Up Late is returning to GOMA next month with two chock-a-block nights of live tunes, DJs, bars and themed pop-up experiences alongside the breathtaking large-scale installations of Chiharu Shiota: The Soul Trembles. The exciting evening events will further spotlight The Soul Trembles, which is the largest solo showcase of artist Chiharu Shiota’s work to date. The ‘gram-worthy exhibition highlights Chiharu Shiota’s practice across large-scale installations (you might of already seen the black and red threads pop up on your feed), sculptures, video performance, photography and drawing. On Friday August 26, Up Late will come to life with help from Melbourne funk icon Harvey Sutherland, Toowoomba-based First Nations artist Cloe Terare and DJ Red Belly.
Saturday August 27 see Melbourne’s Jen Cloher take to the stage, an intimate set from flowerkid, pop melodies from Beckah Amani, plus beats from DJ Scalymoth. Across both nights, visitors can drop in to whistle-wetting pop-up Tea for the Soul to share a cuppa with immersive experience designer Dr Sarah Winter. Visitors will also be able to explore the spellbinding exhibition The Soul Trembles to the sound of pop-up piano and strings performances by guitarist Joel Woods and pianist Thien Pham. Hungry for more? Those who work up an appetite can fill their bellies and sample luscious libations from GOMA Bistro, Newstead Brewing Coastal Bar, River Room Bar and Bacchus Wine Room.
For more information about Chiharu Shiota Up Late and to purchase tickets, head to the GOMA website.
Image one: Chiharu Shiota / Uncertain Journey2016/2022 / Installation view in ‘Chiharu Shiota: The Soul Trembles’, Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane, 2022 / Metal frame, red wool / Dimensions variable / © Chiharu Shiota / Photograph: Natasha Harth, QAGOMA
Image two: Chiharu Shiota / In Silence 2002/2022 / Installation view in ‘Chiharu Shiota: The Soul Trembles’, Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane, 2022 / Burnt piano, burnt chairs, Alcantara black thread / Dimensions variable / Production support: Alcantara S.p.A. / © Chiharu Shiota / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon, QAGOMA
Image three: Chiharu Shiota / Where Are We Going? 2017/2022 / Installation view in ‘Chiharu Shiota: The Soul Trembles’, Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane, 2022 / White wool, wire, rope / Dimensions variable / © Chiharu Shiota / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon, QAGOMA
Image four: Chiharu Shiota / Accumulation – Searching for the Destination2014/2022 / Installation view in ‘Chiharu Shiota: The Soul Trembles’, Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane, 2022 / Suitcases, motors and red rope / Dimensions variable / © Chiharu Shiota / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon, QAGOMA
