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For those planning to visit Ubud and have a hobby of painting or seeing art, the Antonio Blanco Museum is a must-visit destination. This Bali styled museum with a touch of Europe showcases the artworks of Antonio Blanco, a painter originally from Spain.

Antonio Blanco was born on September 15, 1911, in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. Both of his parents were Spanish, a fact that Blanco believed linked him geographically and spiritually to Miro and Salvador Dali. His father settled in Manila during the Spanish – American War, where he attained prominence as a physician. Blanco was educated at the American Central School in Manila. During his high school years he loved the arts, literature and language classes but struggled in scientific subjects. It is no wonder that he spoke six languages – Spanish, French, English, Tagalog, Indonesian and a bit of Balinese. After completing high school in Manila, Blanco studied at the National Academy of Art in New York under Sidney Dickinson. During those early formative years, Blanco concentrated on the human form, fascinated by the female body more than any other subject matter. To further his studies and ignite his traveling spirit, he traveled extensively throughout the world before he finally landed in Bali in 1952. The King of Ubud gave Blanco a piece of land to set up his home and studio in Campuhan, Ubud.

Blanco married his Balinese wife Ni Ronji, a celebrated dancer. Living in serene surroundings with his four children, Tjempaka, Mario, Orchid and Maha Devi, Bali became Blanco’s center. He was fascinated by the island and completely captivated by its charm. 

The Blanco Museum houses approximately 300 paintings, the creations of Don Antonio Blanco and some crafted by his son, Mario Blanco. The majority of Don Antonio Blanco’s paintings draw inspiration from the beauty of Balinese women. At the museum, there is a bird park for leisure and photo opportunities (however, you cannot document inside the museum).

Take a visit to Blanco Museum when you are in Ubud, Bali. You can find the house of Don Antonio Blanco when you walk out of the center of Ubud towards Campuhan. It is located approximately 1.2 kilometers away from Puri Saren (Ubud Center).

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