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Ubud
 The center of Balinese painting, Ubud. Museum and Puri Lukisan have permanent collection of modern works of Balinese art dating from the turn the century. There are also several art galleries and homes of famous art here, including that of Dutch-born Hans Snel and American Antonio Blanco. The Young Artists styles now popular in Balinese painting was introduced the Dutch painter Arie Smith. In the past, other foreign painters inspirate Balinese artist to adopt Western techniquest but traditional Balinese painting are still highly collectable. The Neka Museum has a wide collection of painting by Indonesian as well as foreign artists who used to live in Bali. Ubud several small hotels and is located in the foothills of the central mounrange, giving it a cool, pleasant climate.
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