Due to its reputation in the international world, contemporary art in Indonesia survived, in the sense that the Indonesian art world made room for contemporary art to develop. Publications on Indonesian art — which became possible because of the rapid growth of the art market — included contemporary art developments. Several contemporary artists (painters) even entered the art market despite the fact that their works represent mostly social realities and are meant to have a social impact. Contemporary art work, in contrast with the pleasant, beautiful mainstream paintings, is critical and political.