Despite news of heavy rain and flooding in nearby Denpasar the day before, it was perfectly sunny when Bali’s first contemporary art fair opened on September 12. AdvertisementOver the course of three days, more than 150 artists – a 70/30 split from Indonesia and abroad – were showcased in an art fair that was more akin to a festival, with around 50 programmes including performances, talks and workshops aimed at bringing art to the public. In addition to an indoor gallery, the inaugural edition of Art & Bali extended into other parts of Nuanu Creative City, a tourism and lifestyle hub founded by Russian businessman Sergey Solonin. People look at work on display at the contemporary art fair Art & Bali. According to Art & Bali director Kelsang Dolma, the fair was launched to build a meaningful exchange between culture and commerce.