Different and 100% independent
Berbeda dan Merdeka 100% is a non-violent socio-cultural movement which promotes democracy and tolerance. The movement encourages people to speak out against acts of violence and corruption through murals, graffiti, posters, stickers and various other artistic activities. The group also appears to be against conservative Islam. The "100% independence" part of the slogan comes from the Indonesian nationalist activist and communist leader Tan Malaka who was active in the 1920's and 1940's.
The motto "Berbeda dan Merdeka 100%", as well as other slogans such as the one below ("Indonesia is not religious country. Indonesia is a country of diversity"), appear all over the city.
(Courtesy of http://indonesiastreetartmovement.tumblr.com)
Public space is not corporate property!!
Blind heart, conscience defunct (Buta hati, nurani mati)
Puppet! Metropolis (background art)
"Good fight comrade" (words on bannner)
selfish skeptical emotion, pollution, poison, noxious (words in the sky)
(These images appear to have a communist flavour - red star wearing comrades fighting against the evils of capitalism - see sign on top of building)
Protect yourself on your journey because Jakarta is less healthy (words in the sky)
Take care on your journey. Greetings to your family. Don't forget to bring back presents (words on red banner)
Indonesia Street Art Unite
(These people, some poor, are surrounded by a sea of money)
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