Art In Bali

SAKA Museum at AYANA Bali has recently launched its first temporary exhibition showcasing how a centuries-old Balinese painting tradition continues to thrive.For nine months, SAKA Museum is presenting a new way to experience the Kamasan painting tradition through an exhibition unlike anything before. ‘KAMASAN: The Noble Tradition of Balinese Painting’ runs from 28 August 2026

Design innovation is a process that guides creatives in developing unique, functional products that deliver value to customers in new and novel ways. It takes an idea from inception to impact. This is the objective of the visionary initiative, the Artist Designer In Residence (ADIR) program, one of the many insightful and original enterprises led

Three hundred and thirty-six blue and white cyanotype prints, 20 by 15cm, arranged floor to ceiling within a 6-meter-deep by 5-meter-wide alcove of the Jogja National Museum (JNM), distinguish *After Exotic 1931*, a contemporary art installation by Balinese printmaker Agung Pramana. Immediately captivating, Pramana’s visual formula pulsates. Reproduction archival images, Balinese sculptures of mythical creatures,

A blindfolded “fractured” skull is engulfed in flames, with both halves distinguished by text. ‘This Is All I Know’ is a confession of frustration and hopelessness in a vibrant pop-meets-street-art style. Painted by Balinese-German artist Gede Austana, it is an emotional response to the racial discrimination he often endures, and was a highlight of the

Those visiting Potato Head Beach Club are currently being welcomed by a new face – ‘Evolving Landscapes’, a black and white mural of epic proportions by Korean-American artist, Rostarr. Potato Head Beach Club first opened in 2010, and its initial unveiling captured the imagination with its Colosseum-like façade fashioned by one of Indonesia’s most renowned

A secret to successfully conveying artistic ideas to an audience is the artist’s ability to economise their visual design language. “Less is more” is a creative philosophy that emphasises the value of austerity and minimalism. By reducing unnecessary elements in an art composition, the artist can achieve greater clarity and effectiveness in communication. One of

The rise of digital illustrators is a burgeoning phenomenon in the contemporary art and creative spheres of Bali and Indonesia. This was especially emphasised during the COVID pandemic when the global physical art infrastructure shut down and the virtual world flourished. Illustration is a powerful visual design language which distinguishes itself from fine art by

NOW! Bali Magazine talks with Krisna Sudharma, curator and artistic director of Nonfrasa, a contemporary art gallery in Ubud, established in early 2021, during the second year of the pandemic. We reflect on Nonfrasa’s first five years of operation, Krisna’s vision, journey, and his collaboration with Desa Projects, culminating in Octopus 26: Melange, a group

In the realm of early twentieth-century art, few figures blend mysticism, adventure, and cross-cultural curiosity as seamlessly as Tyra Kleen. Kleen pursued a path that took her far beyond the conventions of her time, charting her own course through art, travel, and spiritual exploration. Her journey led her to Java and Bali, where she became

An artist’s voice, their unique style which identifies them among their peers, is an essential aspect of a successful artist. For an emerging artist, young, talented, sensitive, ambitious, and impressionable, the journey of self-discovery in discerning who they are, what, and how they wish to express their creativity can be extremely difficult to unearth. A

Bathing and cleanliness hold a significant place in Indonesian society, closely connected to the country’s tropical climate, religious beliefs, social customs, and overall well-being. Bathing is not merely a hygienic practice but is deeply rooted in spiritual, communal, and cultural traditions. When Europeans arrived in Indonesia from the 16th century onward, they were struck by

Multidisciplinary Balinese artist, Marmar Herayukti, recently revealed his latest artistic work with the unveiling of ‘The Puputan Badung’ diorama in Denpasar. This new display has reimagined an existing iconic statue, Monumen Puputan Badung, made in remembrance of one of Bali’s most significant historical moments. Bali’s ‘puputan’, or mass ritual suicides, committed during Bali’s war against