Yogyakarta, April 18, 2026 — The Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Yogyakarta is also presenting an exhibition "”The Philosophical Axis of Yogyakarta and its Historical Markers" at the East Lobby of Tugu Station Yogyakarta on April 18-19, 2026. This activity is part of an inter-institutional collaboration that brings together higher education institutions, cultural heritage site managers, and the public transportation sector in an effort to expand cultural education to the community.
This exhibition is organized through the cooperation of TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology), Gadjah Mada University, ISI Yogyakarta, PT KAI Daop 6 Yogyakarta, UPT Management Center of the Philosophical Axis Area of the DIY Culture Office, and the UGM-UNESCO Chair in Heritage Cities Conservation & Management. This collaboration underscores the importance of synergy between institutions in preserving the historical and cultural values of the Yogyakarta Philosophical Axis area, which is renowned as a meaningful space for Javanese civilization.
A total of 30 students were actively involved in organizing this exhibition, consisting of 10 students from the Art Conservation Study Program, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, ISI Yogyakarta, 10 students from the Indonesian Language and Literature Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, UGM, and 10 students from the Master of Architecture Study Program, Faculty of Engineering, UGM. The involvement of these interdisciplinary students is a form of collaborative learning that encourages the strengthening of perspectives in art, language, history, and architecture in understanding world heritage more closely and relevantly to the public.
The exhibition, held in conjunction with World Heritage Day, showcased students' perspectives on world heritage with an approach aimed at the children of heritage area residents. The exhibition materials focused on five historical markers: Panggung Krapyak, Kraton, Philosophy, Vegetation, and Tugu, which were arranged to be easily understood by children and the general public. Through this approach, ISI Yogyakarta affirmed the role of art education in building public awareness to recognize, love, and preserve cultural heritage.
The exhibition opening will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, and will be open to the public, including train passengers and residents from the villages within the Philosophical Axis area. In a publication by ANTARA, this activity is also seen as strengthening Yogyakarta Station's position not only as a transportation hub but also as an open cultural and historical education space for the wider community. This perspective enriches the meaning of holding the exhibition, as it positions public spaces as lively, inclusive, and easily accessible mediums for cultural learning.
For ISI Yogyakarta, participating in this exhibition also reaffirms the campus's commitment to supporting the preservation of cultural heritage through education, collaboration, and community service. The involvement of students and the academic community in public exhibition spaces like this demonstrates that higher education institutions for the arts not only play a role in the creation of works but also in building cultural literacy, strengthening international collaborative networks, and delivering knowledge that has a direct impact on the community.
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