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Eko Nugroho (*1977, Yogyakarta, Indonesia) is an Indonesian contemporary artist. Nugroho grew up in Java and resides in one of the island’s major art centres, Yogyakarta. In 1997 he attended the Painting Department of the Indonesian Art Institute in Yogyakarta. His works are grounded in both local traditions and global popular culture. In particular, he has cited the influence of traditional batik and embroidery styles. There is of course also a powerful inspiration from contemporary street art, graffiti and comics. In 2000, Nugroho founded Daging Tumbuh, a collaborative zine that invites participation from non-artists. In addition to drawings and painting, he works in a variety of other media, including murals, sculpture, animation, and tapestry.

Among the “2000 Generation” of Indonesian contemporary artists, who came of age artistically in the tumultuous and creative period after the downfall of President Haji Muhammad Suharto, Eko Nugroho makes art for and of the people, based in the street and on his own experiences, and exploring the often absurd condition of being human. The heart of his work is the political and social criticism.