PREVIOUS EVENTS
Road to Jia CURATED is a prelude initiative that sets the stage for each annual edition of Jia CURATED. Through exhibitions, collaborations, and public programmes, it opens space for dialogue between designers, artisans, and cultural practitioners, offering early insight into the themes, ideas, and practices that shape the main event.
Road to Jia CURATED 2025 begins with an immersive exhibition. A key highlight is Threadapeutic, a textile art studio reworking discarded fabric offcuts into new material possibilities.
Grounded in the spirit of Gotong Royong, the edition features a collaborative collection led by Threadapeutic and five multidisciplinary creators, exploring material transformation, creative synergy, and evolving perceptions of value, imperfection, and design. The five creators are Budiman Ong, Design by Weld, Irene Febry, Margareta Miranti & Sashia Rosari, and Studio Hendro Hadinata.
30 May – 31 July 2025
Ong Cen Kuang, Bali, Indonesia
Road to Jia CURATED 2026 is an international prelude presented at (PLACE) by method in Tokyo. The exhibition introduces Indonesia’s breadth of design practices to Japanese audiences, fostering cross-cultural exchange through materials, methods, and context.
Featuring nine Indonesian studios, it highlights works grounded in craft, intent, and dialogue. The programme also includes a special edition of 360° Design Dialogues during the opening weekend.
