Danarto (27 June 1941 in

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– 10 April 2018, Jakarta) was an Indonesian writer and artist. His father was Jakio Harjodinomo, a sugar factory foreman. His mother, named Siti Aminah, was small

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trader in the market. His work is well known; especially a collection of

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: ''Godlob''. Another collection of short stories, ''Adam Ma'rifat'', won the Literature Prize of the (Jakarta Arts Council) in 1982. In 2009 Danarto accepted the Ahmad Bakrie Award for literature. Rampan, Korrie Layun. Leksikon susastra Indonesia. Balai Pustaka, 2000, Jakarta. Halaman 116

Life

After completing his education at the elementary school (SD) and junior high school (SMP), he continued his schooling in literature at the secondary school (SMA) in

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. In 1958–1961 he studied at the

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(ASRI) majoring in art. During this period, he also edited the children's magazine, ''Si Kuncung''. Until 1964, he was a member of the art and drama group "Sanggarbambu" (Bamboo Monastery). In 1969–1974 he worked at the arts center Jakarta (

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). In 1973 he became a lecturer at the Academy of Fine Arts LPKJ (now IKJ) Jakarta. He was the chief designer for the Indonesian cultural group that visited Osaka, Japan, for

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. During 1978, he toured Europe and Asia with a theatrical troupe, led by the choreographer and director Sardono, acting and designing sets. In 1988, he received the

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. In later years, he has worked as a theatrical director in Jakarta. About the author "Setangkai Melati di Sayap Jibril". Yayasan Adikarya Ikapi dan the Ford Foundation, 2001, Jakarta He died on 10 April 2018 at the age of 76.Indonesian arts and literature scene mourns passing of Danarto
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{{Authority control 1941 births 2018 deaths Indonesian writers Javanese people International Writing Program alumni People from Sragen Regency