A conversation about Balinese art, tradition, ritual and finding your own way Some artists preserve tradition through their work. Others help us understand how it continues to live, evolve and remain connected to community. In Learning to See with Ketut Budiana, we spend time with one of Bali’s most respected master artists, exploring his approach […]
By Jean Couteau. A French writer, cultural observer and scholar who has lived in Bali for more than four decades. A graduate of the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales, he is widely recognised for his writings on Balinese culture, society, art and contemporary life. Related articles. At Usada, in collaboration with Periplus, a gathering […]
A conversation with Joo Peter Joo Peter is a German documentary filmmaker, writer, photographer and artist whose work explores culture, community and the relationship between people and nature. Since 2014, he has travelled extensively through Asia, with a particular connection to Indonesia and Bali, documenting traditional cultures and contemporary life through film, photography and writing. […]
The Geological Embrace Deep in the heart of Ubud, nature carved a masterpiece of earth and water, anchored by the legendary Campuhan Ridge. For nearly ten kilometers, two powerful rivers—the Oos and the Tukad Yeh Wos—run parallel through the Balinese landscape, carving deep, dramatic gorges of dense tropical jungle and volcanic stone. As they journey […]
Building Resilience as a Daily Practice. This article is written as a documentation of Dr. Krisnawan, MD’s presentation, Beyond Coping: How to Build Resilience to Thrive Despite Life’s Challenges, delivered at Usada Bali. It is an editorial interpretation of the presentation and is intended to share its key themes and practical insights with readers who […]
Yayasan Bhakti Senang Hati. For more than two decades, Yayasan Bhakti Senang Hati has done something Bali’s social infrastructure has rarely made easy. It helps people with disabilities become fully independent: employed, married, running businesses, raising families of their own. The foundation traces its roots to May 5, 2003, when Ibu Putu Suriati began working […]
