PURI LUKISAN MUSEUM

Puri Lukisan Museum, nestled in Ubud, showcases a rich collection of Balinese art. Established in 1956, it's Bali's oldest art museum. Visitors can admire traditional and contemporary paintings, sculptures, and woodcarvings, offering insight into the island's artistic heritage. Surrounded by lush gardens, the museum provides a serene setting for art appreciation. It's a must-visit destination for cultural enthusiasts exploring Ubud.

Another museum in Ubud which is a must visit for you while on your Bali trip, is the none other than Puri Lukisan Museum. Set among tropical gardens in the centre of Ubud, Puri Lukisan is the most established workmanship historical center in Bali. This historical center has a great scope of conventional Balinese artistic creations, woodcarvings and contemporary Balinese works of art. The name Puri Lukisan signifies "royal residence of painting".

A great part of the work at the gallery concentrates on Balinese craftsmanship, culture and history. The exhibition hall additionally grandstands craftsmanship by European expats, including Walter Spies from Germany and Rudolf Bonnet from The Netherlands. The exhibition hall's unique display, named Pitamaha, to see sketches by persuasive European craftsmen in Bali and the works by their understudies.Gusti Nyoman Lempad was one of them; he painted the wall painting outside, an imitation of the first delineation of nearby rice paddies.

Highlights: In different exhibitions, peruse post-World War II Balinese workmanship and see cases of the traditional Kamasan style, starting in Java. There is additionally an accumulation of works concentrating on conventional Balinese scenes and styles. Watch out for the woodcarvings all through the grounds. The exhibition hall likewise has guided visits, shows and workshops, which incorporate painting, moving, music, woodcarving and batik, a technique for coloring material.

Location: The museum is located at Jl. Raya Ubud, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia.

Timings: Opens from 12:00 AM–6:00 PM, 9:00 PM–12:00 AM

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