It is named a Belgian pioneer painting artist expatriate Adrien Jean Le Mayeur de Merpres ( 1880-1958 ) who lived past years of his life in Bali. He was the one of pioneer expatriates in Bali. It is mostly said first artists came to this island and now it is sun and sea tourism destination. But long time ago it was back packers and artists place to visit. And one of those artists and famous one is Adrien Jean Le Mayeur. In 1932 he first came to Bali with boat to Singaraja which is old capital of Bali. Then lived in Denpasar. He felt in love with this island and its people and culture like most of people did. He met with 15 years old Balinese Dancer Ni Nyoman Pollok and later on married with her. She posed for most of his paintings. He first made an exhibition in Singapore in 1933 and became very successful.After he returned Bali from Singapore he bought a land and built a house at Sanur Beach
After he died in 1958 his house changed to a museum.
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