Up Late returns to Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) for an outdoor celebration, over two spectacular nights, with sets by leading local and interstate musicians and DJs, art-making workshops, dining, bars and more.
"We are thrilled to be hosting Up Late during 'The 10th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art' (APT10)," Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) Director Chris Saines says, "the Gallery's flagship exhibition showing until 25 April, 2022, and featuring 69 projects by emerging and established artists and collectives from more than 30 countries."APT10 features diverse contemporary art from the Asia Pacific region in an exhibition rich with stories of travel, journeys, migrations and connections to place.
"APT10 Up Late is a unique opportunity to experience the Triennial's vibrancy alongside an exciting line-up of local and interstate acts on the outdoor main stage at GOMA," Mr Saines says.
On Friday (18 March), Up Late will feature a powerful performance by Sydney hip hop artist L-FRESH The LION – whose music is inspired by his Punjabi and Sikh roots; a fiercely raw performance by Malyangapa and Barkindji rapper BARKAA, and a glitchy hyperpop set by Brisbane's LÂLKA.
Live music on Saturday (19 March) will include performances by critically acclaimed Butchulla hip hop artist Birdz, scintillating Sydney-based Korean rap crew 1300 and Indian-Australian electronic pop hitmaker ASHWARYA.
Visitors to APT10 Up Late can channel their creative energy with drop-in art making workshops on the GOMA Bistro Lawn designed by APT10 artists Phuong Ngo and Vipoo Srivilasa.
Phuong Ngo's Mooncakes for Friends invites audiences of all ages to craft a decorative plasticine mooncake with a hidden message, while Vipoo Srivilasa's Deity Crowns invites you to make a wearable animal deity headpiece with patterns inspired by the artist.
Up Late at APT10 takes place at Gallery of Modern Art (Brisbane) 18-19 March.
Friday line-up
L-FRESH The LION
BARKAA
LÂLKA
Saturday line-up
Birdz
1300
ASHWARYA
