By Winarto Observing Huang Fong’s paintings we were brought in Balinese life that was quite and peacefully. In this April Huang Fong has been 77 old and has been working as artist professionally for fifties years. During the time his painting themes are not changed that is about daily life in Bali. Celebrating...
Metamorphosis of I Made Djirna’s Painting By Winarto Pay close attention to I Made Djirna’s paintings in his solo exhibition at National Gallery, Jakarta, last November, I felt to be brought to the full colorful world. A half of about twenties paintings presented here have so big size, the average is about 2×4 meters...
This Spain descent painter was born in Manila, Philippine, 1927, and later became American citizen. When visited Bali firstly in 1950 he was so dazzled by the nature, people and culture of the island of gods. So he decided to stay in Bali forever. In 1953 Blanco married with Ni Ronji, a Balinese...
Exhibition entitled "Oasis To Be" will be held at Maha Art Gallery, in Sanur, Bali, in March 25 - May 10, 2010. The exhibition will present works of Indonesian expressionism maestro Affandi.
In 1975 Neka and Bonnet traveled to Europe to view museums and galleries. Neka's aim to establish a fine arts museum in Bali was reinforced by this journey. After years of planning, the Neka Art Museum officially was opened by then Indonesian Minister of Education and Culture, Dr Daoed Joesoef, on the 7th of...
Borned in Moscow, Russia, on September 15, 1895, from a German family, Walter Spies is an artist with multy talents. Since as a child Spies loved music, dance, film and painting – some of art worlds that he studied delligently and would be wrestled with in all along his life later.
Rudolf Bonnet was born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, in 1895, and studied at National Academy of Fine Arts in the same city. Visiting Bali firstly in 1929, Bonnet was so interested with Balinesse people and culture arts. So he decided to stay and until 1940 was involved in the community work as education and...
IDA BAGUS MADE POLENG One Icon of Bali Painting Artists It has been ten years Ida Bagus Made Poleng passed away. But his name has been never forgotten by Bali painting lovers or hunters especially art gallery owners. Not only because of his quality paintings, but also his way of life as a whole...
From a Vendor to be a Great Painting Collector His performance is so modest. Everywhere he always wear “sarong”, a traditional dress of Bali. That is one of his special characteristic in his daily life. But you should know that he is really a great painting collector in Bali, Indonesia. Yes, he is Agung...