Coral Gallery is a gallery that displays a collection of fine and applied Javanese typical arts. The gallery is situated on Jl. Affandi (Gejayan) CT X No.82, Sleman, Yogyakarta. Coral Gallery is considered a new gallery since it’s only been operating for 2 years. It was officially opened for public on March 7 2008, by the initiative of PT. Watukali Capita Ciptama as a means for young artists to distribute their talent and creativity there.

Coral Gallery covers an area of 800 m² . Coral Gallery is rather unique compared to other art galleries in Yogyakarta. From the start, its purpose was to provide art exhibitions, but not just any art exhibitions, but a combination of fine arts and applied arts.  Fine art (or visual art) is a form of art that is developed primarily for its aesthetics and concept value rather than its utility, such as the visual beauty of paintings, music, sculpture, dance and others. Whereas applied art is a form of art that involves the application of design and aesthetics to objects of function and everyday use, such as interior designing. An example, of this concept is the positioning of a painting on top of a sofa set. This can merge into a beautiful combination of fine and applied art when arranged in a good manner.

The collection of fine art is displayed on the first floor of the gallery, whereas applied art is displayed on the second floor. Various types of fine art displayed include paintings, sculpture, and furnitures. Coral Gallery is often used for art exhibition, especially exhibition that involves the application of fine and applied art. Usually, young artists and also experienced artists gather here when an exhibition is operating. A good combination of fine and applied art can bring a particular harmony in the environment, and can give a spiritful tone to one’s character. You can visit this unique gallery everyday from 9:00 AM till 5:00 PM.

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