UNS – The Faculty of Arts and Design (FSRD) at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta held the “5th International Visual Culture Exhibition (IVCE)” from Friday (15/11/2024) to Saturday (16/11/2024).

This international exhibition featured participation from students across various countries, including Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, India, and Poland. The event showcased a total of 80 artworks, with 40 pieces contributed by international participants and 40 from FSRD students. In addition to the exhibition, a series of events were held to support the advancement of art and culture, including performing arts, an art market, a fashion show, and a talk show.

The opening ceremony took place at the HB. Sutopo Building Courtyard of FSRD UNS, attended by the faculty’s leadership, lecturers, staff, and the entire FSRD UNS community. Dr. Jazuli Abdin Munib, S.Sn., M.Hum., the Head of the Organizing Committee, expressed his gratitude to everyone involved in making this international exhibition a success.

“I am deeply grateful to the entire committee from the Fine Arts Student Family (KMSR), the student associations, lecturers, administrative staff, and all members of FSRD who contributed to the organization of this exhibition. We hope to expand our collaborations in the future, not just with six universities but with up to ten international partners. This year, we have elevated the IVCE from a national level to an impressive international platform, facilitating collaborations with more foreign universities,” Dr. Munib stated.

Dr. Deny Tri Ardianto, S.Sn., Dipl. Art., the Dean of FSRD UNS, also shared his pride in the success of this international exhibition. “I would like to express my highest appreciation for the successful organization of this event. As mentioned by the Vice Dean, this is the first time the IVCE has accommodated students at an international level, beyond just local or national scopes. This achievement would not have been possible without the hard work and strong relationships established with foreign universities,” Dr. Deny said.

The exhibition was officially inaugurated by Dr. Deny with a symbolic gong strike. “Let’s spread the word about this moment and our event because it showcases who we are as FSRD UNS. It reflects the talent of our students and the excellence of our program. This event is truly exceptional and deserves to be recognized worldwide,” he added.

This initiative by FSRD UNS represents a concrete effort toward achieving the final Sustainable Development Goal (SDG): Partnership for the Goals. By collaborating with various countries, it fosters a global spirit of partnership and cultural exchange.

HUMAS UNS