Art in Bali

Tangi Street Art Festival Returns to Bali with Bold Colors and Global Vision This May, the Tangi Street Art Festival returns to Desa Guwang, Bali, for its third edition, transforming the village into a vibrant open-air gallery from May 11–17, 2025. Organized by Yayasan Kolaborasi Dunia Tangi, the festival unites local and international artists in a celebration of street art, inspired by the Balinese philosophy of Tri Hita Karana—the harmony between people, nature, and the divine. Featuring nine acclaimed artists from Indonesia, Japan, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, the festival not only showcases stunning murals but also fosters dialogue and cultural exchange. Highlights include hands-on children’s workshops in partnership with the Blue Karma Children Foundation and the launch of Colour Connect—a cross-cultural mural initiative linking artists worldwide. The opening ceremony at Tegal Temu Space kicks off a week of creativity, culminating in a lively closing night of film, music, an...

Raden Adjeng Kartini was a pioneering Indonesian national heroine known for her dedication to women's rights and education. Born on April 21, 1879, in Jepara, Java, Kartini came from an aristocratic Javanese family, which allowed her access to education. Despite societal restrictions, she developed a strong interest in learning and championed the emancipation of women. Through her letters, later published as Letters of a Javanese Princess, Kartini voiced her progressive thoughts on gender equality, education, and social reform. Her legacy lives on, inspiring generations and commemorated annually on Kartini Day in Indonesia. She remains a symbol of female empowerment and progress.