What happens when a dynamic Jakarta -based artists collective, Ruangrupa, takes over Germany’s documenta, one of the most prestigious and … More Indonesian Artists Bring Gotong Royong to the Art World →

Bali has quite a few groups and charities working on plastic collection these days. Trash Heroes (can be followed on … More Clean Up and Create! →

Love those rare lengths of road where you can drive past wide stretches of paddy fields? Nothing says “Bali” like … More Help Keep the Paddies Green, a Culture Alive →

Freedom of expression, cancel culture, and political agendas are all germane in a living culture. In the arts we can … More We Need to Talk →

Bali is back!And we can start celebrating right away with outstanding live music from around Indonesia! March 24-27 in Museum … More So Much to Celebrate! →

Last year, the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival screened several films about environmental activism. The most engaging for me wasPulauPlastik. … More Isle Be Good to You →

 It’s happened!   NFT artwork now has a Bali epicenter at Legian-based Superlative Gallery. We’re talking about a physical, or … More Brave New World or Brave the World? →

Early bird scoop:tomorrow, 30 December,do attend a very special end-of-year moment of appreciation for indigenous art and culture in the … More Elevate Your New Year! →

Featured as an architectural wonder in the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival which just wrapped on October 17, Wyah Art … More Back to Work, In Style →

Cinemas are open and the Balinale is here, November 11 through 14. Tickets are free-of-charge (with prior registration), and in … More Indonesia On The Global Culture Map →

The Ubud Writers and Readers Festival (UWRF21) returns in hybrid form. Online and in-person, in Ubud’s gracious Indus restaurant or … More Get Out and Enjoy – Masked & Vaxxed →

I cannot make a medical diagnosis for anyone, but I can make some suggestions to enhance anybody’s lifestyle, longevity, and … More A Healthy Lifestyle in the New Normal Bali →

Heartfelt thanks go out to all Bali Advertiser readers who are protecting and preserving our marvelous Balinese hosts and their … More The Future of Bali is in Your Hands. It’s a Mask, Not a Chin Bra →

Bamboo architecture has become a big part of the joy of living in Bali. There is quite simply nothing to … More Bamboo For You and Me! →

Enormously spirited, free of charge, a fixture on the Denpasar calendar and favorite of informed travelers, the 2021 Bali Arts … More Honoring and Protecting Our Artists and Friends →

The government is pouring aid into a chosen series of festivals, in anticipation of Bali opening to international tourists, but … More Let the Games Begin! →