Jakarta (WNAM MONITORING ): The Jakarta provincial government, in collaboration with the Australian Embassy, is running an exhibition featuring artworks made from ghost nets, or discarded fishing gear, to raise public awareness about ocean sustainability.
Themed “Ghost Nets: Awakening the Drifting Giants,” the exhibition was launched in March 2025, and will remain open to the public Tuesdays through Sundays until August at the Maritime Museum (Museum Bahari) on Pasar Ikan Street, Penjaringan, North Jakarta.
In a statement received here on Monday, head of the Jakarta Culture Office, Mochammad Miftahullah Tamary, noted that the 18 art installations on display reflect the shared commitment of the Indonesian and Australian governments to protect marine environments.
“This exhibition aims to show that abandoned items can be transformed into meaningful artworks,” Tamary said.
The pieces —depicting large marine animals such as turtles, stingrays, squid, and fish— were created by Erub Arts, an Australian-based community, primarily using ghost nets.
The installations are displayed in underwater-themed rooms to offer visitors an immersive experience.
Tickets to the exhibition cost Rp10 thousand (US$0.61) per adult from Tuesday to Friday, and Rp15 thousand (US$0.92) on the weekends. The entry fee for students is Rp5 thousand (US$0.30) per ticket.
