Op = Op ARTISTS ON BALI – NIEUWENKAMP

Early European travellers to Bali, from the late 16th century onwards, were immediately impressed by the boundless beauty and fascinating culture they encountered. However, as there was no cultivation of spices, Bali for a long time remained untouched by the effects of colonization. Only at the beginning of 20th century did the Dutch colonial authorities assume control of Bali. Not long after, a small community of Western artists and scientists emerged, who studied and documented the culture and natural be…