ARTJOG MMXXII: Arts in Common - Expanding Awareness concludes the ARTJOG arts-in-common series, which since 2019 has framed the three exhibitions in the thematic triplet of 'space' - 'time' - 'consciousness.' This theme is interpreted as an effort to expand the accumulative and reciprocal awareness between artist and audience by reflecting on present and future reality and the hopes that must be realized.

One of the main agendas of Expanding Awareness is to pay attention to arts that support inclusivity. This spirit is also manifested in the festival's design, from concept development, artist selection, exhibition facilities, and infrastructure, to the implementation of its programs. During the preparation period, the ARTJOG curatorial team and program staff gained a lot of experience and knowledge from inclusivity advocates in Yogyakarta, including the JDA (Jogja Disability Arts) group and Sanggar Seni Komunitas Tuli Ba(WA)yang.

Bandung-based artist Christine Ay Tjoe worked on an installation as part of this year's special commission in response to the ARTJOG MMXXII: Arts in Common - Expanding Awareness theme. For the past twenty years, Ay Tjoe has been known for works that pay attention to the complexities of human life. This time she presents an interactive piece inspired by the Tardigrada (a microscopic aquatic animal that can suspend its metabolism when the environmental situation does not allow it to live). The work, which depicts an appreciation of resilience, is designed so visitors can touch, feel and even hug it.

As in previous editions, ARTJOG presents works in a variety of mediums. The exhibitors include 61 individual and group artists from across generations, including 14 child artists who participated through an open call. In addition, for the first time, we hosted ARTJOG KIDS as a program dedicated to the children's involvement, one of which was an interactive work by Tempa.