Digging Into Aesthetics and Culture through a Visit to Sunaryo Lounge, ‎Bandung

Selasar Sunaryo Art Space, as one of the leading art spaces in Bandung, plays an important role as a bridge between art and society. This article aims to explore how a visit to Selasar Sunaryo can enrich individuals’ understanding of aesthetics and culture. Using a qualitative approach through survey and observation, this study collected data from visitors to analyze their views on the exhibited artworks and the socio-psychological impacts of the experience. The findings indicate that most visitors felt a deep connection with the local culture and gave positive assessments to the quality of the artworks. A visit to Selasar Sunaryo was considered an enriching experience of cultural and aesthetic knowledge. Thus, this study makes a significant contribution to the development of arts and cultural education in Indonesia, as well as encouraging more active participation from the community in local art activities.