It wouldn’t be a birthday without a party, and that’s exactly how GOMA Turns 10 is opening its jam-packed weekend on Friday December 2 – think live DJs, amazing art adorning the walls (obviously) and a few drinks for good measure. The opening weekend that follows is filled with everything from panel discussions to artist workshops, giving people the chance to fully immerse themselves in the art world. A particular highlight is the first ever performance of artist Nick Cave’s phenomenal HEARD●Brisbane, where bright and bold fringed horse sculptures come to life with the help of talented dancers. As a present to itself (and its patrons, of course), GOMA will also be unveiling a brand-new public artwork by Queensland Indigenous artist Judy Watson. Excitement levels are peaking!
The excitement of GOMA’s birthday will carry on long into 2017, with a number of free exhibitions taking place in the gallery for people to feast their eyes upon. The lush and plush Sugar Spin: you, me, art and everything features all sorts of interactive exhibits, including a giant slide and a live finch installation just to name a couple. Many have been eagerly awaiting the reveal of the second chapter of A World View: The Tim Fairfax Gift and they won’t be disappointed – it features a stunning new light work by Anthony McCall amongst many other treasures. Lucent highlights works from the Aboriginal and Pacific collections, exploring connections and differences between the cultures.
Almost everything on offer over the opening weekend is free, but to check for ticketed events just head to the GOMA website.
Image credits
Image one: Nick Cave / HEARD•DETROIT 2015 / Photograph: James Prinz Photography / Image courtesy: The artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York / © The artist
Image two: Celeste Boursier-Mougenot / from here to ear (v.13) (detail) 2010 / Purchased 2011. Queensland Art Gallery Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery / Photograph: Natasha Harth, QAGOMA
Image three: Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir aka Shoplifter / Nervescape V 2016 / Installation view, Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane / Commissioned for Sugar Spin: you, me, art and everything / Photograph: Natasha Harth, QAGOMA
Image four: Carsten Höller / Left/Right Slide 2010 / Commissioned 2010 with a special allocation from the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery / Photograph: Natasha Harth, QAGOMA / © The artist
