Taring Padi

Taring Padi is an Indonesian art collective founded in 1998 in Yogyakarta. The group uses art as a tool for political expression and public education, focusing on social justice, democracy, and grassroots cultural movements. Their work includes large-scale posters, banners, puppets, and public performances, often created collectively by artists, activists, and local communities. Taring Padi engages with issues like capitalism, imperialism, and oppression, while promoting people’s culture through their art. They also prioritize public engagement, frequently working in public spaces.