Parallels: Legacies in Flux
Ubud Art Ground proudly presents our first major exhibition, Parallels: Legacies in Flux. 50+ artists. One space. Countless stories. A meeting point of heritage, memory, and contemporary expression.
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“Navigating the Product Design Practice in Bali”
Discover how product design takes shape in Bali through conversations with local industry practitioners, hosted by CushCush Gallery and ADPII Bali.
a lure
Nonfrasa is delighted to present ‘a lure’, a solo presentation by Chiara Hardy. In ‘a lure’, Chiara Hardy casts her line into the vast unknown, weaving together the seemingly disparate worlds of local fishing and amateur radio.
Megorot
Nonfrasa is delighted to present Megorot, a solo exhibition by Todd McMillan. This three-channel moving image installation—developed in collaboration with cinematographer Wayan Martino, sound artist Putu Septa and artist & kites practicioner Kadek Armika—combines 16mm film, video, and original sound to explore the spiritual and existential dimensions of kite-flying in Bali.
Klymax Movie Night: Bali
This month’s Klymax Movie Night brings together four captivating films celebrating Bali’s rich heritage. PAHIT MANIS, Night Forest blends animation and archival art to show how Balinese storytelling can inspire care for the environment. Solahang: Balinese Dance Through Archival Lenses reveals rare 1930s footage of dance and music, offering a fascinating glimpse into Bali’s artistic past. Bali Tryptic: Between the Mountain and the Sea explores Balinese beliefs and history, tracing how ancient rituals and colonial encounters shaped the island’s identity. Miracle of Bali: The Midday Sun, narrated by David Attenborough, immerses you in 1960s village life with mesmerising gamelan, Legong dance, and the artistic legacy of Walter Spies. Together, these films invite you to experience the timeless spirit and cultural depth of Bali.
FRAGMENTS: A Traditional Black & White Photography Exhibition
Ten artists spent weeks shooting, developing, and printing their photos by hand, using traditional darkroom methods.
Film, light, chemistry, and creativity.
Batuan Technique Painting Workshop
Join the Batuan Technique Painting Workshop at SUN.CONTEMPORARY with I Made Griyawan, a talented Balinese artist specialising in this intricate traditional painting style.
Berebut Bali
Drawing insights from the book 'Berebut Bali,' this discussion delves into the profound crisis currently facing spatial and environmental governance in Bali. The ongoing decentralisation process has empowered Bali's eight regencies and single city with the authority to pursue increased local revenue, largely by aggressively expanding their tourism sectors.
Mapping Time: Balinese Calendars in the Digital Age
How do ancient Balinese calendars stay relevant in today's world? KALA.02 invites you how Tika and Palelintangan are reimagined through digital innovation. Be part of the discussion!
The Fruit That I’ve Become
The Fruit That I’ve Become is a celebration of unfolding—of Yessiow’s journey as an artist, a daughter, and a woman. Rooted in the dual heritage of Java and Bali, and shaped through a decade of global mural-making, this solo exhibition explores selfhood through playful, symbolic forms.
With fruit as metaphor and family as medium, these works are a collaboration not only of paint and yarn, but of memory and love. At its heart, the exhibition honours process, perseverance, and the quiet strength of coming home to oneself.