Bantul, January 13 & 15, 2026 – The Faculty of Fine Arts and Design (FSRD) of ISI Yogyakarta celebrated the 76th Anniversary of ASRI (Akademi Seni Rupa Indonesia) through a series of events held on January 13 and 15, 2026. With the theme ART CONNECTIVITY As an effort to maintain relationships connected through art, especially Fine Arts. The 76th birthday celebration of ASRI begins with a visit to the residences of FSRD ISI Yogyakarta retirees on January 13, 2026. This visit is expected to always strengthen the bonds of friendship between retirees and the active academic community, as well as serve as a moment to recall the history of ASRI's struggle from the perspective of the retirees.
The second event was held on January 15, 2026, starting with a pilgrimage to the graves of ASRI's founders and predecessors from morning until late morning. The visit to the graves was intended to pray for the predecessors who had contributed greatly to the development of ASRI, which is now FSRD ISI Yogyakarta. It is also hoped to inspire the academic community to emulate the spirit of struggle of their predecessors as a catalyst for greater enthusiasm in their work, both within and outside the institution.
The third event was a ceremonial celebration of ASRI's 76th Birthday, held after the grave visit on the same day, which also served as the culmination of the entire agenda. The ceremonial event took place at the Ajiyasa Building of FSRD ISI Yogyakarta, attended by the leadership of FSRD ISI Yogyakarta, lecturers, alumni, and retirees of FSRD ISI Yogyakarta. Some retirees and alumni who attended also served as speakers at this ceremonial event. The event concluded with the cutting of a tumpeng and the handover of merchandise From the senior lecturer representative to the youngest lecturer at FSRD ISI Yogyakarta as a symbol of continuing the spirit of struggle to make FSRD ISI Yogyakarta even more superior in the future. ASRI, as the origin of FSRD ISI Yogyakarta, which was established on January 15, 1950, has overcome many obstacles from time to time. It was inaugurated by the Minister of Education and Culture, S. Mangunsarkoro, and appointed R. J. Katamsi as its Director. ASRI has produced many great artists who have contributed to the development of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. In its journey, ASRI underwent several organizational structure changes, including becoming STSRI “ASRI,” and then now as the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design under the auspices of ISI Yogyakarta. It is hoped that in the future, FSRD ISI Yogyakarta will be able to become a higher education institution for fine arts in Indonesia with a global reputation and further strengthen its art network both domestically and internationally.
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