Thamrin Misbach (b. Amuntai, S. Kalimantan, 1941) Tragedi Semanggi (Semanggi Tragedy)

The Semanggi Tragedy refers to two incidents in Jakarta, when state troops opened fire on unarmed civilians and protesters during special sessions of parliament. Seventeen people were killed and about 400 were wounded in the first incident, known as Semanggi I, which took place on 13 November 1998. Twelve people were killed and more than 200 wounded in the second incident, Semanggi II, which took place on 24 September 1999. The fact that these two incidents were often overlooked in the history of political reforms in Indonesia is what prompted Misbach Thamrin to paint this monumental painting.
Medium: oil on canvas
Size: 150 x 250 cm
Signature: signed and dated (lower right):”M. Thamrin 2015”