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ROH is delighted to announce the launch of b-side, its new project space located in the heart of Jalan Surabayaβs antique market, with πππππππππ, a live work by Bandung-based artist Fajar Abadi.
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πππππππππ continues Abadiβs ongoing interest in social practice, particularly in activating moments of exchange, intimacy, and humor. An iteration of his earlier work Kueh Senyumβwhere cookies are exchanged for smilesβthis four-hour performance transforms b-side into a makeshift snack center (PUJASERA), inviting passersby, art audiences, and local vendors to engage in spontaneous interactions through food and gesture.
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In πππππππππ, art becomes an everyday encounter. Through snacks and smiles, the performance cultivates connection between art and street, gallery and market, artist and community. This opening activation sets the tone for b-side as a porous, socially responsive space rooted in its urban surroundings.
πππππππππ opens to the public on 5 June 2025 from 11 am to 3 pm.
Follow b-side Instagram account @bsideroh or reach out to [email protected]
for further updates on operational hours and public program announcements.
Fajar Abadi Ramadhan Dwi Putra (b. 1985, Jakarta) is an artist based in Bandung whose practice explores performance, participation, and relationality. Food, humor, and collective interaction often play central roles in his work, inviting audiences into playful yet critical encounters that blur the boundaries between art and everyday life.
Fajarβs performances frequently center on acts of sharingβbe it snacks, stories, or gesturesβas means to highlight social bonds, care structures, and the simple yet radical act of paying attention to one another. His work has been presented in various contexts across Indonesia and internationally.