Ubud is not only famous of its spirituality and its culture. Art is also undeniably part of Ubud itself. It’s rich culture, lively arts scene and countless attractions have been charming visitors for years.  Ubud became a center for art in the 1930s, under the patronage of the lords of Ubud, who rose to power at the end of the nineteenth century. Prior to the 1930s, traditional wayang style paintings from other villages may have been found in Ubud, but was more influential in the nearby village of Peliatan, which is nowadays classified as part of Ubud. Significant Ubud artist were already adapting versions of the wayang style by the end of the 1920s, notably Ida Bagus Kembeng of Tebesaya, who may have studied with relatives in nearby Tampaksiring village. I Gusti Nyoman Lempad, who had come to Ubud under the patronage of its ruling lord, changed from being an architect and sculpture to executing outstanding drawings around 1931.

There are some museum and art gallery in Ubud that you must visit while travelling Bali:

AGUNG RAI MUSEUM OF ART (ARMA)

Founded in 1996 by Agung Rai, a Balinese who is committed to preserving and developing Balinese art and culture, this museum is not just a place that has collected and preserved artworks but is also here to develop the art of painting, sculpture, dance, music and other cultural art forms. They provide the infrastructure for the surrounding neighbourhoods to learn those artistic skills. Existing as more than just a museum, ARMA allows you to enjoy the special exhibitions, theatre performances, dances, music and painting classes, a bookshop, library and reading room, cultural workshops, conferences, seminars and training programmes.

AGUNG RAI MUSEUM OF ART
Address : Jalan Raya Pengosekan, Ubud, Gianyar
Telephone : +62 361 976659
Website : WWW.ARMABALI.COM

NEKA ART GALLERY

Located in Ubud, Neka Art Museum was built in 1976. It houses many art pieces where you can learn about the development of Bali’s visual arts. The collections are spread out into different pavilions inside the museum. The museum was founded by Pande Wayan Suteja Neka, whom the museum is named after.

NEKA ART MUSEUM
Address : Jalan Raya Sanggingan Campuhan, Kedewatan, Ubud, Gianyar
Telephone : +62 361 975074
Website : WWW.MUSEUMNEKA.COM

SETIA DARMA

Established in 2006, Setia Darma House of Masks and Puppets keeps various kinds of masks and puppets from different regions of Indonesia and around the world. Covering more than 1 hectare of land in Ubud, this area is surrounded with paddy landscapes, tropical gardens and traditional Balinese villages. The outdoor area of the exhibition space is available for hire and suitable for performances, training, group outings and filming.

SETIA DARMA HOUSE OF MASKS AND PUPPETS

Address : Jalan Tegal Bingin, Mas, Ubud, Kemenuh, Gianyar

Telephone : +62 361 8987493

Website : WWW.SETIADARMABALI.COM