Bali Advertiser - Advertising for The Expatriate Community

September 26, 2007

The visitor season is on the wane, however there is still plenty to do around town, visit some galleries, check out a great children’s shop and if it’s a new piece for your space then read on:

Quidzy Gallery: ‘Bali Unveiled’, this exhibition presents 26 hand-picked photographs, a rare collection taken in Bali from 1890 – 1960. It’s a first in a series by Maurizio Rosenberg Colorni, who has been collecting rare & old photographs for many years. Jl Kunti 11/No 20 (turn right at the Sunset crossroad, going east, left is to Bali Deli) Gallery opening hrs, 10am to 5pm, Mon to Fri, exhibition closes 23 Nov.

THE KEBATH STUDIO: A modern & contemporary space where you will discover art pieces which are unique. Big & bold, oil & acrylic works on either a single canvas or made into a number of panels. For further inspiration there are numerous albums that you can refer to and commission the painter/artist Made who works from his studio. Made paints from his heart & emotions & loves what he does, working tirelessly to create his original work. Made enjoys playing with colors that meld & blend into one fabulous canvas. His one off pieces are perfect to fill a very large wall or space in either villa, hotel or perhaps to ship home o/s. Wholesale inquires are welcome. The Kebath Studio on the right hand side of Jl Laksmana (Oberoi) No 7 Seminyak (opposite Martha’s flower shop) studio tele: 736178 website: www.kebath.com

ENCHANTED BOOKS: A cool spot for the youngsters, it’s a fun shop decorated in colorful stripes & brights, with piles of fancy mobiles & cheerful lights hanging, a perfect trove of finds for babes to 12 year olds. There’s a myriad of products to choose from, an excellent range of books, babies first picture books, coloring in books to the collection of Harry Potter & Deltora Quest. Plenty of craft ideas from crayons, pencils, a choice of paper & brushes for art lessons. Face painting kits, play dough and a set of natural creative boxes & books. Fun with alphabet letters, jigsaw puzzles & make your own necklace/bracelets by Works of Art. Then a good selection of educational wooden toys from building blocks & shapes to be hammered! Skipping ropes, kids umbrellas, wind up toys, creative costumes with accessories, dollhouses & castles. Even a selection of CD’s & DVD’s for 0 to 3 yr olds! You will find gift wrapping & cards too. 69 Jl Raya Kerobokan, Seminyak.

NOBLIS: If it’s a chair you want then this is the place to check out, mind you they are not ordinary! Fabulous French Louis XV reproduction chairs in all shapes, colors & patterns, dressed up in swish floral prints or shocking vivids that will really make a statement. There are two seat sofas (some with cane inserts) a variety of tables, chest of drawers to small ‘secretaire’ desks. The style is a mix of French Provencal & classic, painted in the typical cream, white antique or dark grey. Florence loves her chairs and you will find this great little find on Jl Mertanadi No 54, Kerobokan, off Sunset Road.

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