BIAK: Debris of War is a haunting and deeply human exploration of a forgotten battlefield Biak Island in Papua, Indonesia, where the remnants of World War II still scar the land and echo in the memories of its people.

Through compelling visual narratives and poignant reflections, Evi Aryati Arbay unearths the invisible wounds left by war: rusting aircraft, buried bunkers, and stories long silenced by history. But beyond the physical debris, she reveals something more powerful—the resilience of a community that has endured, redefined its identity, and continued to hope.

This book is more than a historical record. It is a call for recognition, for healing, and for justice—especially in advocating for the repatriation of unknown fallen soldiers and prisoners of war (POWs/MIA) whose stories remain unresolved. Arbay’s work bridges memory, diplomacy, and cultural empathy, offering readers a rare window into the intersection of trauma and tradition, war and peace.

Hardcover, This 250-pages book, packed in 2 languages (Indonesian – English)

Authors : Evi Aryati Arbay, IWAN SANTOSA, TAUFAN WIJAYA

FOTOGRAFER : EKY TANDYO, TIRTO ANDAYANTO

CURATOR : OSCAR MOTULOH

ISBN : 978-602-70671-4-1

PENERBIT : PT. ITA WISATA NUSANTARA