia Through Art
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https://doi.org/10.65815/rvwnr606Keywords:
Trauma, historical injustices, art, Indonesia, 1965-66 purges, collective memory, justice, reconciliationAbstract
Indonesia’s history is marked by significant periods of violence and trauma, including the 1965-66 anti-communist purges, ethnic violence, and the lasting effects of colonialism. This paper critically examines how Indonesian artists use their work to represent these historical injustices, focusing on the intersection of art and collective memory. It explores how visual art serves as a tool for historical reckoning, resistance, and healing, providing a space for marginalized voices to address past atrocities. The study analyzes specific works that engage with the trauma of Indonesia’s history, assessing the role of art in fostering national discourse on justice, reconciliation, and healing. The paper argues that art plays a crucial role in the process of memorialization, bringing visibility to painful histories that continue to shape Indonesia’s social and political landscape.
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