Bali has long held a special place in the Western imagination, not only for his reputation as a tropical paradise, but for artistic culture. Here, art, performance, and rituals are part of everyday life. While Bali is widely respected as a dynamic center of visual and performing arts, there was never any in-depth exploration of artistic traditions in the United States until now. 

Bali: Art, Ritual, Performance art and artists to bring this special island in Indonesia to San Francisco so you can directly experience the culture, beliefs, and practices. Look no artwork, but explores the context in which they are made ​​and used, as the museum comes alive with the kinds of music and performance that fills the ritual life of Bali. 

The 131 works of art on view, many borrowed from international collections and never before seen in the U.S. range from the simple-but deftly woven rice goddess image to carved and gilded chairs. There will be puppetry, gamelan performances, masked dances, and more to give as a unique museum experience and riveting as Bali itself. Asian Art Museum is the exclusive place for this exhibition.