Edward Bonaparte (Indonesia)

Exhibition: Undercurrent / Date: 29th and 30th June 2024 / Venue: Siddhartha Art Gallery Annex / In collaboration with: Saroj Bajracharya (Nepal)

Edward Bonaparte, born in Jakarta on February 21, 1987, is a visual artist based in Indonesia. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (2010) and a Master of Fine Arts (2015) from Bandung Institute of Technology.

Edward has participated in several exhibitions, including the 10th Anniversary at Philoartspace in Jakarta and Artologia at Galeri Hi Dayat in Bandung. His notable exhibitions also include Bandung Contemporary: Disposition, Selasar Sunaryo Art Space, and Project 5005: Preface at GaleriKamones. In 2011, he received the Soemardja Award at GaleriSoemardja, and in 2010, he was featured in the Biennale Indonesia Art Award.

Alessandro Ienzi (Italy)

Workshop: June 23 to 25 / Venue: Mandala Theater / Participants: Performers from Mandala Theater
Outcome show: I like when it rains, so you can not see my eyes / Date: 27th June 2024 / Venue: Mandala Theater

Performance: The Door of the Life / Writer: F. Viviano / Theater show by: Alessandro Ienzi / Date: 24th June 2024 / Venue: Mandala Theater

Alessandro Ienzi, born on March 24, 1987, in Palermo, is a multidisciplinary artist dedicated to human rights through theater and visual arts. He graduated with a Law degree in 2010, specializing in international human rights protection, and trained as an actor and director. In 2018, he founded Raizes Teatro, a company producing performances that address themes such as migration, climate justice, and gender equality. Alessandro has staged works across Europe and received multiple awards, including the Human Rights Art Festival in New York. His current project, “While in Kathmandu,” combines documentary filmmaking and workshops on peace and inclusion. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, he continues to engage with diverse communities through art.