Jakarta, Sept. 7 -- Minister of Culture Fadli Zon emphasized that arts and culture serve as a unifying force, especially in a world increasingly marked by conflict and division.

"Arts and culture are a binding power, a uniting force. Politics often divides us, sometimes even leading to conflict and war. But art and culture bring us together," Fadli said in an official statement on Sunday.

Speaking at the opening of a painting exhibition presented by the SBY Art Community at 25 Hours Hotel The Oddbird in Jakarta on Saturday (Sept. 6), Fadli said art exhibitions are more than just platforms for creative expression -they are living proof that cultural and artistic activity endures, regardless of circumstances.

"Even in challenging times, ...