Friday, 2 February 2018

The second First Friday of the year is on tomorrow night at the Art Gallery of South Australia, and it’s packed with good stuff. A specifically good thing about the night is Tracy Chen – do yourself a favour and see her play live.

Guided tours – 5pm & 7pm
Take a tour with one of our dedicated Gallery Guides and learn more about selected works of art in the display China and the World.
Where: Meet at the information desk – Atrium

Tracy Chen, live – 5.00pm
Sit back and listen to multi-instrumentalist Tracy Chen. Like the movement of Tai Chi, Chen’s soft vocals, combined with pre-recorded found sounds, will transport you to another state of mind.
Where: Sculpture Courtyard

Demonstration – from 5.30pm
Local ceramicist Gus Clutterbuck will demonstrate the art of blue and white porcelain decoration and discuss the influence of Chinese porcelain design on his work.
Where: Sculpture Courtyard

Tai Chi experience – 5.30PM & 6.30PM
Experience the calming meditation of the Chinese martial art, Tai Chi. Join Nazli on the lawn and learn how to move like a master.
Where: Courtyard lawn

Curator’s cut – 6pm
Rusty Kelty, Assistant Curator, Asian Art introduces the exhibition China and the World.
Where: Meet in Gallery 21

Lion dance – 7PM
Celebrate Chinese New Year early with a traditional Chinese good luck Lion Dance.
Where: Sculpture Courtyard

Abraskas, live – 7.30pm
Enjoy the smooth sophisticated vocals of Abraskas, along with their high energy world vibe.
Where: Sculpture Courtyard