The Dos and Don’ts of Buying things in Bali
DO : 1.Take your time; If you find a piece that you like, put it on hold and go back for another look before buying. 2.Research; Browse the galleries and check out some exhibitions to get a feel for your taste 3.Buy what you like; Follow your heart. As long as you are drawn to a painting and as long as you like it, your money won’t be wasted. Remember, you are the one who has to look at it every day. 4.But from up and coming artists; Find quality pieces by Bali’s art school graduates, or new artists who haven’t been featured in an exhibition before and therefore still sell their work for a reasonable price.
DON’T : 1.Overspend; Stick to your budget so that you don’t have regrets. 2.Be scared to ask; Galleries can be daunting places but the staff will help you. If you like a piece, find out about it. If you don’t know where to start, ask for advice. 3.Be pressured into buying; Just because someone gives you the hard sell, it doesn’t means you have to buy. 4.Be swayed by trends of fame; The work of an award winning artists or the latest’s trend in abstract expressionism might be the last thing you want on your wall, so don’t feel you have to pursue the idea. Some suggestion;
If you wish to buy artwork here, you will find it to be incredibly accessible and remarkably inexpensive, but if you are a newcomer to the art world, and feel intimidated about making a purchase, it is best to go into the process armed with some knowledge, and then start looking for apiece within your budget. A good idea is to first learn a little bit about Bali’s classical artwork by visiting some of the museum of art.
When you are ready to buy, you will find that Ubud Bali’s artistic hub is the most obvious place to conduct your search. Classic, contemporary and abstract paintings, fine art, folk art, framed photographs and decorative wall panels can all be found in the town’s numerous galleries, studios, art shops and markets.
If the speaks to you – buy it! Meet the artists- the person who knows his artwork better than anybody else. Commission a painting! Prices may not be negotiable in the fine art galleries, but for commercial artwork figures are always open to discussion.
Galleries & Art Museum in Bali Agung Rai Museum of Art (Arma) Pangosekan, Ubud A collection of traditional and modern Balinese paintings, as well as works of foreigners who have lived in Bali.
Blanco Renaissance Museum Jl.Raya Campuhan, Ubud Inside you can meet the family of the late artists Antinio Blanco, and view his collection of erotic paintings and collages.
Museum Puri Lukisan Jl. Raya Ubud Display works dating from the late 1920’s. when Balinese painters first began to break away from the formality of traditional painting styles, up to the present, many were gathered by Dutch painter Rudolph Bonnet with the assistance of Ubud’s princes. A gallery has selected works of art for sale.
Neka Art Museum Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Ubud This private meseum has the finest collection of art inspired by Bali.
DO : 1.Take your time; If you find a piece that you like, put it on hold and go back for another look before buying. 2.Research; Browse the galleries and check out some exhibitions to get a feel for your taste 3.Buy what you like; Follow your heart. As long as you are drawn to a painting and as long as you like it, your money won’t be wasted. Remember, you are the one who has to look at it every day. 4.But from up and coming artists; Find quality pieces by Bali’s art school graduates, or new artists who haven’t been featured in an exhibition before and therefore still sell their work for a reasonable price. DON’T : 1.Overspend; Stick to your budget so that you don’t have regrets. 2.Be scared to ask; Galleries can be daunting places but the staff will help you. If you like a piece, find out about it. If you don’t know where to start, ask for advice. 3.Be pressured into buying; Just because someone gives you the hard sell, it doesn’t means you have to buy. 4.Be swayed by trends of fame; The work of an award winning artists or the latest’s trend in abstract expressionism might be the last thing you want on your wall, so don’t feel you have to pursue the idea. Some suggestion; If you wish to buy artwork here, you will find it to be incredibly accessible and remarkably inexpensive, but if you are a newcomer to the art world, and feel intimidated about making a purchase, it is best to go into the process armed with some knowledge, and then start looking for apiece within your budget. A good idea is to first learn a little bit about Bali’s classical artwork by visiting some of the museum of art. When you are ready to buy, you will find that Ubud Bali’s artistic hub is the most obvious place to conduct your search. Classic, contemporary and abstract paintings, fine art, folk art, framed photographs and decorative wall panels can all be found in the town’s numerous galleries, studios, art shops and markets. If the speaks to you – buy it! Meet the artists- the person who knows his artwork better than anybody else. Commission a painting! Prices may not be negotiable in the fine art galleries, but for commercial artwork figures are always open to discussion. Galleries & Art Museum in Bali Agung Rai Museum of Art (Arma) Pangosekan, Ubud A collection of traditional and modern Balinese paintings, as well as works of foreigners who have lived in Bali. Blanco Renaissance Museum Jl.Raya Campuhan, Ubud Inside you can meet the family of the late artists Antinio Blanco, and view his collection of erotic paintings and collages. Museum Puri Lukisan Jl. Raya Ubud Display works dating from the late 1920’s. when Balinese painters first began to break away from the formality of traditional painting styles, up to the present, many were gathered by Dutch painter Rudolph Bonnet with the assistance of Ubud’s princes. A gallery has selected works of art for sale. Neka Art Museum Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Ubud This private meseum has the finest collection of art inspired by Bali.
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