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Journal of Urban Society´s Arts
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Core Subject : Humanities, Art, Social,
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Journal of Urban Society's Art ( Junal Seni masyarakat Urban) memuat hasil-hasil penelitian dan penciptaan seni yang tumbuh dan berkembang di masyarakat perkotaan yang memiliki struktur dan kultur yang berbeda dengan masyarakat pedesaan. Seni masyarakat urban merupakan manifestasi seni yang dihadirkan melalui media-media seni rupa, seni pertunjukan, dan seni media rekam yang erat dengan problematika kehidupan yang terjadi dalam keseharian masyarakat, serta bisa menjadi simbol yang menarik dan menjadi elemenpenting yang menjadi ciri khas dari (1) pusat kota, (2) kawasan pinggiran kota, (3) kawasan permukiman, (4) sepanjang jalur yang menghubungkan antar lingkungan, (5) elemen yang membatasi dua kawasan yang berbeda, seperti jalan, sungai, jalan tol, dan gunung, (6) kawasan simpul atau strategis tempat bertemunya berbabgai aktivitas, seperti stasiun, jembatan, pasar, taman, dan ruang publik lain.
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Cirebon City Gate Design as a Tourism Landmark Based on Nawa Gapura Marga Raja in Pustaka Rajya Rajya I Bhumi Nusantara Manuscript Fadhly . Abdillah; Iis Purnengsih
Journal of Urban Society's Arts Vol 13, No 1 (2026): April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24821/jousa.v13i1.19560

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Research done on the Cirebon city gate, based on the Nawa Gapura Marga Raja concept in the study of the Rajya Rajya I Bhumi Nusantara Library manuscript, reveals the value and concept of the gate to create prototypes of today’s gates as Cirebon tourism landmarks from throughout Cirebon’s very deep history. Cirebon, with its great historical and cultural tourism potential, could well become a tourist destination in Indonesia. The research uses an inductive qualitative approach to find and understand phenomena from specific historical events, and then elaborate on them with an analysis of Cirebon cultural history carried out through in-depth interviews with the royal family, cultural figures, government officials and Cirebon inhabitants. Literary studies using the ethnography method allow researchers to experience, interpret, and represent society within the concept of culture. Next, the design process is to be carried out using an Architectural Programming approach to create a prototype gate design that will act as a tourism landmark in Cirebon. This research may help provide knowledge about the tourism landmarks of the city of Cirebon based on ancient manuscripts.
Mediating Historical Heritage: Exploring Documentary Photography and an Instagram Collaborative Post in Chronicling the Onrust Archaeological Museum Muhammad Dicka Ma'arief Alyatalatthaf; Melisa Bunga Altamira; Khairunnisa Devani Aqtus Permana Putri; Peny Meliaty Hutabarat; Arius Krypton Onarelly; Rahmi Setiawati; Dhisa Aditya Prinera
Journal of Urban Society's Arts Vol 13, No 1 (2026): April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24821/jousa.v13i1.17381

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The Onrust Archaeological Museum stands out as a distinctive museum designed in an open-air museum type. Specifically, it is an outdoor museum featuring life-sized architectural reconstructions primarily based on archaeological evidence. This study aims to capture the Onrust Archaeological Museum in terms of landscape, artifacts, historical records, information, and social life around the island. Documenting is done through documentary photography, which is then processed into content, complete with information descriptions and finally published through Instagram. The upload method uses the Instagram Collaborative Post feature used as digital education so its exposure can reach a wider audience such as Generation Z, Alpha, and others. The research method used is artistic research methodology, characterized by: the artistic process, artistic action, creation stage, and creation results. In addition, other qualitative data were also taken from semi-structured interviews and observations. Data was taken at the Onrust Archaeological Museum (a group of 4 islands: Onrust, Kelor, Cipir, Bidadari). As a result, the documentary photography method is carried out with the approach of rethinking “truth” in the digital age, contextualized, ethical responsibilities, new media platforms, and aiming for engagement. While the use of Instagram Collaborative Post can increase expanded reach, shared engagement, authenticity and trust, cross-promotion, and efficient content management.
Visual Spatial Phantasmagoria: Reading Adaptive Reuse in Heritage Cafés Ade Ariyani Sari Fajarwati; Iwan Gunawan
Journal of Urban Society's Arts Vol 13, No 1 (2026): April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24821/jousa.v13i1.17324

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The practice of adaptive reuse of heritage buildings converted into cafes has become a significant urban cultural trend. It is creating hybrid spaces that combine historical value with contemporary commercial functions. Beyond their aesthetic and commercial success, these spaces harbor visual narratives that demand critical reading. Drawing on Walter Benjamin’s phantasmagoria as the theoretical framework, this research investigates whether authenticity arises from old materials or from the design presentation of spaces. The research employed a qualitative case study method with three data collection approaches of heritage cafés: visual spatial observation of design elements, photographic documentation of authentic versus designed appearances, and narrative analysis of each cafe. The findings indicate that despite using different strategies—showcasing new modern elements, concealing original materials, and partially displaying old materials—all create similar visitor experiences. Authenticity is not created by the physical treatment of materials. Instead, it is created by the narratives that emerge about them. The adaptive reuse of heritage cafes has created a phantasmagoria with a sense of authenticity through coordinated design and narrative to justify the value. The study concludes that ‘authenticity’ in heritage spaces is intentionally constructed rather than discovered. It provides a critical tool for understanding that contemporary capitalism packages cultural heritage as a commercially profitable spectacle.
Intermediality as an Extension of The Postdramatic: Dramaturgical Trajectories in Pilihan Pembayun and Dialog Antigone Yudiaryani Yudiaryani; Hirwan Kuardhani; Silvia Anggreni Purba; Wahid Nurcahyono; Pius Rino Pungkiawan; Antonius Janu Haryono; Fitria Rahmah
Journal of Urban Society's Arts Vol 13, No 1 (2026): April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24821/jousa.v13i1.17564

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This article examines how intermedial theatre operates as an extension of postdramatic conditions through contemporary Indonesian performance practices. Focusing on two practice-based works, Pilihan Pembayun and Dialog Antigone, the study analyses how dramaturgical configurations shift from body–tradition relations toward increasingly intermedial body–media formations. Rather than positioning intermediality as a separate aesthetic category, the article argues that intermedial theatre develops from the relational logic of postdramatic performance, in which meaning emerges through interactions among bodies, media, sound, space, and technological systems. Using a practice-as-research framework, the study examines dramaturgical structures, directing strategies, and intermedial compositions to explore how theatrical agency is redistributed across human and nonhuman elements. In Pilihan Pembayun, performative relations remain strongly connected to ritual memory, collective affect, and embodied tradition, while Dialog Antigone intensifies fragmentation through digital media, visual projections, and dispersed performative agencies. Through this comparative dramaturgical trajectory, the article demonstrates that intermediality transforms not only theatrical form but also the relational operation of power, embodiment, and spectatorship in contemporary performance. Furthermore, the article positions Indonesian theatre practice not merely as a local application of Western theory, but as a site of conceptual production contributing to global debates on postdramatic theatre, intermedial dramaturgy, and performance epistemology.
Transforming Traditional Attire of The Cirebon Kasepuhan Palace into Ready-to-Wear Fashion Djuniwarti Djuniwarti; Hadi Kurniawan; Irma Rachmaningsih
Journal of Urban Society's Arts Vol 13, No 1 (2026): April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24821/jousa.v13i1.17595

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The Cirebon Kasepuhan Palace is one of the great cultural heritages from the Indonesian archipelago, which must always be preserved so that it does not become extinct in the modern era. Traditional clothing is one part of the cultural wealth from the Kasepuhan Cirebon Palace. This Palace has established a partnership with the Curaweda company to advance the tourism industry, thereby increasing economic value and the welfare of people in this region. Their product innovation is not yet optimal in representing the unique and distinctive cultural and artistic values from the Cirebon Kasepuhan Palace as a commercial product for tourists. The creation of fashion products that reflect the distinctive artistic and cultural characteristics of Cirebon Kasepuhan Palace could be a solution to this problem and advance the tourism industry in this region. This research aimed to create ready-to- wear fashion inspired by the traditional clothing of the Cirebon Kasepuhan Palace, as a commercial product to advance the tourism industry and preserve the region’s culture. This research used Dharsono’s artistic creation method, which comprises three stages: experimentation, reflection, and formation through reinterpretation of the conservation concept. This research resulted in a fashion collection comprising four ready-to-wear pieces that represented the distinctive characteristics of the traditional attire of the Cirebon Kasepuhan Palace. The resulting collection was further evaluated through experts judgment and tourist responds to examine its success in representing cultural identity and its potential contribution to creative economy & cultural tourism development. The name of this fashion collection is Ratna Sari Caruban Nagari, which means beautiful treasures from the Cirebon land. The results of this research could be used to develop fashion products rooted in local wisdom to support the advancement of the Cirebon Kasepuhan Palace tourism industry and to preserve Nusantara art and culture, particularly in the fashion sector.
Nusantara Animation Reconstruction Based on the Shakyamuni Archery Relief from Borobudur Ferric Limano; Lintang Widyokusumo
Journal of Urban Society's Arts Vol 13, No 1 (2026): April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24821/jousa.v13i1.16750

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This research aims to develop an animation concept (moving image) inspired by Nusantara, which can serve as a source of inspiration for Indonesian animation and offer a unique value in the global market. The object of study used to derive this concept is the Lalitavistara relief depicting Shakyamuni drawing a bow at Borobudur. This particular relief was chosen because the depiction of Shakyamuni’s pose conveys a sense of movement. The method employed to generate this Nusantara animation concept is Design-Based Research (DBR) in animation. The character’s motion was reconstructed from the relief poses using a biped rigging system in 3DS Max. To accurately interpret Shakyamuni’s pose, the researcher utilized 3D photogrammetry to capture clear and detailed visuals of the character’s posture. The motion reconstruction process involved creating a sequence of character poses, starting from key poses to blocking poses, ultimately resulting in a reconstructed animation inspired by Nusantara. The findings of this research reveal that the main archery movement is not portrayed directly; instead, it incorporates additional movements that enhance the aesthetic value—specifically, dance-like gestures embedded within the primary action. Furthermore, some of these choreographed poses carry implicit meanings within their motions. Therefore, the resulting Nusantara animation concept can serve as a valuable reference for future Indonesian animated film productions, offering a distinctive and culturally rich identity in the global animation market.
An Exploratory Diffusion of Metaphorical Gestures-Based Choreography for Sign Language Learning Riana Diah Sitharesmi; La Ode Karlan
Journal of Urban Society's Arts Vol 13, No 1 (2026): April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24821/jousa.v13i1.17469

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Since the arrival of a deaf student in 2024, the department of Pendidikan Sendratasik Universitas Negeri Gorontalo has continued to strive for appropriate strategies to accommodate inclusive learning. Sign language serves as primary communication tool, which also support other learning accomodations. A problem emerges for the hearing students regarding learning sign language as a new language, amidst the mostly hectic artistic projects of this department. This research presents a strategy to learn sign language within a choreographic project which explores metaphorical gestures. The objective is to introduce Indonesian Sign Language (BISINDO) to dance students through an exploratory diffusion that is passed down from the core group (dense) to the open group (open). The research uses an artistic-based research as a research method within the approach of self-ethnography to allow the process of contemporary dance creation involves ethics of inclusivity. The results show a collaborative dance work entitled “Tanda Tanda Sunyi Bunyi” as an output of exploring metaphorical gestures diffusively, and that through it, the students understand the using of basic BISINDO. The research discusses the kinesthetics exploration as a form of knowledge distinguishes contemporary dance as a style, providing choreographic experience to the dancers (participants) while they also practising and sosializing BISINDO. It concludes that learning BISINDO in an artistic way is an ethical strategy to create inclusive environmet by integrating sign language practice within the art project. In this way, the department can fairly engage its deaf student in both academic activities and artistic culture.
Jamus Kalimasada Leather Craft in Urban Javanese Culture Lutfianto Lutfianto; Abdul Munip; Maharsi Maharsi
Journal of Urban Society's Arts Vol 13, No 1 (2026): April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24821/jousa.v13i1.19354

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This article examines Jamus Kalimasada leather craft as a form of visual communication within Javanese urban cultural practice. Traditionally recognized in wayang narratives as a sacred heirloom, Jamus Kalimasada is reinterpreted through buffalo hide craft employing tatah and sungging techniques combined with Islamic calligraphy and ornamental motifs. This study aims to analyze the visual construction, material processes, and symbolic meanings through which tauhid is articulated in contemporary craft practice. The research applies a qualitative descriptive method using visual observation, documentation, and semi-structured interviews with the artisan. The collected data were analyzed through visual and thematic interpretation focusing on composition, ornamentation, and symbolic configuration. The findings show that the integration of shahada calligraphy, gunungan symbolism, and geometric ornamentation creates a structured visual articulation of tauhid that functions beyond decorative purposes. The hierarchical arrangement of visual elements communicates religious meaning through materiality, form, and compositional order rather than verbal doctrine. In the context of urban society, the craft operates as a medium of cultural negotiation that preserves local religious identity while responding to modernization, commercialization, and the dominance of instant visual culture. This study contributes to the discourse on urban society’s arts by positioning traditional buffalo hide craft as a communicative and social practice capable of sustaining Islamic-Javanese symbolism and cultural continuity within contemporary urban environments.
Addressing the Aesthetic Issues in Graphic Design as Visual Communication Media Sonde Martadireja; Evi Hafizah
Journal of Urban Society's Arts Vol 13, No 1 (2026): April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24821/jousa.v13i1.11601

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The study of aesthetics remains a crucial area in the discourse of graphic design worldwide. Various questions continually arise in tandem with cultural shifts and advancements in artificial intelligence technology, as is evident in the present era. This article attempts to provide alternative answers through a qualitative description utilizing the method of literary study. The diversity of aesthetic definitions, ranging from Plato’s ideologically influenced perspective to Baumgarten’s empirical approach, indicates that theological/metaphysical, positivistic, or even a combination of both values form the basis of aesthetic knowledge for a graphic designer. The influence of this aesthetic knowledge is manifested through the thought process in decision-making, from project acceptance considerations to determining the visual forms that will appear in the work. Through design psychology, the balance between aesthetics and communication content in a work can be interpreted as a meaningful representation of values by the designer as the embodiment of communicative ideas, and by the target audience as communicants. This also forms the basis for understanding and assessing the existence of collective aesthetics. The method for gauging collective aesthetics can be simulated by determining the maximum point values among the majority of the target audience, conceptualized as the safe boundary of collective aesthetics. The complexity of aesthetic issues within the scope of graphic design as a visual communication medium highlights the importance of multidimensional understanding to address each problem while guiding the work toward communicative and artistic goals.
Designing from Within: Analysis of Subculture Zine-Making Using Activity Theory in Bandung Idhar Resmadi; Rendy Pandita Bastari; Rahmiati Aulia
Journal of Urban Society's Arts Vol 13, No 1 (2026): April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24821/jousa.v13i1.15364

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Zines are alternative media embedded within urban subculture communities in Bandung, Indonesia. Zines function not only as platforms for personal expression but also as design practices shaped by social relations, collective values, and media technology. This study uses Activity Theory as an analytical lens to examine how zine design is mediated by sociocultural systems within subculture networks. Adopting a qualitative case study approach, the research investigates four subculture zines such as Form and Pressure, Saturasi, Break from Cinema, and Golosor Times through in-depth interviews and participant observation. The findings demonstrate that zine-making is a socially situated design activity mediated by interactions among subjects, tools, objectives, rules, communities, and divisions of labor. While each case presents a distinct configuration of these elements, all emphasize participatory and context-sensitive design approaches. This study argues that zine-making should be understood as a form of activity system grounded in community practices as a process of knowledge production, identity articulation, and technological dynamics. Furthermore, this study proposes Activity Theory as a robust methodological framework for analyzing community-based design, offering insights for expanding design paradigms toward more democratic, inclusive, and culturally embedded practices.

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