On 14th June 2019, Korean Cultural Centre India inaugurated the exhibition, 'The Food Diplomacy: Makan Ngga Makan Asal Kumpul' at the Baek Nam June Hall. The event was inaugurated by our distinguished guests Mr & Mrs Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro, Ambassador from Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in India, Mr & Mrs Shin Bongkil, Ambassador from Embassy of the Republic of Korea in India, Mr & Mrs Adwaita Charan Gadanayak, Director General of National Gallery of Modern Art, and Mr & Mrs Kim Kum Pyoung, Director of Korean Cultural Centre India.

The event began with the felicitation of our esteemed guests with shawls and bouquets. It was then followed by riveting speeches by our chief guests and the exhibition’s curator M. Haryo Hutomo. Lastly, with the auspicious lighting of the lamp, the exhibition finally commenced. 

This project entitled “The Food Diplomacy: Makan Ngga Makan Asal Kumpul” uses the terms to refer to the cultural gathering in Indonesia as an ephemeral platform to extend the ideas from every artist that participates in food practices which are critically related to health, culture, socio-politics and any other arts through exhibitions, shows and workshops. It is curated by M. Haryo Hutomo who has collaborated with some Indonesian artists who work individually or collectively. They are Adi Sundoro, Bakudapan: Food Study Group, Fajar Abadi, Fransisca Retno, House of Natural Fiber, Natasha Gabriella “Tontey”, and XXLab.

The exhibit is on display till 30th July 2019 at Baek Nam June Hall, Korean Cultural Centre India.