Semar Kuning Artist Cooperative
Semar Kuning Artist Cooperative
4.5
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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- SHHHoi An, Vietnam13 contributionsMust Visit for Art Lovers!!!Best Art Gallery in Bali! We came here upon the recommendation by Gusti at our hotel, and it blew us away! The service was impeccable and the range of art covered every style and size so there is something for all tastes and budgets in a chilled no pressure setting. This place is bursting with art with many rooms to explore. Prices are also reasonable, however like everywhere in Bali, be prepared for a little negotiation. If you like art, come here. Even if you think you don’t like art, come here. These guys are the best!Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 26 October 2023
- DavidWMcCullochWoodside, California173 contributionsNice art at good prices if you haggle!I bought a lovely painting of an Ubud market scene for a fair price (by Western standards). Yes, there are quite a few works here that you could buy in the Ubud markets but also some genuinely beautiful and original works. Very happy with our purchase (which I got for less than one third of the original asking price).Visited January 2024Travelled with familyWritten 31 December 2023
- Highroads TravelerPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania960 contributionsArt for every taste here in Ubud!If I was being funny, I would say if someone is not able to find a great piece of artwork here to take home, then they do not truly like art. My wife and I found five rooms full of 120 artists of varying styles, like traditional, modern, abstract, & mixed. We got a great modern piece that symbolizes our trip here, even with two little doggies in the painting too. Thanks to Katut our guide through the gallery. We had a great 30 minutes of education on local art and no pressure at all to purchase anything.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 28 February 2024
- BobWEManhattan Beach, California753 contributionsGreat ArtworkA vast selection of original artwork (oil paintings) at reasonable prices. There is a wide selection of very large to small pieces. Most of the works are traditional although modern works are in the adjacent building. I believe that the prices are negotiable (told so by a staff member). Although I did not purchase anything this will be my go to place in the future.Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 17 March 2024
- Linda PIpswich, United Kingdom356 contributionsLove my painting, easy to take through custom and take homeI purchased the most beautiful large painting from a Gallery in Seminyak. I paid 7 million for it, which transpires a lot of money, but for me personally it was absolutely worth it. Being over 5ft square and beautifully painted, I couldnt leave it behind. I have to admit I was extremely worried about checking in at the airport...Dont be. Lots of people all over the world purchase painting from Bali and checkin was a piece of cake. It was rolled into, best discription a drain pipe. When I check in at Emirates, I wasnt even questioned. When I landed at Gatwick, it rolled down the shoot in over large items totally unscaith. Had the painting restretched and framed and what a stunner. Im so very glad I took the leap of faith. Best thing I purchased from the whole holidayVisited May 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 16 June 2024
- caths y6 contributionsSpending an afternoon appreciating artTwas just a spur of the moment trip one afternoon on our last day in Bali, thanks to our cab driver, Jakfar, this art gallery was a very welcome surprise! Thought will just be going around and appreciating art and as it turns out, we didn't leave empty handed! haha! This is truly a must-visit for all art enthusiasts and lovers of art; one will definitely can't resist taking home a piece of Bali.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 23 June 2024
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Magda K
28 contributions
Aug 2019
I expected a representation of the most important Balinese art trends. After visiting Arma Museum, I had high hopes. To my disappointment, the paintings are "tourist" oriented, fast made copies, often representing the same themes, colors, etc. To be honest, the same types can be found back home sold to tourist.
The hosts were not pleasant either. Luckily, I decided to walk there from Ubud since I had a lot of free time and stumbled on the way back upon a house of a local artist that is located on the road when leaving Ubud - wow - that was amazing in comparison. A genuine Balinese artist's home of I Gusti Putu Sana. Not only I had a chance to walk around his family home, got invited for coffee and could experience the genuine Balinese art. This was a true gem. Forget this cooperative, I bet there are more hidden gems like that around.
The hosts were not pleasant either. Luckily, I decided to walk there from Ubud since I had a lot of free time and stumbled on the way back upon a house of a local artist that is located on the road when leaving Ubud - wow - that was amazing in comparison. A genuine Balinese artist's home of I Gusti Putu Sana. Not only I had a chance to walk around his family home, got invited for coffee and could experience the genuine Balinese art. This was a true gem. Forget this cooperative, I bet there are more hidden gems like that around.
Written 16 May 2020
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SHH
Hoi An, Vietnam13 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Best Art Gallery in Bali! We came here upon the recommendation by Gusti at our hotel, and it blew us away! The service was impeccable and the range of art covered every style and size so there is something for all tastes and budgets in a chilled no pressure setting. This place is bursting with art with many rooms to explore. Prices are also reasonable, however like everywhere in Bali, be prepared for a little negotiation.
If you like art, come here. Even if you think you don’t like art, come here. These guys are the best!
If you like art, come here. Even if you think you don’t like art, come here. These guys are the best!
Written 27 October 2023
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DavidWMcCulloch
Woodside, CA173 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
I bought a lovely painting of an Ubud market scene for a fair price (by Western standards). Yes, there are quite a few works here that you could buy in the Ubud markets but also some genuinely beautiful and original works. Very happy with our purchase (which I got for less than one third of the original asking price).
Written 31 December 2023
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BobWE
Manhattan Beach, CA753 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
A vast selection of original artwork (oil paintings) at reasonable prices. There is a wide selection of very large to small pieces. Most of the works are traditional although modern works are in the adjacent building. I believe that the prices are negotiable (told so by a staff member). Although I did not purchase anything this will be my go to place in the future.
Written 17 March 2024
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Highroads Traveler
Philadelphia, PA960 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
If I was being funny, I would say if someone is not able to find a great piece of artwork here to take home, then they do not truly like art. My wife and I found five rooms full of 120 artists of varying styles, like traditional, modern, abstract, & mixed. We got a great modern piece that symbolizes our trip here, even with two little doggies in the painting too. Thanks to Katut our guide through the gallery. We had a great 30 minutes of education on local art and no pressure at all to purchase anything.
Written 29 February 2024
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Mark & Amber
Merrill, WI135 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Very nice clean and bright artist cooperative.
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Free admission
Free guides to walk you through and describe the paintings.
Most art pieces can be rolled up or wrapped up for easy transport.
English speaking
On site super clean restrooms
Many different floor levels .
Recommended stop
(art gallery)
Free admission
Free guides to walk you through and describe the paintings.
Most art pieces can be rolled up or wrapped up for easy transport.
English speaking
On site super clean restrooms
Many different floor levels .
Recommended stop
Written 11 March 2023
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Christine M
Pukekohe, New Zealand84 contributions
June 2024 • Couples
Over rated. The guide followed us around the whole time which stoped us enjoying the experience. He said several times that he could get something similar so I did not feel that the art was genuine. Out taxi driver then took us to another collective which basically had the same paintings. We passed several garages along the way which he pointed out” we’re fakes”. By the end I felt it all was fake. Loved the exhibition that we saw at the monkey forest. If I was buying something it would have been from there, spoke to an artist who had created two of the paining
Written 22 June 2024
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AshCampbell1
Glentunnel, New Zealand5 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
You won’t see art like this anywhere else. The entire experience from welcome to goodbye, blew our minds. Thank you so much for having us. We each purchased a piece that we fell in love with and couldn’t be happier.
Written 18 May 2023
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Linda P
Ipswich, UK356 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
I purchased the most beautiful large painting from a Gallery in Seminyak. I paid 7 million for it, which transpires a lot of money, but for me personally it was absolutely worth it. Being over 5ft square and beautifully painted, I couldnt leave it behind. I have to admit I was extremely worried about checking in at the airport...Dont be. Lots of people all over the world purchase painting from Bali and checkin was a piece of cake. It was rolled into, best discription a drain pipe. When I check in at Emirates, I wasnt even questioned. When I landed at Gatwick, it rolled down the shoot in over large items totally unscaith. Had the painting restretched and framed and what a stunner. Im so very glad I took the leap of faith. Best thing I purchased from the whole holiday
Written 16 June 2024
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caths y
6 contributions
June 2024 • Couples
Twas just a spur of the moment trip one afternoon on our last day in Bali, thanks to our cab driver, Jakfar, this art gallery was a very welcome surprise! Thought will just be going around and appreciating art and as it turns out, we didn't leave empty handed! haha! This is truly a must-visit for all art enthusiasts and lovers of art; one will definitely can't resist taking home a piece of Bali.
Written 24 June 2024
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Will they paint a picture for you?
Written 6 April 2018
Have a beautiful painting from this gallery and would like to know more about the artist. Does anyone have an email address for the cooperative?
Written 1 October 2015
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