Following the disruptions of Second World War, a new organization, called "Ubud Painters Group", was created by artists such as I Gusti Nyoman Lempad under auspices of Tjokorda Gde Agung Sukawati and Rudolf Bonnet. Although it had many followers, the end came soon. Since then, a need for a museum of traditional Balinese art was felt among the artists.
Finally, in 1956 Museum Puri Lukisan was officially opened for public by the then Minister of Education and Cultural Affairs, Mr. Mohammad Yamin at 31st of January, 1956. Located in the main street, Jalan Raya, Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali.
Museum Puri Lukisan shows with its collection (painting and woodcarvings) the important developments of Balinese arts which is unique and priceless. Nowadays within the rapid changes in the art world the museum is active in organizing exhibitions of local artists.
MUSEUM PURI LUKISAN
YAYASAN RATNA WARTHA
Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar 80571, Bali - Indonesia
Phone: +62 361 971159, Fax: +62 361 975136
e-mail:museumpl@indo.net.id http://www.museumpurilukisan.com/
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