Art & Bali 2026 Brings Art, Fashion, and Culture Together
The second edition brought together 23 galleries, more than 300 artists, and creative voices from across Asia at Nuanu Creative City
- 23 galleries and art spaces came together across Nuanu’s 44-hectare site.
- More than 300 artists participated alongside 26 designers and makers from India and Indonesia.
- The three-day program explored the intersections of contemporary art, fashion, craft, design, and culture.
A meeting point for creative practices
Art & Bali 2026 concluded on September 13 at Nuanu Creative City, bringing together 23 galleries and art spaces and more than 300 artists for its second edition. Held across the 44-hectare creative city, the three-day fair placed gallery presentations alongside commissioned installations, performances, and public programs.
Continuing its theme of “Bridging Dichotomies,” the fair explored the intersections between tradition and modernity, nature and technology, and craft and market. Its exhibitors included established institutions, independent spaces, and emerging platforms from Indonesia, Malaysia, Spain, Italy, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United States.
Where Art and Fashion Meet
A central part of this year’s program was What The Body Remembers, a flagship exhibition led by Bandana Tewari with Brina Paska as assistant curator. The exhibition brought together 26 designers and makers from India and Indonesia, examining how technique can function as a form of memory through cloth, dye, weave, and gesture.
The program also featured Nuanu Future Talks: FashionFashionThe art and industry of designing, producing, and styling clothing, footwear, accessories, and beauty trends. It reflects cultural influences, personal expression, and evolving styles across seasons and markets.Go to Fashion Glossary & Art, where more than 20 speakers took part in six conversations covering cultural ownership, art and fashion, craft and materials, technology, and the future of creative culture in Asia. While the main fair has concluded, What The Body Remembers remains on view at Nuanu Creative City until November 29, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
It was a three-day art fair held at Nuanu Creative City in Bali. The second edition brought together galleries, artists, designers, and cultural figures.
The fair featured 23 galleries and art spaces. Its exhibitors came from Indonesia, Malaysia, Spain, Italy, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United States.
The flagship exhibition featured 26 designers and makers from India and Indonesia. It explored technique as a form of memory through cloth, dye, weave, and gesture.
The fair ran from September 11 to 13, 2026. It took place across Nuanu Creative City’s 44-hectare site.
Yes. What The Body Remembers remains on view until November 29, 2026, and is open to the public at Nuanu Creative City.

Jianzen Deananeas
Jianzen Deananeas is VMAN Southeast Asia’s Culture and Entertainment Writer, specializing in music, tech, science, and health, as well as pop culture commentary across the region.
He excels in musical analysis, in-depth writing, and crafting compelling narratives that connect industry insiders with a global audience while exploring how modern media shapes contemporary culture.
During his collegiate days, he earned international recognition as an awardee of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Mark of Excellence Awards, honoring his commitment to editorial integrity and storytelling.
