museum in bali

Bali has so many attractive museums; they offered many kinds of painting and also many sculptures; in addition has been made by the Balinese artist as their masterpiece. Below is the little information of museum in bali:

MUSEUM RUDANA
The Rudana Museum, opened on Dec 26, 1995, is a splendid accomplishment of the Nyoman Rudana and Ni Wayan Olastini , who have exhibited tremendous dedication in their 21 years of work promoting Indonesian, especially Balinese, arts and artists. The Rudana Museum was officially inaugurated on 26th December 1995 by His Excellency The president of the Republic of Indonesia in conjunction with the commemoration of the 50th Golden Independence Anniversary celebration of the Republic Indonesia as a token of dedication and love to state, nation and the art.

RUDANA FINE ART GALLERY (UBUD - BALI)
The Rudana Gallery was born 25 years ago in Sanur, and was moved to its present location in Peliatan in 1978. Its major purpose has always been to support living artists throughout Indonesia and particularly those of Bali. It continues to exhibit and promote contemporary paintings in Indonesia, classic, traditional, and modern. The Gallery's collection includes the works of I Gusti Nyoman Lempad, Affandi, Supono, Antonio Blanco, and more.


GENTA FINE ART GALLERY
The moving spirit of Genta Fine Art Gallery inspiration comes to us, travelling out in waves, like the sound of a bell ringing. Fine painting sparks a feeling of understanding between people. The beauty of this understanding moves us to experience as well as create harmony in our worlds. At Genta Fine Art Gallery, you are invited to be witness to a new emergence of inspiration & artistic activity. Genta Fine Art Gallery is "The Place for the Art Lovers"

The Bali museum in Denpasar was built in 1931 and it is unique collection of buildings and art. Designed by architect P.J. Moojen, the exterior walls, courtyards and gates, are designed in the style of a Denpasar royal palace.

•There are gedung (pavilions) on the site represnting the different regencies in Bali. These are built in the styele of that particular regency. Among the highlights at the Bali Museum are:

•A carved stone main entrance.

•A ceremonial kori agung (stone capped gate) which is made from bricks (no cement) and volcanic stone reliefs.

•The elegant carved, gilded, palace doors, are from the 19th century. Stone sculptures from the 16th and 19th Centuries, line the veranda of the main pavilion. Ritual masks, musical instruments and puppets from the 19th century are on display. in the pavillion at the far left side of the museum.

•Bronze cannons from the 17th century, that were originally made for a prince, complete with a dragon’s head.

•The bale structure inside the left side of museum is decorated with stone motifs.

•The pavillion to the right side of the museum contains a collection of prasati (bronze age plaques) that sing the praises of a 10th century king.

•When you enter through the main entrance you will see to your left a multi-towered kulkul (bell tower with slit log drum).

•In the center pavillion are textiles made in the Bali Aga villages, including the geringsing, double ikat from Tenganan.

The Bali Arts Festival is the main event here every year from mid June to mid July.