Our Projects

Sagonese develops and supports projects that explore the Indonesian archipelago — its history, environments, economies, land uses, technologies, and industries. Our work ranges from long-term research, exhibitions, seminars, conferences, to practical collaborations, connecting diverse perspectives into shared insights.

Browse our projects below to discover how we engage with the archipelago’s past, present, and possible futures.

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Dialogue Series

A platform for open conversations on environment, society, and culture, we aim to connect local realities in Indonesia with global questions. Each session brings together Indonesian thinkers and researchers in Europe to explore how people respond to changes across different contexts.

Exhibition

A space to question, deconstruct, and rethink about the painted image of Indonesia within a global context.

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Research

An attempt to re-learn the true shape of Indonesia through the shadows of its colonial past and the challenges of its future.