In Reply to: what do you know about art? posted by anotherindoguy on Friday, 12. November 2004 at 14:07 Bali Time:
I've been a regular visitor to Bali since the '70's as an Amateur artist and collector myself i've spent a lot of time in Ubud, living in Pengosekan Ubud for over 5 years. I was privileged to meet and count as friends artists like Antonio Blanco, Nyoman Gunarsa,Hans Snel, Wayan Munut
I've worked in the hospitality and tourist industry for some years.
My personal collection included Nyoman Gunarsa (2) oil 1990. water colour 1992 Anom of Peliatan 1982 one of his last painting before he passed away,... Narko (2) 1983, 1984. The Javanese artist Firman 1992. Made Wianta 1990
Also a large collection of not so well known artists.
I learnt very early that many artists are copied both in style and signature so one must be very careful if buying an expensive painting,.. as many copies are passed off as originals.