Looking for arts in Bali? Then you should visit Ubud. It is a small village in the central of Bali renowned for artists and paintings which is also known as the art center of Bali. It is a great place of culture, comfort, nature and inspiration. It has scenic rice fields, smal villages, art and craft communities, ancient temples, palaces, rivers. Ubud has been growing fast in the last few years. Many artists either locals or foreigners lived there. There are a lot of Art Gallery and Art Museums in Ubud that you can visit. Art and painting shops are also lining up along the road.
Wherever you go in Ubud you can find a lot of cafes and restaurants beside the road, ranging from small cafes to very fine restaurants. There is also a wide range of hotel accommodation from the cheapest guest houses to the most expensive and luxurious hotels and villas. Most of the luxurious villas have really beautiful views of Ubud's famous paddy fields which is one of their specialities. Yup, aside of the arts, another thing that you'll like about Ubud is it's view of paddy fields, the artistic view and the tranquility of the city.
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| Unique rice terraces in Tegalalang |
Whenever you go to Ubud, take a time to visit Sukawati art market.
It is the place where you can shop and bargain for wide range of products, from souvenirs, paintings, arts, to garments and kites. These items are the same as those you can find in tourist spots like Legian, but in Sukawati you can get considerably cheaper price. Sukawati is a good place to explore the shopping experience in a natural way, get in touch with common people and see how the locals go about the art of negotiation. Even if you don't shop, you may enjoy many kinds of art products that reflect the diversity of local
art and crafts and the creativity of its people.
art and crafts and the creativity of its people.
And yes, if you fancy Antonio Blanco you can visit his house and gallery in Ubud. =)
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