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via ANTARA News, 30 August 2023: KAWS:Holiday Indonesia” at Prambanan Temple predicted to be a “big magnet” for tourism, says Indonesia’s Tourism and Creative Economy Minister.

Uno is certain that the exhibition, which presents a fine blend of world contemporary art and the beauty and splendor of Prambanan Temple, will lure more tourists and will become an effective promotion for Prambanan Temple to the world.

“When this art is seen in the evening before sunset, the appearance of twilight violet will become a beautiful backdrop with the splendor of Prambanan Temple,” he stated.

The contemporary artwork made by Brian Donnelly is on display in the grounds of Brahma Temple at the Prambanan Temple Complex on August 9-31, and it can be enjoyed directly by the visitors.

Source: KAWS statue at Prambanan Temple can draw tourists: Minister Uno – ANTARA News

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