The Visual Communication Design Program at Universitas Indo Global Mandiri (DKV UIGM) is hosting an exhibition titled “Nostalgila26” as part of the “Indonesia Draws” May 2026 celebration for the South Sumatra Zone, May 18–21, 2026.
The Head of the DKV UIGM Program, Husni Mubarat, S.Sn, M.Sn, explained that this regional-scale event carries the overarching theme of “Motif,” interpreted as collective memory to unify various art initiatives within a single integrated platform.
“We intentionally combined the local momentum of the students with this national movement so that the resonance of creativity in the South Sumatra region would become much stronger and have a wider impact,” he said.
This biennial event, he continued, is specifically designed to showcase the best student works from the previous semester while also serving as a respite from the demanding academic routine. Husni Mubarat noted that the exhibition serves as a key benchmark for assessing the quality and development of students’ technical competencies in completing their coursework.
“Through open exhibition spaces like this, students’ creative energy generated during the assignment assistance process can be channeled into a visual masterpiece that the public can enjoy,” he explained.
In addition to showcasing internal works, this event is also part of a national movement to encourage the adoption of the academic paper “May: Indonesia Draws” at the ministerial level by a number of leading art universities in Indonesia.
“The university’s involvement in this division of art zones underscores the region’s active role in supporting the strengthening of the national drawing ecosystem,” he said.
The excitement of the exhibition was further enhanced by the active participation of off-campus institutions through the organization of hands-on workshops attended by approximately 60 vocational high school (SMK) students on the second day of the event. “The younger generation at the vocational high school level must be given tangible incentives and opportunities for direct interaction with the academic world so that their creative mindset can be fostered from an early age,” he concluded. (andhiko ta)
