Bali Events

art as a medium of change

Art Café featured a provocative exhibition by Gianyar-based artist Made Muliana Bayak.

Seni Sebagai Media Perubahan or Art as a Medium for Change is a multimedia exhibition featuring paintings, three-dimensional works, and sound installations. The exhibition’s opening featured a collaborative sound installation that explores the relationship between visual and musical arts. Made Muliana Bayak has teamed up with American composer and Professor of Music, Dr Kristian Twombly, to create “an immersive sound happening”.

Art Café, Jl. Sari Dewi no. 17, Seminyak, T: 0361 736 751

intercontinental bali resort teams up with ripcurl school of surf

InterContinental Bali Resort has recently opened a new beach recreational centre at the Resort, to be managed and operated by Bali-based surf and board school, the Rip Curl School of Surf.
The recreational centre is for the exclusive use of in-house guests with a wide range of water sports activities and tuition at Jimbaran Bay. There are also introductory dive lessons under the guidance of a trained instructor focused in the Resort pool. The school also provides rental equipment for guest use as well as guided tours along the local coastline for snorkelling, fishing or sightseeing.

InterContinental Bali Resort, Jl. Uluwatu
no. 45, Jimbaran, T: 0361 701 888

an intelligent world: a dual exhibition

In general, the graphic arts – etchings, lithographs and woodcuts – have attracted little interest in Indonesia, whose collectors have long been obsessed with paintings.

This has been changing in recent years, as proven by this exhibition of two Balinese artists, I Made Saryana and Mega Sari, who purposely chose the esoteric and technically challenging art of woodcutting.

Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort Jimbaran Bay, T: 0361 701 010

westin resort is earthchecked

Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali has achieved the prestigious Green Globe Certified Silver status under the Green Globe Earthcheck Certification programme managed by EC3 Global. The global programme recognises The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali’s commitment to operating at the world’s highest environmental standards.

The Certification process involves either an onsite audit or offsite assessment by an EC3 Global approved independent third party Green Globe Auditor. Prior to achieving Certification, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali successfully benchmarked using the Earthcheck tool, against key environmental indicators including energy and water consumption, total waste production and community commitment.

The Westin Resort, PO Box 36, Nusa Dua, T: 0361 771 906

we are one

A cool new shop has recently opened its doors in Bali called ONE. This street wear retail heaven stocks breakthrough edgy labels such as Dead Boy, Mad, 16Ds (Sixteen D’Scale), Nikicio, oneandahalf, Eat, Sukah, Capital, Poei Oei, and Flat Street, and features artwork by Rano Dwi Pantara and Dimas Aditya (Mad Artists).

ONE Shop, Jl. Drupadi no. 2, Seminyak, E:oneshopbali@gmail.com

be reborn
Until February 6

A solo exhibition by Bambang Adi Pramono, Reborn showcases some of the artist’s most exquisite sculptures, crafted with love, without pretention and made from wood, metal, and containing visual concepts that capture today’s social anomalies, controversies and opinions.

Hanna Art Space, Pengosekan, Ubud, www.hannaartspace.com

blown away
February 26-March 5

Blowing Smoke is a non-profit event designed to engage the Bali community and its international network in a collective effort to create, appreciate, and celebrate art, and in doing so, raise money for the Narayan Seva Children’s Home in Singaraja.
People across all age groups and artistic backgrounds were invited to contribute one piece of artwork, in a form and medium of their choice, based on the theme “blowing smoke”. The theme is conceptual and open to each person’s interpretation, be it literal, abstract, or anything in between and beyond. Therefore, expect a melting pot of arts on exhibition, and keep your eyes, ears and mind open.

Tarita Studio, Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai no. 88, B-C, Denpasar, T: 0361 864 8000

sepia, an exhibition by karyana
February 4

Karyana’s penchant for fleeting impressions has recently led him to a moody space that borders on the abstract. While some of his paintings are clearly inspired by the world that surrounds him on his native island of Lombok, others, which more resemble Rorschach tests delve into a mystery that provokes one’s imagination. While careful study may reveal a hidden horse or dancer, these can easily fade back into the whole as if they never existed.

Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort Jimbaran Bay, T: 0361 701 010

boom bass and all that jazz / Daily at 7:30pm

Enjoy a different brand of jazzy funk everyday at Jazz Café, with talented musicians and artists coming to light up the night. Performing Jazz, Blues, Latin, Funk, Soul and World Music, Jazz Café offers a snazzy night of sultry soul. Jazz Café, Jl. Sukma, Ubud, T: 0361 976 594

tie the knot with prestige

For the ultimate wedding, the stunning Cloud Nine Chapel on the beach is an exceptional venue, unparalleled in setting and service.

A combination of modern and classic designs create an air of timeless elegance, complete with a dazzling Swarovski chandelier and a traditional bell tower, which add a romantic charm, together with a pond which features cascading water fountains.

Whether for intimate celebrations or a grand wedding reception, the St Regis Bali Resort also provides an elegant beachfront stage with the refined Astor Ballroom, along with additional venues, the Amphitheatre and the Dulang at the Tropical Park. Dedicated events organisers are at hand to ensure the smooth running of all personal events.

St. Regis Resort Bali, Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua Lot S6, PO Box 44, Nusa Dua,
T: 0361 847 8111