Join Uluwatu Surf Villas for an inspiring and in-depth afternoon with acclaimed professional photographer Martin Westlake, as he shares captivating stories from behind the lens and offers expert insights into his creativity process and technical mastery.
Nuturang, Maastricht University, and the Colonial Collections Datahub will collaboratively explore and share insights into Balinese colonial collections held in the Netherlands. This investigation will utilize the digital platform of the Colonial Collections Datahub, employing its various features to conduct digital intervention practices. The team will then share their perspectives on the effectiveness of these features. This discussion forms part of Made Naraya's research, which examines the potential of digital platforms to serve as a third space for decolonising the narratives surrounding cultural heritage objects originating from colonial contexts.
Tian Taru's one-day course outlines the fundamentals of indigo dyeing - from growing and harvesting the indigo plant to extracting the dye into a paste, allowing you to create your own indigo vat and exploring various dyeing techniques to produce one-of-a-kind pieces.
The workshop also include a healthy Balinese lunch cooked with spices from their garden by renowned chef, Dayu.
TROPIS NUSANTARA, a group exhibition presented by Ruang Fungsi, a newly established multi-purpose creative space in Seminyak, features the works of ten talented Bali-based artists: Amadea, Bunnybone, Eka Sudarma Putra, Gusti Ayu Dwi Sudarwa, Kuncir Sathya Viku, Lee Wilson, Nugi Ketut, Satria Nugraha, Tiarama, and Wicitra Pradnyaratih.
Embark on a pilgrimage to Mount Batukaru's mystical rainforests in Bali's central highlands, a sacred site near the majestic Jati Luwih rice fields. Trek through the lush jungle, discovering native plants and birdlife. Conclude your journey at Karusotju, an artisan distillery that has reinvented arak using local honey sweet potato. Enjoy an elegant lunch in this tranquil setting while savoring Karusotju's refined spirits.
Discover Buleleng's hidden gem, Les Village, with Pak Puryana guiding you through highland coffee plantations and flora, while you enjoy traditional snacks. In Les, meet the enigmatic Chef Yudi at his Dapur Bali Mula warung. There, in his rustic-chic bamboo kitchen, this village priest and cult-like chef will present authentic Balinese dishes like Balinese Fish Soup, Sate Lilit, fish steamed in bamboo, Lawar with long pepper, and Seafood Ngiyu, sharing his culinary stories. Refreshments include his handcrafted arak brews.
Celebrate International Women's Day and Earth Day with Puan dan Bumi: Detak yang Seirama, an exhibition curated by Rupa Bali at TAT Art Space. This showcase of young artists presents diverse narratives and aesthetics centred on life's origins, fertility, sustainability, and women's empowerment. The exhibition also marks the third anniversary of TAT Art Space.
Entering its second semester, the Program Membaca Denpasar dari Dekat Sekali program partners with the Sanur Archive for its seventh event, Menatap Nyiur Sanur. This exploration will delve into Sanur's history, revealing a narrative beyond its peaceful facade of palms and beaches. Sanur is a space where colonial history and local resistance intertwine, and where spirituality persists alongside modern development.
The 1950s in Indonesia served as the backdrop for Turang, a beautiful film that holds a significant place as an early example of cinema engaging with the legacy of colonialism. This landmark film emerged from the vision of Bachtiar Siagian, a leftist director, writer, and thinker deeply committed to fighting against imperialist and colonial cultural narratives through his art. Unfortunately, the subsequent anti-communist violence during the New Order authoritarian regime resulted in the tragic loss of many of his important cinematic works.
Step into the Culture Area within the Indonesia Pavilion and be mesmerised by Wayang, a theatrical film brought to life by acclaimed Indonesian director, producer, and screenwriter Garin Nugroho and Titi Mangsa. This film offers a profound narrative, seen through the perspective of a puppeteer, that unveils the intricate interconnectedness of humanity, nature, and the divine. Beautifully translating the Balinese philosophy of Tri Hita Karana onto the screen, Wayang seamlessly weaves together spirituality, social harmony, and environmental consciousness into a single, compelling story.
