Art in Construction: Artist Rostarr’s Monumental Mural Enveloping Potato Head Beach Club
Potato Head Beach Club presents ‘Evolving Landscapes’ by Rostarr, a black and white mural of epic proportions (2026)
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Gebogan Bali, The Vibrant Towered Offering
The Gebogan is one of Bali’s most eye-catching offerings, tall and colourful, with various fruits and flowers arranged into a tower.
Five Elements of Life: Pancha Mahabhuta Exhibition at The Apurva Kempinski Bali
Explore ‘Pancha Mahabhuta’ at The Apurva Kempinski Bali, a 2024 art exhibition celebrating Indonesia’s five elements through works by Griyawan & Astawa.
‘Repurposing: Paradise’ Exhibition A Social Commentary on the Current State of Bali Through Art
An aptly timed art exhibition at Amandari features curated pieces that question the island’s reputation as a ‘paradise’.
Penampahan Galungan: Preparations and Purifications
Learn about Penampahan Galungan, the day of preparation and ritual pig slaughter in Bali to cleanse negative energies before the festival.
Bali’s ‘Wayang Week’ and Stories of Time the Devourer
Balinese wayang is more than art; it’s a sacred cosmic ritual, celebrated on Tumpek Wayang to maintain universal balance.
Magedong-Gedongan: Ceremonies for the Incarnating Soul
Taking place around the 5-7th month the Magedong-gedongan ceremony aims at keeping things in order both in the womb and outside it.
Ngendag : The Awakening of the Dead
Explore Ngendag, the Balinese ritual of exhuming the dead for cremation, reflecting deep spiritual beliefs in the soul's journey and release.
Yamaraja: Magical Drawings of the Bugbug Temple Festival
One of Bali's very rare ceremonies is found at Bugbug, Karangasem, where a giant Yamaraja drawing is made on the temple floor.
Tumpek Uduh: Balinese Hindu Honour Their Plants
Balinese Hindus has numerous religious ceremonies held throughout the year, one of them is Tumpek Uduh, a day of honouring plants.
When Music Meets Literature: Songs Inspired by Poetry
Musicians have long drawn inspiration from poetry, blending lyrics and verse to create new art, from Bob Dylan to Patti Smith and Leonard Cohen.
Back to the Movies: Upcoming Films to Look Forward To
With cinemas and movie theatres reopening in the next coming months, we share with you a list of upcoming films to look forward to.
Naur Sot and The Fulfillment of a Vow
The story of Ni Luh Koncrong reveals a family vow to Jero Gede, involving otonan rituals and a wayang performance to restore balance and health.
Legong Jobog - Balinese Tale of Subali & Sugriwa
Legong Jobog enchants with Balinese dancers in gold prada, accompanied by Gamelan Semar Pagulingan, narrating the Ramayana tale of twin monkeys.
Laughter is the Best Medicine: Modern Comedies That Will Make You LOL
They say laughter is the best medicine in the world. Here, we share a list of the funniest modern comedies you must watch during self-isolation.
Sandya Gita Kotamaning Bayu
At the Bali Art Festival, Sandya Gita Komaning Bayu dazzled with Balinese dance, gamelan, and kidung, performed by Badung’s talented troupe.
Bali Tourism 2020: What Does the Government Have Planned for the Island?
Bali shifts from mass tourism to sustainable travel, promoting Tri Hita Karana, authentic culture, and green development for the island’s future.
Byungbong: The Women's Harvest Dance
Byungbyong dance celebrates Balinese women’s rice harvest, blending daily village life with bamboo juggling and vibrant gamelan music.
A Guide to Buying Balinese Art at Auctions
Are you an art lover? Well you'll be glad to know that there is so much art in Bali and you can find and purchase it at official, professional auctions too.
