15 Artists Take Part in Exhibition at Pullman Bali
Pullman Bali Legian Beach once again staged its annual art exhibition, titled PULLMAN XCHANGE: SYMPHONY OF ELEMENTS, on Friday (23 October 2026). The exhibition brings together various art forms, from painting and sculpture to fashion, dance and music, in a shared creative space. A total of 15 artists are taking part.
In collaboration with Mangurupa Art Community, the exhibition celebrates diverse artistic expression through the artists’ use of colour, form, materials and perspective.
Ravi Khubchandani, general manager of Pullman Bali Legian Beach, said this year’s exhibition features a wider range of art forms than previous editions.
“This year, we have expanded the event to include various art forms. We have wonderful paintings and sculptures, and have built on these with wearable art as well as some outstanding performances,” Ravi said on Friday (23 October 2026).
Ravi said most of the participating artists are from Bali, while several others come from elsewhere but have lived on the island for a long time.
“So, most of the artists are from Bali, and those who are not from Bali have lived in Bali for a very long time,” he said.
The artworks will not be on view only during the opening night. Ravi said they will adorn various areas of the hotel for about six months.
Dewa Putu Ardana, chairman of Mangurupa Art Community, said 15 artists are involved in the exhibition. In his view, it is not merely a space to display physical works, but also a platform for artists to convey the meaning behind them.
“The themes are diverse, as are the forms and perhaps the textures. This will give a distinctive character to the visual artists in the Badung area,” he added.
He explained that each artist has a different character and perspective in interpreting the theme, Symphony of Elements. This diversity can be seen in the forms, textures and patterns of the works on display.
According to Ardana, the works address various aspects of life, from nature and culture to tradition and community life.
“We are now presenting works full of rhythm. Each artist has a different interpretation of nature, culture, tradition and community life; all of this is expressed differently, in keeping with the symphonic rhythm of this exhibition,” he said.
Ardana cited several artists whose works have distinct characteristics, including Gusti Budha, who specialises in abstract art, and Ketut Putra Yase, who presents sculptures. Ardana himself is exhibiting work in a modern decorative style.
He said he hoped the collaboration between the artists’ community and the hotel would continue as part of efforts to preserve Balinese art and culture.
“We hope this can continue in the future to preserve the arts and culture of Bali. We artists will also remain active and find ways to keep our art alive in any circumstances, and we in Badung are ready to support this through Mangurupa Art Community,” he said.