Balinese Art And Museums

 As we mentioned above, Ubud is the cultural and artistic center of Bali. So it's no wonder that some of the best museums in Bali are also clustered here. We strongly recommend that you choose at least one of them and see it. Neka Art Museum Neka is the most visited museum in Ubud, which was brought to life by Wayan Suteja Neka's museumization of his personal collection that he has been working on since 1976. He still does this job with great pleasure, guiding you through the museum. You can witness the historical evolution of Balinese art in the museum. In section A, you can see examples of traditional Balinese art, and in section B, examples of Balinese art made with Western techniques such as shading and perspective. There is also a separate building called Arie Smit Pavilion. Here, the works of Dutch-born Indonesian painter Arie Smit are exhibited. Arie Smit, who moved to Bali in 1960, pioneered an art movement called Young Artists Movement, which adapted the expressionism