Photo: Leaders and faculty members from art and design universities across the Asia–Pacific region during the B-GAAD Leaders’ Summit, Tuesday (October 28) at the Sabha Citta Mahottama Hall, Design Hub Building, ISI Bali.
As part of the Bali–Global Axis of Arts and Design (B-GAAD) II 2025 event series, the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Bali convened the B-GAAD Leaders’ Summit on Tuesday (October 28) at the Sabha Citta Mahottama Hall, Design Hub Building, ISI Bali. The strategic meeting was chaired by Prof. Dr. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana, Rector of ISI Bali, and attended by university leaders and faculty members from prominent art and design institutions across the Asia–Pacific region.
Participants included Prof. Dr. Wayan Adnyana (Rector, ISI Bali); Asst. Prof. Dr. Sanor Klinngam, Dr. Kitsada Tungchawal, and Asst. Prof. Rapipan Thiamdaet (Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, Thailand); Prof. Kate Hislop (University of Western Australia, Australia); Asst. Prof. Catherine Parrott, MFA (University of Iowa, United States); Prof. Dr. K. Azril Ismail and Assoc. Prof. Suzlee Ibrahim (National Academy of Arts, Culture and Heritage / ASWARA, Malaysia); and Prof. Jaygo Bloom, MFA (Lasalle College of the Arts, Singapore). From ISI Bali, attendees included Dr. Ni Made Arshiniwati, SST., M.Si. (Chair of the Senate), Prof. Dr. Anak Agung Gde Bagus Udayana, S.Sn., M.Si. (Vice Rector for Academic Affairs and Information Systems), Dr. I Made Jodog, MFA. (Vice Rector for Planning, Finance, and General Administration), Prof. Dr. I Komang Sudirga, S.Sn., M.Hum. (Vice Rector for Student Affairs and Collaboration), and Nyoman Dewi Pebriyani, ST., MA, Ph.D. (Director of the Postgraduate Program).
Held in a collegial and constructive atmosphere, the forum served as a strategic dialogue platform that brought together leaders of art and design higher education from across the region. Participants shared insights and perspectives on managing art and design education committed to community welfare, cultural preservation, and ecological balance. The meeting also strengthened solidarity and collaborative networks among art and design universities throughout the Asia–Pacific.
Photo: Rector of ISI Bali, Prof. Dr. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana (right), with Asst. Prof. Dr. Sanor Klinngam, Presidential Advisor of Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, Thailand, during the signing of the B-GAAD Declaration, Tuesday (October 28) at the Sabha Citta Mahottama Hall, Design Hub Building, ISI Bali.
The highlight of the forum was marked by the signing of The B-GAAD Declaration: Caksu–Bhuwana–Citta (Noble Vision for Shining Futures)—a declaration affirming the shared vision of art and design universities across the Asia–Pacific to cultivate solidarity, collective responsibility, and cross-cultural collaboration in shaping a sustainable future for the arts and design. Through this declaration, the leaders agreed to establish the Asia Pacific Axis of Arts and Design Higher Education Network, a platform designed to foster fraternity and collaboration across nations through knowledge exchange and academic mobility.
The declaration encompasses five principal missions, referred to as the Panca Mahadharma:
Strengthening partnerships to advance and sustain academic excellence;
Committing to the welfare of society and communities;
Collaborating in the preservation of culture and local heritage;
Actively participating in maintaining ecological balance; and
Promoting creativity and technological innovation in the fields of art and design.
These five missions serve as a collective framework guiding inter-institutional collaboration toward a vision of art and design education that is excellent, humanistic, culturally grounded, and sustainable.
The declaration was signed by all participating representatives, including leaders of ISI Bali and delegates from Thailand, Australia, South Korea, the United States, Malaysia, and Singapore. The signing ceremony symbolized a shared commitment to positioning B-GAAD as a forum for dialogue, partnership, and ongoing collaboration among art and design universities in the Asia–Pacific region in realizing The Panca Mahadharma Mission.
Rector Prof. Dr. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana emphasized that the B-GAAD Leaders’ Summit represents a concrete step in strengthening the position of ISI Bali and Indonesia as a global hub for higher education in art and design. “Through the B-GAAD Declaration, we are collectively kindling a light for the future of art and design—one rooted in humanity, culture, and sustainability,” he affirmed. (ISIBALI/Public Relations)
Affirming Commitment through the Declaration of Panca Mahadharma B-GAAD
Photo: As part of the B-GAAD II 2025 series, performances of Cancala-Bhuwana-Candika, Trunajaya, and Jeriring Janger were staged at the Kirtya Sabha Mahottama Auditorium, ISI Bali, on Friday (October 31).
The Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Bali once again established itself as a central hub for higher education in the arts and design within the Asia–Pacific region through the Bali–Global Axis of Arts and Design (B-GAAD) II 2025, officially opened on Tuesday (October 28) at the Kirtya Sabha Mahottama Auditorium, ISI Bali. This year’s B-GAAD carries the theme Tutur–Bhuwana–Tuwuh (Myth–World–Memory), emphasizing the significance of myth as a living body of knowledge that shapes human wisdom and civilizational identity.
The Rector of ISI Bali, Prof. Dr. I Wayan Adnyana, stated that B-GAAD represents ISI Bali’s initiative to establish a strategic international platform for the actualization of ideas, connecting higher education institutions in art and design across the Asia–Pacific region. “B-GAAD is not merely a meeting forum but a melting ground of ideas, concepts, and visions that strengthen Asia–Pacific solidarity toward new innovations,” he remarked.
This year, B-GAAD II is joined by eleven universities, three art institutions, and one government organization from across the Asia–Pacific region, including: the National Academy of Arts, Culture and Heritage (ASWARA), Malaysia; Kazakh National Academy of Choreography; Lasalle College of the Arts and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Singapore; Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, Thailand; University of Western Australia (UWA); Kyoto Saga University of Arts and Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts, Japan; University of Iowa, United States; Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam (JKKNI) University, Bangladesh; and Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS), Republic of Korea. Additional support came from the Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA), Komaneka Art Gallery, Misato City, Japan, and the Wiswakarma Museum, Gianyar.
In his opening address, the Rector underscored that mythology—as articulated by Edith Hamilton in Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes (1969)—reflects the way humans have thought and felt since ancient times. Through mythology, humanity rediscovers its profound connection with nature—with the earth, sea, trees, flowers, and hills—a relationship that has gradually faded in the modern age.
Photo: Reading of the B-GAAD Declaration by the Rector of ISI Bali, Prof. Dr. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana, witnessed by the leaders of art and design universities across the Asia–Pacific region, Tuesday (October 28) at the Kirtya Sabha Mahottama Auditorium, ISI Bali.
As a manifestation of its commitment to strengthening networks of collaboration and sustaining academic excellence, B-GAAD II produced the Panca Mahadharma B-GAAD Declaration, titled Caksu–Bhuwana–Citta (Noble Vision for Shining Futures), signed by leaders and faculty members from art and design higher education institutions across the Asia–Pacific. The declaration articulates five core missions:
To strengthen partnerships for the advancement and sustainability of academic excellence;
To commit to community welfare and social responsibility;
To collaborate in preserving culture and local heritage;
To actively participate in maintaining ecological balance; and
To foster creativity and technological innovation in the arts and design.
The declaration was signed by prominent leaders and academics, including:
Prof. Dr. I Wayan Adnyana (Rector, ISI Bali, Indonesia); Asst. Prof. Dr. Sanor Klinngam, Dr. Kitsada Tungchawal, and Asst. Prof. Rapipan Thiamdaet (Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, Thailand); Prof. Kate Hislop (Dean, School of Design, University of Western Australia, Australia); Prof. Dr. Koh Young Hun (Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Republic of Korea); Asst. Prof. Catherine Parrott, MFA (University of Iowa, United States); Prof. Dr. K. Azril Ismail and Assoc. Prof. Suzlee Ibrahim (National Academy of Arts, Culture and Heritage / ASWARA, Malaysia); Prof. Jaygo Bloom, MFA (Lasalle College of the Arts, Singapore); and from ISI Bali: Dr. Ni Made Arshiniwati (Chair of the Senate), Prof. Dr. Anak Agung Gde Bagus Udayana (Vice Rector for Academic Affairs and Information Systems), Dr. I Made Jodog (Vice Rector for Planning, Finance, and General Administration), Prof. Dr. I Komang Sudirga (Vice Rector for Student Affairs and Collaboration), and Nyoman Dewi Pebriyani, Ph.D (Director of the Postgraduate Program, ISI Bali).
Photo: Opening Ceremony of B-GAAD II 2025, Tuesday (October 28) at the Kirtya Sabha Mahottama Auditorium, ISI Bali.
A series of B-GAAD II activities took place from October 27 to 31, 2025, across multiple venues both on and off the ISI Bali campus. The event encompassed a wide range of international programs, including the Bali–Global Arts and Design Symposium (B-GADS), Bali–Global Performing Arts Map (B-GPAM), Bali–Global Art Map Exhibition (B-GAME), Bali–Global Innovative Design Map Exhibition (B-GIDME), Bali–Global Encounter Figure (B-GEF), Bali–Global Authentic Trip (B-GAT), B-GAAD Leaders’ Summit, and the Bali–Global Expo and Job Fair (B-GEJF).
The opening event was enlivened by the World Cultural Carnival, which interpreted the theme Myths–World–Memories through an artistic parade involving all undergraduate, applied bachelor’s, and postgraduate programs of ISI Bali. The occasion also featured the launch of the book and art projectBali–Global Encounter Figure (B-GEF) #1: Unveiling Borrowed Light, a collaborative work by Prof. K. Azril Ismail and Azrul K. Abdullah from ASWARA Malaysia, in partnership with the Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA).
As part of the B-GAAD II series, a Woodcut Workshop conducted by Prof. Paul Trinidad from the University of Western Australia was also held for ISI Bali students, enriching the cross-cultural and artistic exchange through shared techniques and creative dialogue. (ISIBALI/Public Relations)
Photo:Intermedium performance Ananta–Mahaboga–Anantya at the Opening of B-GAAD II 2025, Tuesday (October 28) at the Kirtya Sabha Mahottama Auditorium, ISI Bali.
Marking the opening of the Bali–Global Axis of Arts and Design (B-GAAD) II, the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Bali presented an intermedium performance titled Ananta–Mahaboga–Anantya on Tuesday (October 28) at the Kirtya Sabha Mahottama Auditorium. The performance formed part of the Bali–Global Performing Arts Map (B-GPAM) program, featuring an interdisciplinary collaboration that merged dance, music, animation, and costume design.
Carrying the concept “The Earth in the Memory of Balinese Civilization,” the work revitalized the myth of Anantaboga, a colossal serpent believed to uphold the world and symbolize prosperity and abundance. Through cosmic metaphors, Ananta–Mahaboga–Anantya offered a renewed interpretation of the myth, presenting a dance that was both immersive and evocative—visualizing nature’s tragedy as it blossoms into a vision of renewed life and hope.
Photo:Intermedium performance Ananta–Mahaboga–Anantya at the Opening of B-GAAD II 2025, Tuesday (October 28) at the Kirtya Sabha Mahottama Auditorium, ISI Bali.
The work was presented as a multi-medium performance, combining elements of movement, animation, and costume that intertwine to construct a rich visual and emotional experience for the audience. Under the coordination of Dr. I Gede Yudarta, SSKar., M.Si., the production brought together a creative team from various study programs at ISI Bali, embodying the strength of interdisciplinary artistic collaboration.
One of the most striking elements of the performance was the performers’ costumes, which were embedded with LED lights that illuminated and dimmed in synchrony with the dancers’ movements and the animations displayed on the LED screen. This interplay of lighting and digital visuals created a dynamic atmosphere, blurring the boundaries between the dancers’ bodies and the digital imagery, forming a living, interactive unity in real time.
Photo:Intermedium performance Ananta–Mahaboga–Anantya at the Opening of B-GAAD II 2025, Tuesday (October 28) at the Kirtya Sabha Mahottama Auditorium, ISI Bali.
The performance featured an exquisite fusion of Balinese gamelan and modern orchestral music, serving as a dramatic conduit throughout the presentation. The spiritual resonance of the gamelan intertwined with the grandeur of the orchestra, weaving a sonic tapestry that enriched the visual atmosphere and deepened the work’s expressive meaning. The performance offered a multisensory experience that was both stirring and contemplative, where tradition and technology converged in a captivating harmony.
The choreography was created by Kadek Diah Pramanasari, M.Sn. and Ni Nyoman Ayu Kunti Aryani, M.Sn.; costume design was by Ida Ayu Ari Mahadewi, M.Sn. and Ni Putu Dyah Pradnya Candriasih, M.Sn.; while the visual animation was developed by I Wayan Agus Mahardika, M.Sn., I Made Hendra Mahajaya Pramayasa, M.Sn., Gede Lingga Ananta Kusuma Putra, M.Sn., Muhammad Ragil Zulkifly, Anak Agung Istri Kirana Maheswari, Andi Adytia Moh Firmansyah, I Gede Krisnayaka Saskara, I Kadek Angga Dwipayana, Armansyah Rizki Alfahkri, I Dewa Putu Nova Andika Putra, and I Gede Mahendra Dana.
The music and gamelan components were directed by I Wayan Diana Putra, M.Sn., Ni Putu Hartini, M.Sn., Guntur Eko Prasetyo, M.Sn., Putu Lukita Wiweka Nugraha Putra, M.Sn., and I Gede Raditya Yudhistira, M.Sn. (ISIBALI/Public Relations)
Photo: Opening of the B-GAME International Exhibition on Monday (October 27) at the Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA), Ubud.
The Indonesian Institute of the Arts Denpasar (ISI Bali) officially opened the Bali–Global Art Map Exhibition (B-GAME) on Monday (October 27) at the Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA), Ubud. This international art exhibition is part of the Bali–Global Axis of Arts and Design (B-GAAD) II 2025 series and features the works of 66 artists from Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia, Japan, Australia, and Bangladesh.
Carrying the theme “Tutur–Bhuwana–Tuwuh (Myths–World–Memories)”, the exhibition—curated by Arif B. Prasetyo, Warih Wisatsana (Bali), and Jeon Dongsu (Korea)—serves as a creative dialogue space that brings together the artists’ authentic experiences, resilience, and innovative spirit in interpreting myth as a source of knowledge and wisdom among the nations of the Asia-Pacific region.
Photo:B-GAME International Exhibition, Monday (October 27) at the Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA), Ubud.
The Rector of ISI Bali, Prof. Dr. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana, explained that myths should not be understood merely as tales of the past, but as illuminating guides to the relationship between humans and nature. “As expressed by Edith Hamilton in Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes (1969), myth represents the way early humans thought and felt about the world—connecting humanity to the earth, the sea, the trees, and the mountains, with a closeness that is now rarely experienced,” stated the Professor of Art History.
Prof. Kun Adnyana further emphasized that the contemporary artist’s challenge, as articulated by Alison George in The Brain (2018), lies in how art can strengthen collective memory—how, within seconds, art captures attention and leaves a deep, lasting impression. Through the works on display, B-GAME 2025 seeks to reinforce our shared memory and collective commitment to humanity, the preservation of local culture, and ecological balance.
In his remarks, A.A. Gde Rai, founder of ARMA, warmly welcomed the second staging of B-GAME at the museum. He expressed his pride that ARMA has once again been entrusted to host a gathering of international artists, following the success of the inaugural edition held last year. According to him, this exhibition not only strengthens Bali’s position as a global center for visual arts, but also reaffirms the vital role of art as a bridge across cultures and nations.
Photo:B-GAME International Exhibition, Monday (October 27) at the Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA), Ubud.
The B-GAME 2025 Exhibition is held across two main venues—the Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA) and the Komaneka Art Gallery, both located in Ubud. These two exhibition spaces together form a new map of relations between art and myth, underscoring their essential role in enriching the memory and intellect of contemporary generations.
The opening ceremony was attended by Koman Wahyu Suteja, international delegates of B-GAAD II, the leadership and faculty members of ISI Bali, as well as artists, cultural figures, and students.
On this occasion, the Rector of ISI Bali expressed his highest appreciation to the curators, artists, designers, maestros, visiting professors, media partners, collaborators, and the organizing committee for their dedication, passion, and commitment. The exhibition is envisioned as a symbol of solidarity and a step forward in strengthening the Asia-Pacific Axis of Arts and Design Higher Education platform, while also reaffirming Bali’s position as a global hub for contemporary art and culture. (ISIBALI/Public Relations)
Photo: Opening of the International Design Exhibition B-GIDME at N-CAS ISI Bali, Monday (October 27).
The Indonesian Institute of the Arts Denpasar (ISI Bali) once again presents an international exhibition titled the Bali–Global Innovative Design Map Exhibition (B-GIDME) 2025, as part of the Bali–Global Axis of Arts and Design (B-GAAD) II 2025 series. The exhibition, held at the Nata Citta Art Space (N-CAS) of ISI Bali, was officially opened on Monday (October 27) by the Rector of ISI Bali, Prof. Dr. I Wayan “Kun” Adnyana.
Carrying the overarching theme “Tutur Bhuwana Tuwuh (Myths–World–Memories)”, the exhibition—curated by Tjok Istri Ratna C. S. and Pande Made Artadi from Bali, together with Prof. Loyce Arthur from the USA—serves as a dialectical dialogue space that highlights the dynamic interplay between authentic experience and performative perspectives on resilience and innovation rooted in mythology. Myths are presented as an inherited legacy of profound wisdom from Asia-Pacific civilizations, which have long served as a bridge connecting humankind and nature.
B-GIDME 2025 showcases the works of 108 designers from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, and India, carefully selected for their excellence in interpreting the theme Myths–World–Memories through innovative design perspectives. Through these works, the exhibition aspires to shape a collective memory that reinforces shared commitments to human welfare, the preservation of local culture, and ecological balance.
This year, ISI Bali placed special emphasis on the organization of B-GIDME by undertaking a major renovation of the Nata Citta Art Space (N-CAS) exhibition hall—an initiative that reflects the institute’s vision of positioning B-GIDME as a leading platform showcasing cutting-edge design innovations.
Heartfelt appreciation is extended to the curators, designers, maestros, guest lecturers, media partners, and all committee members whose dedication, passion, and creativity contributed greatly to the success of B-GIDME 2025. Through this event, ISI Bali hopes to further strengthen its role as a robust art platform and a hub for Asia-Pacific collaboration in the fields of art and design.
The B-GIDME 2025 Exhibition will run from October 26 to November 26, 2025, at N-CAS ISI Bali. (ISIBALI/Public Relations)
Denpasar, October 10, 2025 — The Dharma Wanita Persatuan (DWP) of the Indonesian Institute of the Arts Denpasar (ISI Denpasar) organized a Seminar and Workshop entitled “Processing Organic Waste into Eco-Enzymes” on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Design Hub Building, ISI Bali. The event featured Ni Wayan Yuli Ekayani, an Eco-Enzyme Volunteer, as the main speaker.
The event was attended by 125 participants, consisting of members of DWP, lecturers, students, and administrative staff of ISI Bali. Through this activity, DWP ISI Denpasar aims to raise awareness among the academic community about environmentally friendly organic waste management while providing practical skills in transforming household waste into useful products.
In her opening remarks, the Chairperson of DWP ISI Denpasar emphasized that the activity reflects DWP’s commitment to supporting a green and sustainable campus initiative. “We aim to instill awareness that every individual plays an important role in protecting the environment. Through this Eco-Enzyme training, we hope to inspire real changes in waste management behavior both on campus and at home,” she stated.
In her presentation, Ni Wayan Yuli Ekayani explained that Eco-Enzyme is a natural liquid produced through the fermentation of organic waste such as fruit and vegetable peels with brown sugar and water. This liquid can be utilized for various purposes, including as a natural cleaner, liquid fertilizer, and waste decomposer.
The activity continued with a hands-on practice session held at Teba Modern, ISI Bali’s organic waste management facility. During this session, participants learned to make Eco-Enzymes using simple household kitchen waste. The participants’ enthusiasm was evident through the numerous questions and their active engagement throughout the seminar and workshop.
Through this activity, it is hoped that DWP ISI Denpasar will become a pioneer in promoting organic waste management within the campus environment and inspire the broader community to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle.
