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.
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.
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.
In his solo exhibition, Magnified Ordinary, Devy Ferdianto invites you to slow down and see poetry in the common grounds. Through a mix of printmaking and everyday photography, this exhibition reflects on the small, intimate moments that often slip past us.
Gurat Gurit 2025: Reinvented Tradition doesn't aim to offer solutions for all contemporary practices of Balinese artists and cultural practitioners. Instead, it presents the complex discourse surrounding tradition.
Tri Dhatu, a sacred symbol in Balinese belief, is reimagined by Nyoman Erawan through the lens of Triloka — the three realms of human existence reflected in Borobudur. Experience this deeper perspective at his solo exhibition at Komaneka Art Gallery.
Eleven selected ensembles present the latest sound compositions in a complete, cohesive, and comprehensive performance. Offering novelty with unexpected sound dynamics, along with the charm of melodies and rhythms in the MI-RENG New Music for Gamelan Concert Series.
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.
