{"title":"But Muchtar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDiscover works by But Muchtar (1930–1993), Indonesian abstract artist and Institut Teknologi Bandung alumnus known for his exploration of form, space and colour. Available for sale on Art Again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"but-muchtar-deep-thinking-1972","title":"But Muchtar, Deep Thinking, 1972","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBronze\u003cbr\u003e61 x 27 x 25 cm\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut Muchtar (Indonesian, 1930–1993) was an artist known for his contributions to modern abstract art in Indonesia. He studied at the Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), where he was influenced by the formalist approach to art that emphasised structure, composition and the exploration of visual elements. Over time, he developed a practice centred on abstraction, focusing on the relationship between form, space and colour rather than representational imagery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreated in 1972, Deep Thinking captures the contemplative spirit that characterizes the sculptural language of But Mochtar, a key figure in Indonesia’s modern art movement. Cast in solid bronze and weighing approximately 16 kilograms, the work conveys intellectual introspection through refined abstraction rather than literal representation. The compact mass and measured curves suggest a figure withdrawn into thought, where volume and negative space work in quiet dialogue. Its grounded presence reflects the weight of reflection itself—steady, deliberate, and inward. Through the enduring strength of bronze, But Mochtar transforms an intangible mental state into a tactile, three-dimensional form, inviting viewers to pause and encounter contemplation as both a personal and universal experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAcquired from a private collector.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Photographed in April 2026)\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53220372021613,"sku":null,"price":8800.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/3-1775441384335.jpg?v=1776173347"},{"product_id":"but-muchtar-my-love-kesayangan-1963","title":"But Muchtar, My Love (Kesayangan), 1963","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBronze\u003cbr\u003e56 x 17 x 20 cm\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut Muchtar (Indonesian, 1930–1993) was an artist known for his contributions to modern abstract art in Indonesia. He studied at the Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), where he was influenced by the formalist approach to art that emphasised structure, composition and the exploration of visual elements. Over time, he developed a practice centred on abstraction, focusing on the relationship between form, space and colour rather than representational imagery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreated in 1963, My Love (Kesayangan) embodies the lyrical sensitivity and modernist language that define But Mochtar as one of Indonesia’s pioneering sculptors of the post-independence era. Cast in solid bronze and weighing approximately 16 kilograms, the work balances material strength with emotional nuance, transforming a dense and enduring medium into an intimate expression of affection. Rather than depicting love literally, the sculpture distills it into flowing contours and refined abstraction, allowing form, rhythm, and proportion to convey feeling. Its subtle patina and shifting silhouettes invite viewers to move around it, experiencing the interplay of mass and void from every angle. In My Love, bronze becomes both anchor and metaphor—timeless, grounded, and quietly powerful—reflecting the artist’s belief that sculpture is not merely an object in space, but a vessel for inner emotion made tangible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAcquired from a private collector.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Photographed in April 2026)\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53284893557101,"sku":null,"price":8800.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/2-1775441384474.jpg?v=1778414052"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/collections\/han_sai_por_db231004-5943-4d87-9bad-13bbbb6a79ba.png?v=1780989718","url":"https:\/\/artagain.co\/collections\/but-muchtar.oembed","provider":"Art Again","version":"1.0","type":"link"}