Together with Marlowe Bandem, archivist and founder of Bali 1928, we will explore how tourism, initially introduced as an economic strategy, transformed into a force that significantly shaped the city's cultural landscape. This transformation simultaneously challenges a new generation of artists to negotiate between market demands, global pressures, and the local voice.
The Racuns and Gurat Art Project offers a creative space where the precise lines of traditional Kamasan painting serve as a wellspring of inspiration for modern visual art. This artistic journey stems from the profound realisation that tradition isn't a static relic of the past but a dynamic, living force—one that's consistently reimagined and rediscovered within contemporary artistic expression.
This project features the work of the following artists: Agus Mediana “Cuprux”, Gusde Mariadi, Gungde Putra, Kadek Wiradinata, Kadek Sumerta, Mangde Bendesa, Putra Wali Aco, and Putu Edy Kharisma.
What is the universe whispering to you today? Discover the answer through the Aghumi Oracle—a one-of-a-kind deck where each card shares messages from the universe through Balinese cultural symbols. Every card uncovers deeper meanings rooted in Bali’s sacred objects and sites.
In Bali, kite flying is more than play. It’s a way to honour nature, pray for good harvests, and celebrate the wind as a blessing. Join Museum SAKA for The Art of Balinese Kite Flying, an afternoon of kite-painting, storytelling, and flying Balinese kites together at SAKA Garden.
In this exhibition, Anna Tetzner will show some of my most important street photography work from the last 5 years in Bali. A mix of typical street scenes and Balinese faces, the exhibition aims to remind us all what the real Bali used to look like and still does in certain areas of the island.
The Jakarta Contemporary Gamelan Festival 2025 will be held on September 12-13, 2025, at Teater Salihara in Jakarta. The festival, titled 'Diversity in Gamelan,' will feature performances by the Indonesian Contemporary Gamelan Ensemble (Jakarta), Tunas Pusaka Ipang Putera (Jakarta), Ensemble Kyai Fatahillah (Bandung), Gamelan Kalatidha (Surakarta), and CIRAT (Bali).
Often called a continuous stage for the arts, Bali has produced a rich and varied archive over time, including texts, photos, audio, and digital records. The photographic archives from the Colonial era are especially interesting. Discover more about them by attending a public lecture with Marlowe Bandem, the founder of Bali 1928 Archive.
Drawing on her fascination with the relationship between the body, nature, and consciousness, Sakde Oka’s works employ subtle symbolism and a meditative creative process to explore the ways these elements weave together and emerge.
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.
