Walter Spies
An artist who lived in Bali.
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An art and culture museum founded by the Balinese collector Agung Rai in the 1990s, set in large gardens among rice fields and trees in south Ubud. It holds classical and modern Balinese painting alongside works by foreign artists who lived in and influenced Bali, most notably the German Walter Spies. Beyond the galleries, the museum offers cultural workshops in painting, dance, carving and offering-making, and its open courtyard hosts evening dance performances on some days. The broad garden, streams and traditional pavilions make it calm, away from the town-centre crowds. Tickets are around one hundred thousand rupiah, with workshops and shows separate. It is spacious, so allow two hours for the garden and workshops. It suits art and culture lovers, and anyone wanting a Balinese workshop with the family. It is near the Monkey Forest.
An artist who lived in Bali.
Painting, dance, offerings.
Among rice fields.
Pengosekan, south Ubud
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, UbudA dense tropical forest in the heart of Ubud where more than twelve hundred Bali7 minutes walkUbud Art MarketUbud's best-known market, opposite the royal palace at the heart of town, which 22 minutes walk
Ubud Palace and Art MarketThe palace of Ubud's old royal family, officially Puri Saren Agung, in the heart22 minutes walk
Saraswati Temple and Lotus Pond, UbudA small, elegant temple at the heart of Ubud, famous for the broad lotus pond be23 minutes walk
Museum Puri LukisanBali's oldest art museum, opened in 1956 at the initiative of Ubud's prince and 25 minutes walkYes: offering-making and simple painting workshops are fun for kids and take about an hour. Book on arrival or in advance.