First Fridays: Animating the Landscape

February First Friday reveals the AGSA 500 publication with a curatorial conversation offering collection insights and highlights; explore the Japanese landscape envisioned through an evolving dialogue between artists and nature in Misty Mountain, Shining Moon with artist Datsun Tran in a hands-on workshop; and enjoy sensational sounds of Japanese tsugaru shamisen performer, composer and vocalist Noriko Tadano and Fantastic Black Plastic.

From 5pm
AGSA_eat

Indulge in a beverage or one of AGSA_eat's delicious First Friday offerings.
Open from 5pm to 8.30pm.
Courtyard

From 5pm
23rd Street Distillery pop-up bar

Stop by the 23rd Street Distillery pop-up bar for the opportunity to sample some of their delicious spirits.
Open from 5pm to 8.30pm.
Courtyard

5pm
Fantastic Black Plastic

Take to the courtyard as one of Adelaide's most widely appreciated selectors plays a set of Japanese inspired dance music. With a combination of deep cuts from the bottom of the crate and popular songs, Fantastic Black Plastic has what it takes to get you hooked on sounds from the land of the Misty Mountain, Shining Moon.
Courtyard

5pm & 7pm
Guided Tours

Embark on a tour and learn more about our collection with one of our Gallery Guides.
Atrium Information Desk

6pm
A Brush and Ink with Datsun Tran

Presenting works of art made from the sixteenth century to the present day, Misty Mountain, Shining Moon offers an evolving dialogue between artists and nature. Take part in a hands-on workshop with artist Datsun Tran. Bring along a black and white reference image and wear some clothes you don't mind getting ink on!

Datsun Tran is an Australian artist, making work that primarily features the natural world, though it is about us, the human story. His work has explored themes of conflict and utopia. The subject matter is often filtered through the lens of what we have in common, rather than what separates us. Tran makes work with a wide range of mediums, his influences include traditional Chinese calligraphy, cinema and photography. His early interest in George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’ also influenced his subject matter. Tran has exhibited extensively in Australia, as well as North America, Asia and Europe. He has had over 25 solo and group shows, exhibited in over 30 art fairs, and has been a finalist in over 45 art prizes.
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Radford Auditorium

6pm
Book launch: AGSA 500

Join us as we launch the AGSA 500 publication, the successor to our AGSA 100. Hear insights from AGSA's Director, Rhana Devenport ONZM and a number of our curators and learn more about the essential works that make up this book.
Elder Wing

7.45pm
Noriko Tadano

Immerse yourself in the sound of the Shamisen brought to you by Noriko Tadano. Listen to original pieces forged by the prolific life experiences particular to Noriko.
Courtyard