Cahyaloka
Julinanda

Awardee

Country

Indonesia

Cahya advocates for queer expression through their artistic practice.

Themes
Gender equality
Sexual / Queer Expression
Disciplines
Artistic Research
Criticism
Awards
SEED Award 2024

Profile

Cahyaloka Julinanda (Cahya) is a curator, art critic, and cultural worker based in Indonesia. Their practice spans contemporary art, film festivals, media criticism, and social movements. They explore themes such as gender and queer epistemology, decoloniality, and the radical politics of collective care, focusing on their intersections within Indonesia.

Cahya has been involved in transformative curatorial practices, critical writing, and union organizing. Their impactful contributions include participation in major Indonesian contemporary art exhibitions and film festivals, along with influential critiques published across various media platforms.