First Fridays - Nalini Malani: Gamepieces

Be among the first to see Nalini Malani: Gamepieces. A radically inventive artist, Nalini Malani was born in 1946 in Karachi the year before Partition in India. Her practice spans five decades and is celebrated in this first major Australian survey. Join us for the launch of this immersive and sensorial exhibition. Following the launch, renowned singer and Kathak dancer Parvyn will perform with her group Sadhana followed by a duo performance with Australian sitarist Josh Bennett.

5pm
Guided Tour

Join a Gallery Guide or Vanguard for a tour of highlights in the collection.

6pm
Exhibition Opening

Join us in the courtyard for the official opening of the exhibition Nalini Malani: Gamepieces. Hear from Director and curator of the exhibition Rhana Devenport ONZM, then be one of the first to explore this multisensorial exhibition.

6.30pm
Musical Performance – Sadhana

Renowned singer and Kathak dancer Parvyn teams up with Australian sitarist Josh Bennett and tabla virtuoso Jay Dabgar to present a thrilling display of Indian rhythm, melody, song and movement. "Sadhana" means spiritual devotion to your life's endeavour.

7pm
Guided Tour

Join a Gallery Guide or Vanguard for a tour of highlights in the collection or be the first to take a tour of the exhibition Nalini Malani: Gamepieces.

7.45pm
Musical Performance – Parvyn and Josh Bennett

This acoustic duo creates a musical journey from bluegrass to Brazil, via India. Drawing on a vast range of musical styles and influences, Parvyn and Josh combine stunning virtuosity with warm harmonies, melody and groove. Between their original compositions are some of their favourite traditional and contemporary songs from far-flung genres including jazz, blues, classical Indian, and folk.