en.malanginspirasi.com – A renowned maestro painter Nasirun passed away on Saturday morning, August 1, 2026.
He had been a prominent artist who spent decades shaping the contemporary art landscape from Yogyakarta.
Nasirun breathed his last at approximately 05:58 AM WIB at the AMC Muhammadiyah Hospital in Yogyakarta at the age of 60.
His sudden passing came as a profound shock to family members, fellow artists, and art enthusiasts alike.
According to close relatives and colleagues, Nasirun had recently experienced health complications, including chest discomfort and respiratory issues.
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In the early hours of Saturday, his condition deteriorated due to severe shortness of breath, prompting his family to rush him to the hospital.
Despite his underlying health issues—including stomach acid complications and respiratory strain—friends recalled him as a resilient, joyful figure who rarely complained about physical discomfort, often greeting visitors with a smile even when unwell.
Notably, his passing occurred while his major collaborative exhibition titled “Arundhati” was still running at Pendhapa Art Space in Bantul, an event many peers now bittersweetly refer to as his farewell showcase.
Artistic Legacy and Cultural Impact
Born in Cilacap, Central Java, on October 1, 1965, Nasirun moved to Yogyakarta to pursue formal art education.
He studied batik craftsmanship at the Fine Arts High School (SSRI) in 1983 before advancing to Fine Arts at the Indonesian Fine Arts Academy (ASRI, now ISI Yogyakarta) in 1987.
Throughout his prolific career, Nasirun became celebrated for his distinct style that seamlessly integrated traditional Javanese wayang elements, Nusantara mythology, local wisdom, and Islamic Sufi values into dynamic, expressionist works.
His profound aesthetic explorations cemented his status as a pillar of contemporary Indonesian art, with exhibitions spanning multiple continents.
Following his passing, funeral rites were held at his home before his body was laid to rest at the Girisapto Artists Cemetery in Imogiri, Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta.
