Join a hands-on workshop in the art of natural indigo dyeing. Begin with an introduction to Threads of Life and its natural dye studio, followed by a walk through the dye plant garden to learn about Indonesia’s traditional dyes.
In his artistic practice, Abyu is often influenced by various issues in his surroundings. These issues have their own disruptive power that can sometimes become a polemic in life. The disruptive power refers to the strong influence of an issue in life and how great its impact is. The polemics in life are a special gift in terms of art because every issue that occurs can be turned into an idea by expressing it into paintings.
In his artistic practice, Abyu is often influenced by various issues in his surroundings. These issues have their own disruptive power that can sometimes become a polemic in life. The disruptive power refers to the strong influence of an issue in life and how great its impact is. The polemics in life are a special gift in terms of art because every issue that occurs can be turned into an idea by expressing it into paintings.
Tumpek Uduh, also known as Tumpek Wariga or Tumpek Pengatag, is a significant Balinese Hindu holy day dedicated to plants and the environment. On this day, Balinese Hindus give offerings, such as flowers, fruits, and traditional porridge, to plants and trees in their gardens, farms, and plantations. The ceremonies express thanks for good crops and ask for a prosperous harvest in the future.
Art Jakarta returns to JIExpo Kemayoran on 3–5 October 2025, presenting more than 70 galleries from 16 countries across Asia and beyond, including Nonfrasa Gallery from Bali.
Inspired by the Balinese way of life, traditional architecture and sacred textiles during their ADIR residency, Studio Marcel Poulain designed a lounge chair to be 'dressed up' like a character, developed and crafted by CushCush and Balinese artisans.
From Bandung to Bali, Mia Diwasasri has shaped clay, canvas, and memory into a language of her own. SOCA (from the Sundanese word for “eye”) invites us to see and be seen, to meet the beauty in our fragmented selves. Inspired in part by the Balinese Kanda Pat philosophy, Mia’s work embraces the plurality within ourselves.
Bagus Ari Maruta brings together mythology, spirituality, and memory, creating a threshold between sekala (the seen) and niskala (the unseen). The landscapes he evokes are gentle and warm, suffused with colour and resonant with mythic echoes.
Come join Marlowe Bandem on a Subak Tour in Guwang with I Komang Adiartha. They will explore the Subak areas of Kulidan, Babakan, and Puaya, and pass several murals as part of this critical and reflective art tour.
Tabuhan Tantular is Gamelan Tantular's first event after six months of development. Three classes—Wirama, Swatama, and Genta—are ready to play the gamelan for the first time.
In addition to gamelan, the event will also feature performances by Lestari Ayu Bulan, Poetry Reading, Seniman Cilik, and PentAura.
