This interdisciplinary collaboration aims to empower young Indonesians to tackle real-world water challenges with creative solutions rooted in art, design, science, and community engagement.

In Jakarta, water is a daily reality - and a growing challenge. Through art and innovation, the Water Turbine Project seeks to imagine sustainable solutions for tomorrow.

Grundfos Indonesia, in collaboration with Museum MACAN and with support from the Grundfos Foundation, is proud to announce the launch of the Water Turbine Project - an innovative arts education initiative designed to inspire young Indonesians to address real-world water challenges through creativity, design, and science.

This pilot program that brings together art, design, science, and technology to explore real-world water issues in North Jakarta. Through a series of workshops, collaborative learning sessions, and creative prototyping activities, the project aims to foster design literacy, artistic confidence, and future-oriented problem-solving skills among participating students.

As part of the initiative, Grundfos employees will volunteer their expertise, leading knowledge-sharing sessions on water, sanitation, and climate action, and supporting students during the prototyping process. These efforts align with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation and SDG 13: Climate Action, reinforcing Grundfos’ commitment to creating positive impact in the communities we serve.

A core component of the initiative is the Training of Trainers program, led by Danish artists in collaboration with Playo, an innovative design collective based in Indonesia. This capacity-building effort aims to empower local artists and designers with the skills and resources to deliver interdisciplinary arts education programs that will continue long after the pilot’s completion. The project will officially launch in early 2026, followed by workshops, exhibitions, and knowledge-sharing events.

The project launches alongside Museum MACAN’s major exhibition, Olafur Eliasson: Your curious journey, which opened on 29 November 2025. The artist’s exploration of perception, nature, and ecological interconnection offers an inspiring context for the project’s focus on water, creativity, and community engagement. Together, the exhibition and the Water Turbine Project underscore Museum MACAN’s role as a platform for global artistic dialogue and environmental reflection, highlighting how art can bring people together to imagine sustainable futures.

An installation from Your Curious Journey, Olafur Eliasson’s immersive exhibition at Museum MACAN exploring light, geometry, and our relationship with the environment. Courtesy of Museum MACAN.

 

This collaboration marks a significant moment of cultural exchange between Indonesia and Denmark, coinciding with three milestones: 75 years of diplomatic relations, 80 years of Grundfos, and 50 years of the Grundfos Foundation, celebrating decades of innovation and shared commitment to sustainability and community empowerment.

“Through our partnership with Museum MACAN and the generous support of the Grundfos Foundation, the Water Turbine Project empowers young Indonesians to tackle water challenges with creativity and innovation. By connecting art, science, and sustainability, we aim to inspire the next generation to think boldly about climate action and water security,” said Callum Peck, Area Managing Director, Grundfos Water Utility and Country Director of Grundfos Indonesia.

“At Museum MACAN, we believe that arts education must be globally informed yet deeply connected to local realities,” said Venus Lau, Director of Museum MACAN. “The Water Turbine Project reflects our commitment to cultural exchange, sustainability, and creative problem-solving. Support from partners such as Grundfos enables us to bring impactful programs beyond the museum’s walls and into the communities we serve.”

Celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations between Denmark and Indonesia at an event in Jakarta.

About Museum MACAN

Museum MACAN (Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara) is Indonesia’s leading institution for modern and contemporary art, dedicated to fostering public engagement, arts education, and cultural exchange through exhibitions, learning programs, and artist collaborations.

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