Join Studio Bumi at Ace Hotel New York for Just Dinner, a communal dining experience built around shared dishes, thoughtful conversation, and meeting new people around one table.
Inspired by the Indonesian tradition of hidang, dinner is served family-style, with dishes placed at the center of the table to be passed around and enjoyed together. The evening is designed to feel warm, open, and easy to step into, whether you’re arriving solo or with friends.
Set against the backdrop of Osaka Castle, Radit Mahindro from Potato Head will be hosting a session exploring the musical dialogue between Bali and Japan, while spotlighting the hybrid crossovers that link these sounds to other regions. We’ll listen to how the rhythms of Balinese gamelan, rindik, jegog, and kecak were woven into the work of Yellow Magic Orchestra, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Haruomi Hosono, and even merged with Japanese noh in the soundscape of iconic anime Akira, tracing how these traditions travel beyond borders and shift into new forms.
'Denpasar Bercerita' will discuss the selected short stories chosen by the jury for the Denpasar Short Story Competition 2025: the reasons why these 10 short stories were selected, as well as general stories about the short story form. Following that, the event will continue with an exciting performance by several artists who will respond to these short stories.
Nuturang are going to take a closer look at the colonial architectural traces that still stand amidst the bustle of modern-day Denpasar. Through the markets and historic old buildings, they will explore how Denpasar was once part of the colonial narrative that influenced the city's appearance and the identity of its people.
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.
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.
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.
Embark on a pilgrimage to Mount Batukaru's mystical rainforests in Bali's central highlands, a sacred site near the majestic Jati Luwih rice fields. Trek through the lush jungle, discovering native plants and birdlife. Conclude your journey at Karusotju, an artisan distillery that has reinvented arak using local honey sweet potato. Enjoy an elegant lunch in this tranquil setting while savoring Karusotju's refined spirits.
Discover Buleleng's hidden gem, Les Village, with Pak Puryana guiding you through highland coffee plantations and flora, while you enjoy traditional snacks. In Les, meet the enigmatic Chef Yudi at his Dapur Bali Mula warung. There, in his rustic-chic bamboo kitchen, this village priest and cult-like chef will present authentic Balinese dishes like Balinese Fish Soup, Sate Lilit, fish steamed in bamboo, Lawar with long pepper, and Seafood Ngiyu, sharing his culinary stories. Refreshments include his handcrafted arak brews.
Entering its second semester, the Program Membaca Denpasar dari Dekat Sekali program partners with the Sanur Archive for its seventh event, Menatap Nyiur Sanur. This exploration will delve into Sanur's history, revealing a narrative beyond its peaceful facade of palms and beaches. Sanur is a space where colonial history and local resistance intertwine, and where spirituality persists alongside modern development.
