3+3+Bali: Blanco Renaissance Museum
Operating Hours:Monday - Sunday: 09:00 - 17:00
The Vibe:Flamboyance on a hilltop, the Dalí of Bali
Perched above the Campuhan River valley, this museum-mansion was the home and studio of Antonio Blanco, a Spanish-Filipino artist whose theatrical personality and sensuous paintings earned him the nickname 'the Dalí of Bali.'
Macaws screech at the entrance as you climb marble steps flanked by dragon sculptures. Inside, gilded frames hold paintings of Balinese women, and Blanco's preserved studio still smells faintly of oil paint and turpentine.
- • Cited by Frommer's and Lonely Planet as one of Ubud's most eccentric cultural attractions
- • Visitors frequently praise the Campuhan Valley views and the artist's undisturbed studio
- • The museum attracts art fans and architecture enthusiasts in equal measure
Fit For
- 🎨 Art Lovers: Over 300 original works — paintings, collages, and illustrated poetry — in a theatrical setting.
- 💕 Couples: Romantic hilltop gardens with valley views and a café for a quiet retreat.
- 📸 Photographers: Ornate marble interiors, exotic birds, and Campuhan Valley panoramas.
- 🎓 Culture Enthusiasts: A window into the expatriate art scene that shaped mid-century Bali.
Highlights
- Blanco's Studio — Preserved exactly as the artist left it, complete with unfinished canvas, paint tubes, and worn sofa.
- Great Marble Hall — A lavish three-storey gallery with gilded frames and a grand Italian marble archway.
- Campuhan Valley Viewpoint — The museum grounds offer sweeping views over the river valley and jungle canopy.
- Exotic Bird Garden — Macaws and cockatoos in a front courtyard; staff will photograph you with the birds for a small fee.
- Mosaic Ceiling and Spiral Staircase — Ornate decorative details throughout the building reward a close look — Hidden Gem.
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