An authoritative article in
Jakarta Post - The Journal of Indonesia Today describes how a group of Balinese scholars, artists and writers have pooled their resources to organize the island's first fine arts biennale. They consider it
a concerted effort to put Bali in the front lines of the world's contemporary arts scene; noting that Bali has many world renowned artists.
Expected to be the largest contemporary arts gathering in the island's history, it involves numerous accomplished painters and sculptors, together with various arts institutions on the island. At least 10 major museums and galleries have expressed their support for the biennale, including the Bentara Budaya, Danes Art Veranda, Darga Gallery, Komaneka Gallery, ARMA, Neka Museum, Puri Lukisan Museum and Gunarsa Museum.
The biennale will comprise two main events, the pre-Summit and the Summit.
The pre-Summit will take place from January until October 2005 while the Summit, comprising of an exhibition and competition for the Bali Biennale Art Awards, will be held from November to December, 2005.
