early life and education ahmad sadali was born on july 29, 1924, in garut, west java, indonesia. he came from a family with diversified businesses, including batik and printing. sadali's father, haji muhammad djamhari, was a prominent figure in the muhammadiyah muslim organization in garut. sadali spent his education at his boedi priyayi garut and later continued his studies in yogyakarta. he then entered the jakarta islamic college between 1944 and 1945.
artistic career sadali's artistic career began when he studied at the faculty of drawing teachers at the bandung institute of technology (itb) from 1948 to 1953. there, he was one of the first students of
ries mulder , a dutch painter and lecturer who helped establish the department of fine arts at itb. sadali's abstract style, particularly
abstract expressionism and
cubism , was strongly influenced by mulder's cubist painting style. this abstract style in the bandung university surprised various parties in the world of indonesian art.
notable works and style sadali is a pioneer of modern
abstract art in indonesia. his works are characterized by geometric shapes and colors, which he believed reflected his spiritual connection with god. one of his notable works is
skyline of new york , which showcases his unique abstract style. sadali's works can be found in various museums, including the
national gallery singapore . for more information on sadali's works, visit
ahmad sadali: skyline of new york on ArtsDot.
influence and legacy sadali's abstract style has influenced many indonesian artists, including
a.d. pirous and sunaryo. his works have also been compared to those of american artists such as
jackson pollock ,
clyfford still ,
willem de kooning , and
mark rothko . for more information on abstract expressionism, visit
the portrait painting art movement on ArtsDot.
abstract expressionism : a post-world war 2 american art movement that emerged as a distinct movement in europe during the 19th century. cubism : a style of painting that emphasizes geometric shapes and fragmented forms. color field painting : a style of abstract painting that emphasizes large areas of color. conclusion ahmad sadali was a pioneer of indonesian abstract art, known for his unique abstract style and spiritual connection with god. his works can be found in various museums, including the
national gallery singapore . for more information on sadali's life and works, visit
ahmad sadali on wikipedia or
ahmad sadali on ArtsDot.
Questions & Answers
Where can I see the color profile of Ahmad Sadali's work?
Ahmad Sadali 's use of color across the works listed on this website can be studied on the artist's Palette Genome page.
Can I browse Ahmad Sadali's works by mood?
The Mood Room of Ahmad Sadali is a page that arranges the artist's artworks by mood.
How many artworks by Ahmad Sadali are available to browse?
You can browse 1 artwork by Ahmad Sadali on the All Artworks page.
By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team
Updated Sept. 9, 2026
