FX Harsono (b. 1949, Blitar, Indonesia) is a seminal figure in Indonesia’s contemporary art scene. Since his student days he has been an active critic of Indonesian politics, society and culture, always updating his artistic language to the current social and cultural contexts. Harsono’s own biography and family history are often the basis of his art. He has exhibitied solo work and participated in group exhibitions in and outside Indonesia, including at Selasar Sunaryo Art Space, Bandung, 2014; Arter Space for Art, Istanbul, 2014; Jogja National Museum, Yogyakarta, 2013; Bangkok Art And Cultural Center, Thailand, 2013; Tyler Rollins, New York, 2012; and the Singapore Art Museum, Singapore, 2010. Harsono’s work has been presented at 4A as part of the major multiyear community-engaged project Edge of Elsewhere in 2011 and 2012. In 2014 Harsono was the recipient of the Prince Clause Fund award. He currently lectures at the Faculty of Art and Design at the University of Pelita Harapan, Tangerang, Indonesia.