First Fridays: Revealing Magic Realism

Meet metaphysical makers and musicians and find out more about the Latin American movement of Magic Realism, seen through the eyes of local artists. Enjoy the sounds of LORENA + LOS GUAPOS, dance the night away with La Bomba’s Brazilian Dancers and Drummers or join poet, videographer, musician and scientist Ian Gibbins for an activation in the exhibition.

5-8.30pm
AGSA_eat

AGSA_eat is excited to host La popular taqueria with a Mexican pop-up introducing you to the flavours that were an important aspect of Frida’s life. Completely authentic and insanely delicious be transported straight to Mexico with the first bite.

5pm
DJ Señorita

Founder of La Bomba, DJ Señorita joins us with a set of Latin-inspired music designed to elevate the festivities.
Courtyard

5.45pm & 7pm
LORENA + LOS GUAPOS

We welcome six-piece band LORENA + LOS GUAPOS for a Latin-flavoured set that features an array of danceable rhythms, sultry melodies and enchanting harmonies. Catch LORENA + LOS GUAPOS in the courtyard for a musical journey to celebrate the final First Friday for the Frida & Diego: Love & Revolution exhibition.
Courtyard

6pm
In Conversation: Liam Fleming & Rebecca Evans

Join Guildhouse Fellowship recipient and South Australian glass artist Liam Fleming in conversation with Rebecca Evans, Curator of Decorative Arts & Design on the launch of Liam's latest exhibition Liam Fleming: Light and Colour.

6.30pm
What are we looking at? Time, narrative and emotion in the art of Frida and Diego

Join Ian Gibbins as he discusses the overlap between the world of neuroscience and art through the works of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Ian is a highly successful video artist, poet, and electronic musician with works that have won or have been shortlisted for multiple awards around the world. In conjunction to his extensive success in the arts, Ian was an internationally recognised neuroscientist and Professor of Anatomy at Flinders University, South Australia until his retirement in 2014.
Exhibition ticket required

7.45pm
La Bomba's Samba Drummers & Dancers

Close the night with La Bomba's captivating Brazilian dancers and drummers as they bring the sounds and moves from every corner of Brazil to the AGSA Courtyard for the final First Friday of the Frida & Diego: Love & Revolution exhibition.
Courtyard