On World Kindness Day, Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta Launches Art Fundraiser for Children’s Education and Healthcare

In honour of World Kindness Day on November 13, Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta invites guests to celebrate acts of kindness and give back to the local community in ways that truly matter.

From November 13 to 30, 2023, the Hotel will host a special art fundraiser in collaboration with CAN’S Gallery and Indonesia Design. The funds raised will be donated to HOPE Worldwide Indonesia, a non-profit organization that supports the education and healthcare needs of children from underprivileged communities.

Bringing together compassion, creativity and community, this meaningful event is inspired by the simple yet powerful objective of World Kindness Day: to promote kindness around the world through gestures big and small.

Sharing Kindness: Art Fundraiser

Head to Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta to browse an impressive selection of local artworks showcased across the entrance, main lobby and library. The captivating collection has been meticulously curated by CAN’S Gallery, widely known for playing a vital role in the development of Indonesian fine arts. The official media partner for the event is Indonesia Design, one of the leading art and design magazines in the country.

Guests are invited to share the celebration of kindness by purchasing their choice of artworks. Twenty percent of the proceeds from all sales will be donated to HOPE Worldwide Indonesia to bolster their worthy efforts towards improving the lives of children. The non-profit employs a compassionate, technology-focused approach to support and empower those most in need, with a focus on education, skills development and health services delivery.

Crafted with Kindness: Artists in Focus

The showcase at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta will feature several talented Indonesian artists associated with CAN’S Gallery. Guests can look forward to artworks by Arin Dwihartanto Sunaryo, Beatrix Hendriani, Entang Wiharso, Muklay, Naufal Abshar, Rizal Hasan, Ryol, Suraji, Tutu, Ummi Damas, Valasara, and Win Dwi Laksono.

The selected pieces range across a spectrum of styles, influences and materials. Highlights include 200200 Karat (resin and synthetic metal mounted on wood) by Arin Dwihartanto Sunaryo; Delusion Space (acrylic and stuffed canvas) by Valasara; and Golden Sweet Double Protection (graphite and aluminium) by Entang Wiharso.

The Art Fundraiser will be held from November 13 to 30, 2023, in the Main Lobby, Hotel entrance and library at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta.

About CAN’S Gallery

CAN'S Gallery, previously known as CANNA Gallery, was originally established in 2000 with the mission of creating a new art market in Kelapa Gading, Jakarta. Since 2017, the gallery has embraced a new concept that combines commercial aspects with a younger generation of artists focused on research and discourse, and passion for contemporary art. CAN'S Gallery places a strong emphasis on its connections with well-established Indonesian artists such as Entang Wiharso, Putu Sutawijaya, Mangu Putra and others, as well as mid-career and emerging artists. The gallery actively represents these artists on a global scale and has enabled their participation in art fairs worldwide including Art Dubai, Art Paris, Art Miami, Art Basel Hong Kong and Art Stage Singapore.

About HOPE Worldwide Indonesia

Since 1994, HOPE Worldwide Indonesia has been a beacon of hope for those facing adversity in Indonesia. This non-profit organization channels its efforts into healthcare, education, disaster preparedness and response, and community development initiatives to address the multifaceted needs of the most vulnerable. Rooted in a commitment to compassion and social justice, the organization is driven by the belief that every individual deserves the opportunity to live a life of dignity and purpose.