Bali is often singularly portrayed as a unique Hindu island, a legacy inherited from the Majapahit empire. This narrative, crafted since the Dutch colonial era, has consistently linked Bali's identity to Hinduism. Consequently, this dominant image may have marginalised other narratives about Bali that extend beyond its Hindu identity. In the "Melihat Bali dari Berbagai Sisi" series, Nuturang aims to provide space for these less dominant narratives.
Further Reading, in collaboration with CON TEMPORARY and Ruang Arta Derau, is thrilled to present ‘Riso Room: Bali Edition’ at RAD Artspace, Tegallalang in Bali, from Saturday, 24 May to Tuesday, 10 June 2025!
The artworks reflect on living spaces, cocooning, routine, and the often-overlooked details of daily life. They also explore the intimate relationship between artists and the objects that inhabit their personal workspaces—offering insight into how these dynamics shift within an exhibition context.
KARAT will host the Paras Book Showcase, featuring an exciting convo with Radit Mahindro and Krisna Sudharma.
We’ll talk about Paras Book, unfiltered Q&As, and how they gradually evolved from a platform to serve multiple ideas and purposes—emerging through an unintentional process of collecting and repurposing.
It’s a chill session, but heads up book stock is limited so we encourage you to arrive early—first come, first served.
Apel Hendrawan is a painter, sculptor, tattoo artist, environmental activist and Balinese Hindu priest. A life journey that has seen him go through a battle with the forces of dark and light. A drug overdose that saw him incarcerated in the Bangli Asylum for the insane. Apel’s creative journey led him through experimentation until he eventually found his ‘voice’. A settled, more mature condition that reflects his state of grace.
This event is a celebration of the life journey and creative legacy of Wayan Apel Hendrawan, spanning half a century. Through a powerful art installation and the launch of his personal biography, this retrospective unveils a story of struggle, transformation, and the search for meaning through art.
Jia CURATED 2025 begins its journey with Road to Jia CURATED, an immersive exhibition introducing this year’s theme, Evolving Perspectives. A key highlight of this showcase is Threadapeutic, a pioneering textile art studio that has spent over a decade redefining textile re-crafting. Through its progressive approach, Threadapeutic transforms discarded fabric offcuts into new possibilities, challenging conventional perceptions of material value.
As part of the Ubud Open Studios events, join Pithecanthropus to discover the art of creating beautiful and intricate batik motifs using silk screen printing. This workshop welcomes all skill levels, so bring your creativity and learn a new craft!
This May Day season, Masa Masa and Sinema Akar Rumput are joining forces to reclaim the screen. Together, they will present films that share the stories and memories of workers.
In collaboration with Desa Potato Head, NOWNESS ASIA is proud to present ‘Regeneration’, a film series showing every Wednesday in May.
This curated screening features archival NOWNESS ASIA pieces and exclusive premieres such as Natasha Tontey @krazykosmickid’s ‘Garden Amidst The Flames’, and Riar Rizaldi @riarrr’s ‘Mirage: Eigenstate’. The program will spotlight artist-led films and striking narratives alongside experimental visual works, each exploring themes of life, growth, change, connectivity, and identity.
Rwa Bhineda explores Balinese duality through traditional and contemporary art. Curated by Brina Paska, the exhibition features 17 distinguished Indonesian artists who examine the delicate balance between opposing forces, creating dynamic dialogues between different artistic expressions.
Featured Artists for Rwa Bhineda:
A. Sebastianus, Cokorda Raka Sedana, Helena Khodyat, I Gede Sukarya, Ines Katamso, I Made Griyawan, I Made Sesangka, I Nyoman Bratayasa, Mangku Muriati, Ni Ketut Sumiartini, Ni Luh Pangestu, Ni Nyoman Merti, Ni Wayan Mimin Mirayanti, Nugi Ketut, Sarita Ibnoe, I Komang Subrata, and Valasara.
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.
