Ubud

Art and culture in Ubud

Ubud Art & Culture Trail

Ubud serves as the cultural heart of Bali, preserving a legacy of artistic evolution. This trail spans centuries of creativity, from the 14th-century rock carvings at Yeh Pulu to Bali’s oldest art institution, Puri Lukisan. It features the former studios of international artists like Antonio Blanco and Han Snel, alongside contemporary galleries and the Setia Darma House of Masks. The selection also highlights traditional craftsmanship at the Ubud Art Market and the preservation of textile heritage at the Threads of Life center.

Ubud Art & Culture Trail — Map

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Ubud Market

This is where you can hunt for domestic arts and crafts. Before noon, this market is a regular one with food and fresh produce, but it…

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Don Antonio Blanco Museum

The former atelier of the famous Bali-based artist of Spanish descent Antonio Blanco has been transformed into his museum.

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Neka Art Museum

The Neka Art Museum is a museum located in Ubud on Bali, Indonesia, It was established in 1982 by Pande Wayan Suteja Neka, better known as…

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Neka Art Museum

The Neka Art Museum is a museum located in Ubud on Bali, Indonesia, It was established in 1982 by Pande Wayan Suteja Neka, better known as…

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Puri Lukisan Museum

The Puri Lukisan Ratna Wartha Museum is the oldest art museum in Bali which specialize in modern traditional Balinese paintings and wood…

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Neka Art Museum

The Neka Art Museum is a museum located in Ubud on Bali, Indonesia, It was established in 1982 by Pande Wayan Suteja Neka, better known as…

Arabsalam / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Puri Lukisan Museum

The Puri Lukisan Ratna Wartha Museum is the oldest art museum in Bali which specialize in modern traditional Balinese paintings and wood…

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Yeh Pulu

This marvellous monument - an ancient rock carving - represents the stories of common people as well as Balinese tales.

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Batur Volcano Museum

This museum focuses solely on volcanoes. It presents their scaled models that demonstrate how they 'work'.

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Museum Purbakala

Archaeological museum housing a collection of ancient Balinese artifacts, including pre-Hindu stone sarcophagi and bronze objects from the Pejeng region.

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Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA)

Cultural center and museum showcasing traditional and contemporary Balinese paintings. The complex includes a botanical garden and hosts regular dance performances and workshops.

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Mask museum

Officially the Setia Darma House of Masks and Puppets, this collection features over 1,300 masks and 5,000 puppets from across the Indonesian archipelago and the world.

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Threads oh Live

An Indonesian textile arts center that works with weaving cooperatives to preserve traditional techniques and natural dye processes from across the islands.

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JMd. Rajing, painter & collection

Studio and gallery featuring the works of local Balinese painter I Made Rajing, known for his detailed traditional and modern compositions.

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Galerie Karja

Contemporary art space featuring the works of I Wayan Karja, an artist whose paintings often explore spiritual themes through abstract and symbolic forms.

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Santra Putra, Fine Art Galerie

Family-run gallery in Penestanan showcasing local artists and providing space for traditional Balinese painting workshops and cultural exchange.

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Han Snel

Former studio and residence of Dutch artist Han Snel, who moved to Bali in 1946. The space showcases his work, which blended European techniques with Balinese subjects.

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Balinese Paintings

Gallery specializing in diverse styles of Balinese art, including the intricate details of the Wayang and Keliki traditions.

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