The Gunarsa Museum of Classical & Modern Art, is located in the town of Klungkung. The museum was founded by Dr. Nyoman Gunarsa, who was himself a Balinese painter opening in 1990.

Gunarsa’s studio remains in the museum, and his works are on display in the western building. Gunarsa’s works range from abstract, to paintings of musicians and Balinese dancers. His works use bright colors and also feature scenes from Balinese daily life.
Gunarsa was born in the nearby village of Banda, and originally started the museum as part of his bhaktiyoga (service) to the art world. The museum has a large collection works by Balinese contempory artists, as well as art from temples that were in the process of renovation.
Stone and wood statues occupy the main building as well as classical works from the 17th-19th century. The upstairs section has traditional Balinese artwork, historical items, furniture, masks, sculptures, embroidery. These pieces often use the Ramayana and Mahabharata as their theme. A collection of gamelan instruments is used by Balinese school children to practice, music and dance. 


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The Amazing Living culture
You will be have a lot of fantasic time  during your stay at Maestro house. You can explore the amazing living culture at The Museum of Classical & Modern Art. Gunarsa’s studio remains in the museum, and his works are on display in the western building. Gunarsa’s works range from abstract, to paintings of musicians and Balinese dancers. His works use bright colors and also feature scenes from Balinese daily life. In your lucky time, you will be meet the maestro and discussing about Art and Culture as you wish.

You will have more experiences about Balinese unique architectural designs ,Stone and wood statues occupy the main building as well as classical works from the 17th-19th century. The upstairs section has traditional Balinese artwork, historical items, furniture, masks, sculptures, embroidery. These pieces often use the Ramayana and Mahabharata as their theme. A collection of gamelan instruments is used by Balinese school children to practice, music and dance.

We can tell from the traditional architecture of the main gate for each entrance. The Balinese has their basic concept for architecture.

Try to take it all in. This is a town rich in history and culture.
Plenty of small local restaurants in the town centre and an excellent night market on Jalan Gunung Rinjani.



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