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Hendra Gunawan

Hendra Gunawan (1918 - 1983) was active/lived in Indonesia.  Hendra Gunawan is known for Abstract figure and genre painting.

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HENDRA GUNAWAN (Indonesian, 1918-1983).

Hendra Gunawan, artist, poet, sculptor and guerilla fighter, was born in Bandung, the capital of West Java, in 1918.  During his youth he joined the student troops and was an active member of Poetera (Center of Popular Power) and organization led by Sukarno and others. He was also active in Persagi, The Association of Indonesian Painters, an organization founded by S. Soedjojono and Agus Djaya in 1938.

Gunawan was committed in his political views, and dedicated his life to the fight against poverty, injustice and colonialism. He was incarcerated in Kebon Waru for his involvement in the Institute of Popular Culture (Lekra), a cultural organization affiliated with the now-defunct Indonesian Communist Party (PKI). Gunawan's incarceration began in the 1960's and he was not released until 1978. During this time, his artwork was rarely seen or written about.

One of the relics of the artist's time in prison is a group of sketch   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 3521 characters.]  Artist bio

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Facts about Hendra Gunawan

   Hendra Gunawan  Born:  1918 - Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
Died:   1983
Known for:  Abstract figure and genre painting

HENDRA GUNAWAN (Indonesian, 1918-1983).

Hendra Gunawan, artist, poet, sculptor and guerilla fighter, was born in Bandung, the capital of West Java, in 1918.  During his youth he joined the student troops and was an active member of Poetera (Center of Popular Power) and organization led by Sukarno and others. He was also active in Persagi, The Association of Indonesian Painters, an organization founded by S. Soedjojono and Agus Djaya in 1938.

Gunawan was committed in his political views, and dedicated his life to the fight against poverty, injustice and colonialism. He was incarcerated in Kebon Waru for his involvement in the Institute of Popular Culture (Lekra), a cultural organization affiliated with the now-defunct Indo  ...  Displaying 750 of 3521 characters.

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