Photo: Opening of the International Bali-Bhuwana Rupa Exhibition at Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA), Ubud, Monday (23/2).
Institut Seni Indonesia Bali (ISI BALI) once again reaffirmed its role as a nodal point for global dialogue in fine arts and design through the organization of Bali-Bhuwana Rupa (Global–Bali Art and Design Exhibition) under the theme “Adhi-Jnana-Astam” (Mastery–Mind–Marvel). The exhibition constitutes one of the prestigious art and design programs within the Bali Padma Bhuwana VI series initiated by ISI BALI, serving as a platform for the exchange of ideas, creativity, and cross-national knowledge.
The exhibition is collaboratively hosted at the Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA), Ubud, and Nata-Cita Art Space (N-CAS) ISI BALI, running from 23 February to 8 March. The official opening took place on Monday (23/2) at ARMA, Ubud, in a solemn yet enthusiastic atmosphere attended by artists, academics, students, and art practitioners.
Photo: Opening of the International Bali-Bhuwana Rupa Exhibition at ARMA, Ubud, Monday (23/2).
This international exhibition showcases the works of 180 prominent artists and designers from Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Poland, Australia, and the United States. The diversity of geographical and cultural backgrounds generates a rich visual spectrum, ranging from fine arts and visual design to interdisciplinary explorations that reflect the dynamics of contemporary global art and design practices.
Conceptually, the theme “Adhi-Jnana-Astam” signifies artistic mastery (adhi) grounded in depth of knowledge (jnana), culminating in a compelling creative force (astam). The curatorial direction was entrusted to Jeon Dongsu (South Korea), Arif Bagus Prasetyo, and Warih Wisatsana (Indonesia), who constructed a curatorial narrative emphasizing the integration of technical proficiency, intellectual acuity, and exploratory boldness in contemporary art and design practices.
Photo: Opening of the International Bali-Bhuwana Rupa Exhibition at ARMA, Ubud, Monday (23/2).
The exhibition was officially inaugurated by Malaysian art patron Mohd. Asri Bin Abdul Ghafar, who underscored the importance of regional and international collaboration in strengthening artistic networks and fostering cross-cultural solidarity. The presence of representatives from multiple countries affirmed that art and design function as bridges of dialogue transcending geographical boundaries and cultural differences.
In his remarks, the Rector of ISI BALI, Prof. Dr. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana, stated that Bali-Bhuwana Rupa serves as a space for intellectual encounter and reflection on global artistic developments from a Balinese perspective. He reiterated ISI BALI’s commitment to cultivating an inclusive and progressive artistic ecosystem rooted in local wisdom while remaining adaptive to contemporary transformations. Through this exhibition, ISI BALI seeks to bring the world to Bali and Bali to the world within a meaningful and sustainable celebration of creativity. (ISIBALI/Public Relations)
