November and December will see Perth Institute Of Contemporary Arts (PICA) come alive and throw open its doors after hours with PICA After Dark.
Every Friday until 9pm, visitors can explore PICA’s galleries after dark with a free drink in hand thanks to Rocky Ridge Brewing, and enjoy specially-curated performances from local artists, musicians, and thinkers.
First to start things off is Aiyana’s homage to Latin American music, and ode to Latinx artist Pilar Mata Dupont’s current exhibition Las Hormigas/The Ants, followed by a film screening of the classic musical ‘The King And I’.
‘The King And I’ is a key influence on Australian-Thai artist Nathan Beard’s current exhibition A Puzzlement. The film will be accompanied by a discussion with Beard, and Curtin University lecturer Dr Christina Lee.
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After wandering through the exhibition, attendees are invited to create their own Thai-inspired lanna lantern at PICA’s art-making activity station. . . Before heading on to the City Of Perth’s ever-popular Christmas Lights Trail.
Completing the summer series is The RTRFM Edition featuring the unique dancehall, disco and underground house beats of Girlname, electro duo Hi. Ok, Sorry.’s mesmerising soundscape and a joyful Bla(c)k sonic dance party from Soul Alphabet.
PICA After Dark is on at Perth Institute Of Contemporary Arts from 18 November-16 December.
