Indonesia’s diverse arts and cultural heritage—both tangible and intangible—are widely scattered and stored in various locations across the country and abroad. Some are housed in museums and institutions, while others are kept in private homes and personal collections. While some are well-preserved and documented, many remain undiscovered, in poor condition, and at risk of disappearing.

The documentary series Buka Kotak (Unboxing Heritage) serves as a Cultural Window and source of Knowledge, with a mission to explore, document, and digitize Indonesia’s cultural masterpieces.

The production house Buka Kotak (Unboxing Heritage) was founded by Daniel Haryodiningrat (Director of Ullen Sentalu Museum, Yogyakarta) and Prof. Matthew Cohen (Professor of Drama, University of Connecticut, United States), involving experts in filmmaking, graphic design, and curation. In its production and distribution, Buka Kotak collaborates with various museums, galleries, institutions, universities, and both governmental and private organizations, nationally and internationally.

Buka Kotak welcomes further collaborations with the education and tourism sectors through seminars, licensing, research programs, and more. For further information, please contact our Collaboration Division.